sputniknyc

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Are all lexus key transponders equal?


Say I have an old key from a lexus ES. Could I remove the transponder off of that key and reprogram it on my GS?

yunGtrd

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Only thing about these keys is that you wont be able to lock/unlock your glovebox because the key is longer than the original lexus key.

carbongs

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my dealer said he can't cut a key that didn't come from lexus, what now?

Trav7414

Transponder just transfer over and fit perfectly.
I should have posted this thread over 2 yrs ago lol. I though most of you guys already knew about this. I'm prolly one of the first people to try this key

yunGtrd

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Most lexus dealerships will tell you this, matter fact majority car dealerships will tell anyone with a Uncut key this. You have to find a Car Key Locksmith to do it.

jonIllest

mine works fine with the glove box

sakataj - the transponder just comes out as 1 piece...very easy to swap

carbongs

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hmm wonder how much that'll run

FiLtHyGS

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bought one too!! hope this key is koo!!

CleanGS4

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just got one too hopefully i get mine cut soon!

LiLS

iTrader: (7)

sweet my crappy oem key broke...3rd one....so ima try this one!

yunGtrd

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Shouldnt be much. I paid $50 dollars to get mine cut and programmed

habeeb89

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Look's mine shipped already, I got the tracking number last night. It shouldn't cost more than $50. I had a local Lexus dealership tell me that they can't cut the key unless I bought it from them. Something about how it could damage their expensive equipment... I just took it to another local dealer and they cut it for $20, no questions asked, but that was a regular OEM key. I have no clue what they are going to say about this "flip-key"

sakataj

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hehe tony just talked to my dealership and they said $25 to cut it

and programmed....? shouldnt it be programmed already if your taking it from a old key?

Sheehan1p

Just got mine in the mail today and my local dealership will cut the key no guarantee that it will work, but 99% of the time it will work so im not worried

AlphaTribe

Well, my key has surely seen better days, and is bound together with clear packing tape. I just ordered one myself. Does anyone know where I can also order a blank key without the buttons, like a valet key almost. I've never had a spare for this car, it probably wouldn't be a bad idea.

Old Key + Custom Tap Job