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Bought 2001 gs cheap but no keys

Old 02-09-15, 05:44 AM
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I bought a 2001 gs but with no keys. What are my options other than the dealer?
Old 02-09-15, 10:23 AM
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Without even a valet key your only option is the dealer or order a key from sewell by your VIN number.
Old 02-10-15, 01:29 PM
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use a flat head screwdriver
Old 02-10-15, 01:35 PM
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May I ask how you drove it away....
Old 02-10-15, 01:38 PM
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Sounds sketch.
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stolen cars r cool yo
Old 02-11-15, 02:04 AM
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Because you need a chip, there is no other option other than the dealer.
Old 02-11-15, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
Sounds sketch.
Originally Posted by cdiiwu
stolen cars r cool yo
My first thought as well.

How did you drive it home? Does the current owner know that you're driving his car?
Old 02-11-15, 09:15 PM
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Haha, sounds really sketchy.... Yes sir, dealer is the only option granted that you have title or registration under your name. They will need that to cut a new key. Without it your stuck.
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Out of good faith, the dealer will provide free of charge a new ecu and labor only one time , you only pay for the new keys. I know because it has happened before to other cl members, and you can mention this to the dealer, also the car has to be under your name.
Old 02-13-15, 04:24 AM
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sites like govdeals.com sell cars all the time without keys. impounded cars, seized cars.
or stolen. lol
Old 02-15-15, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by weeters
I bought a 2001 gs but with no keys. What are my options other than the dealer?
go to dealer, one key will run u a couple bills.. Or the local police department will do one for much cheaper..
Old 02-16-15, 06:14 AM
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Update>>> I had a valet key made at lexus. Had to take the title ( since i just bought it ) and drivers license. The valet key didn't work. A tech there pointed me to a locksmith on ebay that will program your ecu with 2 keys for 265. just sent out, will keep you guys updated.
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How much did you "buy" this car for and where did you steal it?
Old 02-16-15, 07:09 AM
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Maybe a repo or police or DEA auction?

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