TraceZ

Hello, Long time lurker, but here goes my first post.

I just purchased a 2011 IS250. It only came with one fob.

The search feature failed to help me find any useful information on making a new one.
Could someone please point me to the procedure?

From what I can ascertain there are 3 components? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

1) the fob itself (lock / unlock buttons etc)
2) the immobilizer bit
3) the metal "emergency" key

I've heard there is a guy that will cut a new #3 from a photo you email him of your existing key.
How to contact him?

Also, a link and instructions on how to purchase and program #1 and #2. I have access to Techstream software if necessary.

Thanks!!
Tracy

car details:
2011 IS250 AWD w/luxury package
Mica Red, 64k miles

flowrider

iTrader: (9)

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...f-key-fob.html

Lou

TraceZ

The more I read the more confused I get.
The fob I have for my 2011 IS250 is marked:

FCC ID: HYQ14AEM
IC: 1551A-14AEM
COFETEL RCPDE1409-1162

The circuit board inside is labeled G N E

When I go to the popular website and enter in 2011 IS250, it tells me the one I need is different.

It says I need a 2009-2011 HYQ14AAB with a E board.


When I do a search on the FCC ID on my key, it tells me it is for a 2012-2013, not a 2011. ?!

Is the website wrong, or is my 2011 really rigged to use a 2012-2013 key somehow?

Tracy

whitebeast

iTrader: (5)

i could be somebody swapped out the fob cover. I've seen a lot case like this

TraceZ

but the circuit board is a GNE, not a G, so it's not just the cover that is different.

TraceZ

I'm having a replacement key sent to me from a prominent online seller.
Here is what they needed from me:
Pictures of:

• Fob outside, front and back
• Fob circuit board, front and back
• the emergency key, up close
• build sticker in door jamb
• driver's license
• vehicle registration

They are going to send me a used fob that has been "virgin reset" so it will program into my car as a new fob without needing to perform any immobilizer reset.
They are also going to cut the emergency key to match my photo.
The cost is $130 ... $95 for the fob and $35 to cut the emergency key.

I'll update the forum on how it goes once I program it in with Techstream.

Tracy

TraceZ

I received the new "used but virgin reset" fob yesterday and added it in today with Techstream without issue.

I now have 2 working fobs!
Tracy

whitebeast

iTrader: (5)

Nice work!!!
It's would be nice if you link up the seller here. Someone may need it!!!!

mandyfig

Hello, I have been searching for a 2nd FOB, can you share you seller? Thanks.

TraceZ

Seller was Stu's EZ auto remotes.

I found them on Ebay as they offer a "virginizing" service for our remotes for $15. This allows a previously used fob to be re-used as if it was brand new and never before joined to a car.

I called them and they informed me they also sell the fobs.

To receive a fob I had to send them several photographs of the existing working fob as well as my VIN tag, driver's license and registration.
They also cut a new emergency key from a photo I sent them of the existing emergency key.... and it works!
Using Techstream to add the new key was a 5 minute cakewalk after watching a youtube video. All you need is a laptop, the software and an OBD2 cable.

Tracy

mandyfig

Thanks for the info. I have been looking around and the lowest I get is around $230 which is stiff for a spare. Your option is so much better and it has been proven to work. I do have Techstream, too.

Last question though, was this a buy it now item?

TraceZ

There was no auction for the fob, they only had auctions for the virginzing process on your existing fob. My initial plan was to buy a used fob and ship it to them for virginizing.
I messaged them through Ebay and dealt with them directly over phone for the transaction and they provided the fob and emergency key as well.

Tracy

mandyfig

They actually have a website.

mandyfig

I just submitted a message and let's see what happens. Thanks for this lead.

mandyfig

What version of Techstream do you have and where did you purchase them?

Thanks

mandyfig

PS, my TECHSTREAM is not working with my attempts to program my keyfob I got from Stu.