no key fob/car can't be started help
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no key fob/car can't be started help
hello, im new here,so a little info,i just bought a 2007 is350 4 door,from a auto auction[theft recovery,1000 miles on it],it was loaded with a forklift,and the only key i got is the small metal key[i think the valet key that fits in the key fob],,i cant even start the car without the key fob,how do i go about getting the fob,can i buy it off ebay and reprogram it myself?,or do i need to get it to a lexus dealer and get it reprogrammed?,can i go to a toyota dealer[theres not a lexus dealer for 150 miles around were the car is],,any thoughts
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Google IS350 key fob. You can still start your car w/o the fob. Just hold that key (that fits into the fob) close to your push button. Put your foot on the brake, and if the green light comes on your push button...press it to start up the car. Your key (w/o the fob) can also unlock your doors (there's a hole underneath the door handle). I had to learn this the hard way today when my fob battery (after 6 months of owning my 08 IS250) died.
I hope this helps!
I hope this helps!
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Google IS350 key fob. You can still start your car w/o the fob. Just hold that key (that fits into the fob) close to your push button. Put your foot on the brake, and if the green light comes on your push button...press it to start up the car. Your key (w/o the fob) can also unlock your doors (there's a hole underneath the door handle). I had to learn this the hard way today when my fob battery (after 6 months of owning my 08 IS250) died.
I hope this helps!
I hope this helps!
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Google IS350 key fob. You can still start your car w/o the fob. Just hold that key (that fits into the fob) close to your push button. Put your foot on the brake, and if the green light comes on your push button...press it to start up the car. Your key (w/o the fob) can also unlock your doors (there's a hole underneath the door handle). I had to learn this the hard way today when my fob battery (after 6 months of owning my 08 IS250) died.
I hope this helps!
I hope this helps!
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Google IS350 key fob. You can still start your car w/o the fob. Just hold that key (that fits into the fob) close to your push button. Put your foot on the brake, and if the green light comes on your push button...press it to start up the car. Your key (w/o the fob) can also unlock your doors (there's a hole underneath the door handle). I had to learn this the hard way today when my fob battery (after 6 months of owning my 08 IS250) died.
I hope this helps!
I hope this helps!
#10
I assume you checked the VIN before you bought the car?
#13
If you don't have any key fobs I think they charge you more money to reset entire security system. The Lexus guy told me if I lost both fobs it would cost well over a thousand dollars to fix it. He said it required a new computer or something to be installed.
#14
you have to take it to the dealership. As long as you show them that you are the current owner of the car (registration, Title etc...) you can order a new programed key fob off the vin number. $499 in WA btw
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