Smart Card Key programming
03-17-17, 05:03 PM
#1
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Smart Card Key programming
Hi all, I suspect someone must have posted something on this but I can't seem to find anything obvious!
I purchased a used Smart card key off eBay with the intention of having it reprogrammed to work with my 2007 LS 460 however, after investigating the cost of having it reprogrammed (I haven't even gone to Lexus, I expect the price to be off the charts) I'm now thinking about buying either an OBDII programmer that plugs into the OBDII socket or paying a bit more for a key programmer so that I have the potential of programming further keys in the future. The price of these is considerably less than having someone do the programming for me.
Has anyone got or had any experience doing this themselves that could share their wisdom with me and no doubt many others?
I purchased a used Smart card key off eBay with the intention of having it reprogrammed to work with my 2007 LS 460 however, after investigating the cost of having it reprogrammed (I haven't even gone to Lexus, I expect the price to be off the charts) I'm now thinking about buying either an OBDII programmer that plugs into the OBDII socket or paying a bit more for a key programmer so that I have the potential of programming further keys in the future. The price of these is considerably less than having someone do the programming for me.
Has anyone got or had any experience doing this themselves that could share their wisdom with me and no doubt many others?
03-19-17, 04:19 PM
#2
Programming that key card shouldn't cost more than $50 to $100 at the dealer, you aren't going to be able to purchase anything to do it yourself any cheaper.
Edit: See that you are in Australia so take the above and convert as necessary. That said, I cannot believe you'd be able to find a programming tool cheaper than the dealer could program the key. A typical, decent scan tool here in the U.S. runs about $100-$120, the dealer would program cheaper than that.
Edit: See that you are in Australia so take the above and convert as necessary. That said, I cannot believe you'd be able to find a programming tool cheaper than the dealer could program the key. A typical, decent scan tool here in the U.S. runs about $100-$120, the dealer would program cheaper than that.
03-20-17, 02:39 AM
#3
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Hi, I decided to buy the OBD II programmer that plugs into the port under the steering column after checking some YouTube vids out. It cost just over AU$13 including shipping and it will use the cars computer to clone an existing key. It'll take a couple of weeks to get to me but I'll continue the thread wth some info for anyone else that wants to give it a go
04-04-17, 02:21 AM
#4
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OK, here's the heads up!
Not great news...for me at any rate! Hopefully however, this can help others to not waste time and money following the paths that I tried.
My OBDII plug in device off eBay failed before I could e.ven try to copy from my existing key.
i then took the Smart Card Key to my Lexus dealership who said that they would program the key for $77 AUD, however, a previously programmed smart card CANNOT be re programmed or re flashed. If you purchase a Smart Key off eBay, it must not have been previously programmed otherwise you're wasting your money. In Australia, Lexus will charge you $957 AUD for a new Smart Card.
i hope this information helps a few people.
Not great news...for me at any rate! Hopefully however, this can help others to not waste time and money following the paths that I tried.
My OBDII plug in device off eBay failed before I could e.ven try to copy from my existing key.
i then took the Smart Card Key to my Lexus dealership who said that they would program the key for $77 AUD, however, a previously programmed smart card CANNOT be re programmed or re flashed. If you purchase a Smart Key off eBay, it must not have been previously programmed otherwise you're wasting your money. In Australia, Lexus will charge you $957 AUD for a new Smart Card.
i hope this information helps a few people.
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