ToyotaLexus

Does the LS430 use smartkeys(not traditional metal keys) like the Celsior? My MB currently uses it...

Shown in photo (7) in the link below:

http://www.toyota.co.jp/Showroom/Upd...ent/index.html

epstns

The '01 LS does not use a non-metallic SmartKey. It uses a metal "SuperKey" which has the usual internal laser cut metallic shank to operate the lock mechanism, but it also has the anti-theft transponder AND the remote lock transmitter built into the key head. Big head makes it tough to put on a key ring and not create a bulge in your pocket, but it does cut down on the number of baubles on your key ring!

SteveE

Stephen

Its the exact same metal key thats on my LS400.