TAMEDV8

Hey fellow members,
Need your help input on this dilemma please.
I have a 96 Lexus LS400 with the old key and a fob remote. I was hoping to get a newer model key with the built in remote, and have it cut to use with my 96 LS400.
NOWWWW...
Is it even possible?

If I buy a new key from Lexus, can I program its remote with my fob remote and have the key cut so it'll work with my car?

Arggh... hope I am making sense.

Please provide any info you can.
Regards,
-AM.

UCF11

96 LS400 does have a built in remote doesnt it.

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

no, 95-97 had separate keys and fobs. 98-00 had the single key/remote

and no, it wil lnot work, different key ID and computer chips.

i think there is a company called Mikado that can make something like that for you that is compatible but as far as using OEM unmodified keys you can forget it for now.

TAMEDV8

Thank you for the input PureDrifter...
Argh, this is one of the most toughest thing to figure out. A few have told me that the new key would work, some have said otherwise.

Let me ask you this; isn't the blade size the same; can the new key [98+] not be cut according to the old key [96+] specs?

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

the KEY will work
the electronics inside it will not be compatible.

TAMEDV8

But it'll start the car, lock/unlock?


the only reason I am so curious on this is I have a spare key sitting that I'd like to get cut.......

so no one has been able to program the key with their fob remote?

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

the functions to remotely lock/unlock the car are controlled by what....
....the ELECTRONICS in the remote fob.

it will not work out of the box.
the end.

Rocan

I GOT IT!!!!

take the remote and key you have...

Get some electrical tape...

Tape together and enjoy.

TAMEDV8

Didn't expect that my question will have a mockery made out of it!
Asked a simple question and was curious to know the answer, being a first time Lexus owner...