2001 LS430 Key plastic shroud broken
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I've been through this a couple of times already (2001 LS430, 133K miles). The Lexus key/case costs $90, and it is basically a new key shank and a new plastic shell. For the $90, they cut the key to spec and install your RKE (remote keyless entry) transmitter into it. Good as new.
For a few $$ more, they also have a Lexus-certified after-market key that is supposed to be even stronger and not crack as easily as the standard Lexus part.
For a few $$ more, they also have a Lexus-certified after-market key that is supposed to be even stronger and not crack as easily as the standard Lexus part.
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I did this about 2 years ago, Picked up the ones from ebay (a set was $9.95 shipped), took them to a GOOD locksmith at a hardware store (took me to call about 2-3 places to find someone who can do that type of key),
They charged $15 per key to cut them, cut both, $43 (tax) after everything, 2 years later the ebay keys work fine and I know I can get replacements for about $25-30 each... The transmitter is just one screw and it pops right out (had to change the battery a few times)
I only keep one key (my wife just takes my keys when she needs my car), so my spare is at home, even if this one breaks now after about 2 years, I have a spare, it will be almost 4 years before needing a new key...
$90 a key? Yea, I cant tell the difference from the ebay keys....I'll go that way...
They charged $15 per key to cut them, cut both, $43 (tax) after everything, 2 years later the ebay keys work fine and I know I can get replacements for about $25-30 each... The transmitter is just one screw and it pops right out (had to change the battery a few times)
I only keep one key (my wife just takes my keys when she needs my car), so my spare is at home, even if this one breaks now after about 2 years, I have a spare, it will be almost 4 years before needing a new key...
$90 a key? Yea, I cant tell the difference from the ebay keys....I'll go that way...
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Lexus Key Replacement
Don't waste your time buying junk key replacements ANYWHERE. Replace your Lexus key with an Eternity Key. See them on www.eternitykey.com. I replaced both of mine with them. They are guaranteed for life....I think. No more broken keys. I got mine by driving down to Sewell in Dallas. They sell the key and cut it complete for $89 as I remember. My brother got his done too. You might find a vendor closer to you. Check the Eternity Key site above.
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#21
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#22
Don't waste your time buying junk key replacements ANYWHERE. Replace your Lexus key with an Eternity Key. See them on www.eternitykey.com. I replaced both of mine with them. They are guaranteed for life....I think. No more broken keys. I got mine by driving down to Sewell in Dallas. They sell the key and cut it complete for $89 as I remember. My brother got his done too. You might find a vendor closer to you. Check the Eternity Key site above.
2nd!!!
I went to Park Place Lexus in Grapevine, where they had a demo showing that the blade will bend before the shroud would break. Well worth it! I got mine replaced, for the last time...
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Solution to broken key / fob / housing
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#24
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