RX330inFL

You are replying to a post from nearly five years ago to a person (triplecore) who has not logged in to CL in almost a year now.

heybro

They finally showed up and I have no idea why the post office screwed up because the package was marked perfectly. Great job 1010keys! I tried my new key on all the locks and it works perfectly!

DMPesso

Can you send a pic of the key and how it looks and possibly a pic of it next to the oem key. I was thinking of doing this but didn't wanna make the key look any bigger then it is. Send me pics and your thoughts any cons about it. I heard the key doesn't fit all the way in or something. Let me know I appreciate it. Thanks

heybro

Hey DM read back through this thread and thiers pics and everything. Trust me you want one!

DMPesso

Yea I read it but it seems like many people had issues with them being too big or breaking easily.

RX330inFL

Too many folks were also complaining about the OEM key constantly breaking as well.

DMPesso

Yea but not in a few months like the flip key does. I just want aomeone who actually had one to point me in the direction of the highest quality one and tell me any pros and cons about it

heybro

Update...2 years later and still loving my switchblade key!

JProdun

Just ordered mine.

Btw, the only way to get your key code is to go to a near by dealership (like mentioned earlier).

Tried Lexus Corporate and they won't give it up over the phone.

PlatinumV8

Just ordered one from them (1010 keys on ebay). Got one off Aliexpress, with a blank blade for like $6. Problem is no one would cut it or had the equipment to do it. Locksmith wanted $150. Well at least I have spare parts for when or if the case, spring or latch breaks. Lol!

Now I just need to build that audio input for my phone and tablet. Android, so might be a little different.

PlatinumV8

Just got my flip key (pre cut!)and standard 3 button key from 1010Keys on ebay today. They are fit nicely and work with no issues, with just the key code I provided. Worried at first because profile looked a bit different than my broken and glued master key. Compared with valet key, it is a perfect match! It is amazing how much these keys wear down over time!

Flip key is so posh! Came with a logo sticker and a spare one for when you eventually have to change the battery. Nice touch 1010. Flip key does not interfere with washer stalk at all, unless your steering wheel is set on max compression, like when the car is off. It would still work, but be a bit clumsy. I'm tall waisted, so I have the seat back and up. The key is 3-4 inches from the stalk while driving.

The master key is nice. My China one has a stupid logo copy. Laughable. The one from 1010 is magnificent. That is all I'll say.

Extra bonus is they include instructions, Spare name brand battery for each one and most importantly, how to clean your ignition switch! It is why the keys are breaking. I'll post the pics tomorrow and you can read for yourselves. Lexus does not even list a maintenance process for the ignition. Sell more $400 keys maybe?

Highly satisfied. I'd pay twice as much and be pleased with the results.

PlatinumV8

Here they are and with the Harbor Freight small sized screwdriver set I used for the three different small Phillips I encountered during the refit and battery change.

Note: During battery changes, don't pull the batter straight out. Slide it out halfway and you will feels it catch on the outer edge by one of the three contact fingers that power the transmitter.

Using a small flat blade screwdriver or toothpick, compress the stuck metal finger and the the battery will slide out cleanly. It is surgery delicate work but will prevent damage to the transmitter.

The third key is a factory valet key, to show how accurate the cut is on the 1010 keys.