Fivewilds

I broke the case on my key. If I hold it together all the buttons still work. Can one buy just the case and is this a DIY type of fix?

kitlz

How well you do get along with your dealer? They replaced my broken case last year, no charge, about six months before I traded in the '04. It doesn't hurt to ask.

mandyfig

Ebay has plenty of them.

Jonrx350

buy new case with key already cut, then switch the electronic. Good luck switch the key blade. I bought from STEVE ( lexusofnorthmiami ) on fleabay like THIS_ONE. He usually ship the item out couple hours after I place my order.

salimshah

Which Part broke .. the 1/2 cover or the other half with the key molded in?

If it is the cover, just visit your dealer parts and they may be able to give you one from the cannibalized tray. For the other you will need to buy a Key (ebay or dealer or web)

Salim

Fivewilds

Both sides broke. It broke off right where the little screw holds it together. I took it apart and see that the key is sort'a molded in the plastic. Guess I'll have to order one on e-bay and have a locksmith cut the key.

ktranne

I bought a cut key from the guy on Jonrx350's post. It came pretty quick.

mandyfig

Suggest to buy 2. Spare will be handy.

offroad200

Depending on the model, we (a dealer) can actually order just the back now. It's about $3.50. We keep some it stock, so your local dealer may too.

JoeInHNL

I just bought keys from this guy:

http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1010keys/

2 for $40 including shipping. Got them in a few days. Look good, work fine.

RX330inFL

One good reason why Lexus went to keyless ignitions, IMHO. They couldn't make a key that would hold together. Believe I have broken 3 so far for my RX330.

JoeInHNL, went ahead and bookmarked that seller in eBay... just in case. Thanks.

ycl1688

I got the keys from the same person real good stuff. my question is what it takes to program the remote ?

mandyfig

$40 for 2, $20 a piece with cutting is reasonable. Actual cost to mold the key, $ 2.00 tops. But with it pre-cut, can not beat it!

This is a good investment.

RX330inFL

These do not come with the electronics. You just remove them from the old, broken, one and put into the new shell. Thus, no programming required.

If you want extra keys, you will need to also purchase the internals as well from another source.

LEXEHAM

I lost a master key and bought a replacement one from Sewell, I gave them the vin so they could cut the key. The key arrived today and it is not cut correctly, it doesn't fit into the ignition. I am in the process of returning it to Sewell. Has this ever happened to anyone else. The car has never had a lock cylinder change. I was planning on going to go to my local dealer for the programming, they said they would charge $65.