SC Boss

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... like I did yesterday, with the trunk lock on. I found a great method to get the trunk popped if your car is still open and the trunk lock is activated. Drop the under dash. 2 screws under the gas tank/ hood/ trunk release cluster. The panel left of the steering wheel pops off with safe prying. 1 more screw and another tab. Then you have access to the backside of the trunk release. Unplug the relay behind the switch ( Should be the blue/black wires) Use a paper clip to touch both the positive and negative points of the relay. Pop and wallah. Apologies for the scattered description. But, it will save you 70 dollars for a new key or unecessary damage. Any edits would be appreciated. Thanks.

YeA 2jZ

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Damn thanks for the tip and LoL bcuz lately since my trunk shocks are blown i have been thinking about the exact same thing

mr2tosc4

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Same reason I have the wallet key with me all the time..

re-rx7

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all i have is my valet key...Lexus quoted me 450 for the new main key? Is this correct?

djyoshi626

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haha ... now we know a way to the trunk if this happens to me! I only have one key, the master, and I need a spare. I'm not sure if it is 450, but its up there though.

TLDriver

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did this a while ago, just to find out my friend had the key all a long!

tuterz

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lexus keys cost only about 250.. for the main one.. i think 450 is way too much..

CLightning

OMG you guys are spending way too much. I found two sites that includes the key, VIN/Key Code Check, Cutting, and ship for $45. Please note that this applies to our keys only (92-97 SC300/400)

ChronoJ1

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I"m sure your 45$ one doesn't have remote.

5sp_jzz30

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who cares about the remote on the pre 97. its a one button that doesnt do chit. its useless and the range on it sux anyways.

back on topic. i pay 10 bucks, including cost of blank, to get my key made. i have a 93 sc300.

when i bought my car i had a bunch of key made, spares and for my dad, and for 5 keys i paid 50 bucks.

parnzen

i bought a new master key on saturday and it was $93 from the dealer. obviously it wasnt electronic.

ishootstuf

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I care. Beats fumbling for the keyhole. I hate the key for my 99 GS compared to my SC. I don't ever have to think about what button to hit. Seperate lock/unlock buttons. F that...

Blkexcoupe

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The Remote master for 98-00 from sewell is $153, but it requires programming. My local dealership wanted around $305+tax for a key (cut and programmed), but I was offered a replica key from a local locksmith for about $170. He suggested that I just get the non-remote master generic key instead, so I could save my oem remote master and money. Luckily I had him make a key because he told me that there were already 4 programmed keys to my car, so he cleared them all and programmed only the 2 keys I have to be able to start my car.

5sp_jzz30

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whatever floats ur boat. who said you have to fumble with a key hole. it kind of makes me wonder because if putting a key in the hole is "fumbling" for you i dont really want to see you drive, not even talking about, work on a car

i would just get a regular key and a remote start/alarm. get a python 2 way and youre set. for the price of the factory replacement key with built in remote you can get an aftermarket system installed AND a key made

LEX_MAN

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Guys thats nothing,

When i relocated my battery to the trunk,and my key didnt work on my trunk lock, i was working on my engine so i disconnected the battery and shut the trunk

That day wasnt very good one