Lexiss_sc430

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Two weeks ago I went to get my tires flipped and the kid who pulls the cars around at the tire shop apparently broke my key right from the base... smh

So I went on ebay and ordered this flip out case

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Uncut-flip-folding-3-BUTTONS-remote-key-FOB-case-shell-for-Lexus-ES-GS-RX-/190881853445?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus&hash=item2c7171f005
Once I had the case I need to figure out a way to have the key portion cut, the dealer wanted 150 so I called around to see who else I could find.

Found these guys and they did it for 45 bucks, and the keys work perfectly. It took them less than 5 minutes and the key works perfectly.


American Lock and Key
18147 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356
1800 671 1161

Ask for Jimmy

PureDrifter

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$45 just to cut it? My locksmith in chino does it <half that.

mz430

Does he take phone/mail orders?

My Lexus dealer wants $45 for each key. Sewell wants $39 for each key plus $26 for standard shipping. I'd love to be able to get two keys cut for about $40 total.

Lexiss_sc430

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Really? post up their info too it will be useful for everyone else

I called 8-10 shops in the valley and some said that they couldn't do it, and the ones that did wanted more.

Dougspeed

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I found a place in Pasadena that does it for $25. I believe it was called Good Lock & Key, they do mobile services as well.

PureDrifter

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not sure if they do it by mail order, i would doubt it.

I've got 2. I used to use Chino Lock and Security but they recently raised their prices from $20-25/key to 30/key. Still not bad. They don't offer any programming IIRC. Bring your own blanks.

I've sent a couple friends recently to B&B Lock and Security, $25/key to cut only, $80 to cut/program (you can totally program yourself if you have a '98+ Lexus.) I've only had people take their own blanks but they may be able to source you one.

B&B Lock and Security
13064 Central Ave
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 591-1319

Chino Lock and Security
4653 Riverside Dr
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 591-5225

chrispy

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There's a guy on the corner of Euclid and Westminster in the plaza that cut two of my keys for my GS before. I think it was called Tin Locksmith and it's just a tiny booth. He only charged me $30 to cut two keys. But his usual rate is $20 each.

rgarjr

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I recently ordered 2 switchblade keys from ebay except the seller did the cutting.

OG Dada

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I recently got brand new Lexus keys cut from the dealer for $35.

661SicKGs3

I too purchased the switch blade for my gs3. Any recommendations within a 50 mile radius from Valencia/San Fernando valley? I'm still searching for a transponder then reprogramming. Many places I've checked gave me ridiculous quotes

Swapper

hey guys noob here but have a question about keys. i just got my 01 is300 about a month ago and was only given one key. it looks grey but opens everything (i know grey means valet and should only open doors and start car). it looks OEM. well anyways i just bought one of the keys in the ebay link down there and was wonderign if i will be able to program it? i found a mobile guy here that said he can cut it for $25 and i think he said he can cut and program for $85 but will this work with the key i have?

link of master key i bought:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291088055776?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
thanx in advance