funcrusher

Yep lost them. And has no spare key

Can a locksmith make a new key or do they have to tow the car to the dealership and have them program/make a new master there? 2000 es300

speedkar9

Dealer might be able to do a VIN lookup.
You can also get a used ignition cylinder with a key from the junkyard and just make copies.

As far as the programming, you can do it yourself if your handy, see my writeup here:


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...apped-ecu.html

nsghtbrwry

Lol, after you dropped the key on the ground I thought you were going to drop the ECU as well.

VicSWFL

Greetings,

If you have the key code 1010Keys (on Ebay) can make whatever key you may need at a very reasonable price. The dealer can probably provide the key code if you show them the registration.

Good luck,

Vic
Fort Myers, Florida
2003 ES300 Millennium Silver 115K miles

speedkar9

Haha, not yet, that ECU was still good in case I needed it.

Simc

First off, that's a nice car!

do you know of any way I can get the key code online or by faxing in my registration somewhere perhaps?
thanks in advance

VicSWFL

Hello again,

I'm not certain but perhaps the manufacturer can help you get the key code from the VIN number. I recall emailing them to get a list of my car's features and I confirmed that the dashboard is real wood and not plastic. I think the web address is www.lexus.com or www.toyota.com and then drill down to find customer service.

Good luck,

Vic
Fort Myers, Florida
2003 ES300 Millennium Silver with 115K miles

funcrusher

Has anyone actually found their "key code"? Dealers are clueless or playing dumb.

speedkar9

Yes, on my Lexus GS350 it came with a little plate with a few digits on it. The dealer uses that (in combination with the VIN presumably) to recut the keys.

funcrusher

Hey everyone I actually got the key code from the dealer for free! Now what is the best route to go to get a key made with that code? I don't need the alarm right now but I want it to be able to open the doors, trunk and start the car. Thank you guys.