98 ES300-battery died in both remotes. I replaced the batteries and the car does not respond to the remote. I have tried reprogramming the remotes about 20 times and no joy. Should I just take it to the dealer?


Any other tips?
Thanks.

 

LOL, i've been having the same issue with little to no help on here....i did the reprogramming a few times and it worked after that but for no more then a day...it hasn't worked for days and then yesterday it locked the car and that's it...i'm lost as to what it can be

 

Are these the instructions you've tried? This is from another thread on the Club Lexus forum.

1. Driver's door open and unlocked, all other doors closed and locked.
2. Insert YOUR key in ignition, DO NOT TURN, remove key.
3. Using the lock/unlock button ON THE DRIVERS DOOR, slowly press lock and unlock 5 times (count the lock 5 times and unlock 5 times).
4. Shut door.
5. Open door.
6. Using the lock/unlock button ON THE DRIVERS DOOR, slowly press lock and unlock 5 times (count the lock 5 times and unlock 5 times).
7. With the door open insert your key into the ignition, turn to on position (DON'T START), wait 5 seconds. Turn off and remove key.
8. Locks should cycle once (Car will lock and then unlock once). If they don't cycle or they cycle more than once, do steps 1-7 over.
9. Now using the remote, push lock button, hold for one second, release. The locks should cycle once. If not, start over and go slower.
10. Close the door. Open the door. Press the lock button on the remote. The locks should cycle. Close the door. Press the lock button on the remote, the doors should lock. Press again and the doors should unlock.

Take care,

George

 

Yup the locks for me don't cycle anymore.