TomMartin

My wife seems to have misplaced her key to our 2016 300h. While I imagine it will "turn up" someday I am reminded it may make sense to have a third key.

I think I remember reading that a replacement key is quite expensive? Also, curious if there is an alternative purchase source or a dealer somewhere that sells parts/accessories for a better price?

Thanks...TomMartin

Dave Mac

Tom - I agree it will probably turn up "someday" but you are smart to look into buying a replacement before the remaining key goes missing - that is when it can really get costly. They are expensive (for a "key") but I would avoid everything but a Lexus dealer - hopefully one that offers Club members a discount. All of the other options don't seem to work out very well. I'm sure others have had to replace keys and may have better advice for you.

Dave Mac

TomMartin

Thanks Dave...I keep thinking we should either be able to "beep" it or call it and make it ring TomMartin

Nelexus88

If the car makes one long beep when you lock it with the remaining key, then the missing key is inside the car somewhere

zes

I had lost my remote. Looked and looked all over the house and for the life of me could not remember where I left it and where it was. In a moment of desperation, inspiration struck. I took the kitchen garbage bag (sealed closed of course) and plunked it on the passenger seat. Left the other remote in the house. Pressed the start button and it started! I was so happy and did not mind taking apart the garbage bag out on the patio. Found the remote, washed it and gave it a good wipe with a Lysol wipe and it is good as new. Even smells lemony!

Must have dropped it as I was bringing the groceries in.

If you cannot find it in the house, check the garbage bags before they go away.

Freds430

It will have to be programmed at the Lexus dealer.

https://www.remotesandkeys.com/produ...14&clev=0&hs=1

songone

Thanks for that link. Have you personally purchased this fob and had Lexus program it. If so, how much did Lexus charge?

TomMartin

Since I do not drive the car often...I tried what you suggested and it has what I consider a "short" beep. I think this is likely normal?

Nelexus88

One short beep (chirp) is the normal lock sound. The missing key must outside the car.

BradTank

I just went through this, the car I purchased only came with one key.
Out the door from the Lexus dealer was like $240 with parts and labor. But I only had the remote programmed, I didn't have a metal key cut. The metal key just gets you in he door if your remote battery dies, it won't start it.

My suggestion is find a dealer that's willing to sell the key itself at wholesale and then you pay like an hour to have it programmed. The dealership I bought the car from reimbursed me.


You can also buy one and program yourself with TechStream, just didn't feel comfortable with the process.

On a previous Lexus, I had a bad experience with a locksmith so I went the dealer route even though it was probably a bit more.

Zipit555

That's brilliant. I would've never thought of that. At least when you dug through the garbage you knew that there was light at the end of the tunnel.