stupid computers + keys...
08-10-06, 01:51 PM
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stupid computers + keys...
so here is my problem: 01' GS300
first, I had 2 Keys. i had a grey key without the remote control on it (limited access for valet parking basically). and 1 regular key w/ remote. I then dropped the regular key one to many times i guess but basically i wouldnt unleck lock pop truck panic nothing. I changed the battery still nothing. I go to lexus in my home town and they inform me the key is toast so i buy i new key + get it cut of course. I ask the guy to program it for me he says he CAN'T because i would need another key with the remote on it to do that. So now i paid for a new key so i can listen to the radio!! this sucks is there anyway other than buying a whole new key/ignition computer??
biggest pain in the a$$ EVER!
first, I had 2 Keys. i had a grey key without the remote control on it (limited access for valet parking basically). and 1 regular key w/ remote. I then dropped the regular key one to many times i guess but basically i wouldnt unleck lock pop truck panic nothing. I changed the battery still nothing. I go to lexus in my home town and they inform me the key is toast so i buy i new key + get it cut of course. I ask the guy to program it for me he says he CAN'T because i would need another key with the remote on it to do that. So now i paid for a new key so i can listen to the radio!! this sucks is there anyway other than buying a whole new key/ignition computer??
biggest pain in the a$$ EVER!
08-10-06, 05:04 PM
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i guess no one has had this issue.. which makes it even that much more of a pain haha
they said something like 2,000 for a comp and ignition. could i just get an after market alarm to lock unlock the doors? then have my regular key to drive?
they said something like 2,000 for a comp and ignition. could i just get an after market alarm to lock unlock the doors? then have my regular key to drive?
08-10-06, 10:28 PM
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I don't think the programming sequence for a new transponder requires that the buttons actually work on the currently-programmed transponder. Look up the procedure for programming a new remote to see if it requires button presses from the old master. If it doesn't, you should easily be able to program the new key/remote yourself.
08-10-06, 10:34 PM
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You will need a key with a functioning transponder to program another key. A functioning transponder is involved in the first part of the sequence. I don't remember the sequence to program the key, but I do remember having to put my old key in the ignition...doing something...taking it out....then putting the new unprogrammed key in and completing the process.
Good luck.
Good luck.
08-10-06, 10:36 PM
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Right - what I should have mentioned is that if the master key can start the car, that means the transponder is working.
But I also wonder if the Valet (grey) key's transponder will work to program a new key in...
But I also wonder if the Valet (grey) key's transponder will work to program a new key in...
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looks like im leaving the site because the admin is a *****!! i put a picture of a side view of a butt (in a thread the corresponded and he said im posting **** and i better not do it again!
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