no master key..does lexus still cover ECU replacement?
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From: San Diego,CA
no master key..does lexus still cover ECU replacement?
anyone in san diego kno of any locksmiths or anything like that that can make a new key and program it to start my car without having any other keys? i freakin lost my keys and it was the ONLY key i had..im not tryna get taken at the dealer for a key..i hear that locksmiths are wayyy cheaper and they can do jus as much as the dealers can..ive never had this happen before..and man..i knew i shouldve gotten a spare..would the dealer jus make it without the car present? i have the title on hand but reg. is in the car..any help and input on this situation would be great..cant let my baby sit in the garage untouched ..BTW..its a 2000 gs300
also..does lexus still cover the replacement of the ecu? just in case i have to go that route..my car is in the garage..and i have no way of driving it cuz i have no keys..i need to kno where i can get an ecu flasher person..and a new master key..which im assuming sewell can help..they come precut but not programmed or something..help me!
also..does lexus still cover the replacement of the ecu? just in case i have to go that route..my car is in the garage..and i have no way of driving it cuz i have no keys..i need to kno where i can get an ecu flasher person..and a new master key..which im assuming sewell can help..they come precut but not programmed or something..help me!
Last edited by DaveGS4; Jun 9, 2008 at 06:50 AM.
First off, stop worrying!
You can grab non-cut keys from ebay for cheap. Take them to the dealership, and request them to cut the key for you. They'll need your title, and VIN number. When you get the key, bring it to a cheap locksmith, have him copy the key, and keep the other as a spare. If you need to get the key with unlock/lock/trunk/alarm buttons, the dealership can also provide that.
Check this thread, you can program the key to your car.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ogramming+keys
Also, before you do anything, check out http://sewellpartsonline.com/ . They're one of our vendors, and they'll be more than happy to assist you.
Good luck!
You can grab non-cut keys from ebay for cheap. Take them to the dealership, and request them to cut the key for you. They'll need your title, and VIN number. When you get the key, bring it to a cheap locksmith, have him copy the key, and keep the other as a spare. If you need to get the key with unlock/lock/trunk/alarm buttons, the dealership can also provide that.
Check this thread, you can program the key to your car.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ogramming+keys
Also, before you do anything, check out http://sewellpartsonline.com/ . They're one of our vendors, and they'll be more than happy to assist you.
Good luck!
First off, stop worrying!
You can grab non-cut keys from ebay for cheap. Take them to the dealership, and request them to cut the key for you. They'll need your title, and VIN number. When you get the key, bring it to a cheap locksmith, have him copy the key, and keep the other as a spare. If you need to get the key with unlock/lock/trunk/alarm buttons, the dealership can also provide that.
Check this thread, you can program the key to your car.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ogramming+keys
Also, before you do anything, check out http://sewellpartsonline.com/ . They're one of our vendors, and they'll be more than happy to assist you.
Good luck!
You can grab non-cut keys from ebay for cheap. Take them to the dealership, and request them to cut the key for you. They'll need your title, and VIN number. When you get the key, bring it to a cheap locksmith, have him copy the key, and keep the other as a spare. If you need to get the key with unlock/lock/trunk/alarm buttons, the dealership can also provide that.
Check this thread, you can program the key to your car.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ogramming+keys
Also, before you do anything, check out http://sewellpartsonline.com/ . They're one of our vendors, and they'll be more than happy to assist you.
Good luck!
Thread Starter
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: San Diego,CA
^^what he said..i just ordered a key from sewell..but now i gotta get the ecu flashed so i can use the new master key..when thats done..i will buy like 3 keys just in case i lose em again..but for now..i need to kno what i can do about flashing the ecu rather than buying a new one from the stealer for $2k
^^what he said..i just ordered a key from sewell..but now i gotta get the ecu flashed so i can use the new master key..when thats done..i will buy like 3 keys just in case i lose em again..but for now..i need to kno what i can do about flashing the ecu rather than buying a new one from the stealer for $2k
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: San Diego,CA
i knooo..im not tryna go somewhere thinking im safe knowing someone out there has teh same programmed key for my car..once i get the key..im going to reprogram all that stuff..but anyways..anyone kno about flashing the ecu? or if i have to?? cuz either way..i wont be able to drive even with a new key in my hand 
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From: yurmum's
First off, stop worrying!
You can grab non-cut keys from ebay for cheap. Take them to the dealership, and request them to cut the key for you. They'll need your title, and VIN number. When you get the key, bring it to a cheap locksmith, have him copy the key, and keep the other as a spare. If you need to get the key with unlock/lock/trunk/alarm buttons, the dealership can also provide that.
Check this thread, you can program the key to your car.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ogramming+keys
Also, before you do anything, check out http://sewellpartsonline.com/ . They're one of our vendors, and they'll be more than happy to assist you.
Good luck!
You can grab non-cut keys from ebay for cheap. Take them to the dealership, and request them to cut the key for you. They'll need your title, and VIN number. When you get the key, bring it to a cheap locksmith, have him copy the key, and keep the other as a spare. If you need to get the key with unlock/lock/trunk/alarm buttons, the dealership can also provide that.
Check this thread, you can program the key to your car.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ogramming+keys
Also, before you do anything, check out http://sewellpartsonline.com/ . They're one of our vendors, and they'll be more than happy to assist you.
Good luck!
Pit Crew
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Pennsylvania
i had the exact same problem last year lost my only master key and the dealer wanted 2g for a new ecu and 275 a key but i was put on to aliga a vendor on this site and he saved me more than half of that 2 grand for my ecu reflashed and 2 new master keys look him up he's out here on the east coast but thats why we have fed ex and ups looking out for you like another member looked out for me
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From: San Diego,CA
i think the dealer wouldnt need ur title..i think jus ur drivers license, vin#, or registration or insurance card or something..something that proves the car belongs to you..but yea..300 bucks for a reflash and one master key and one valet key..and i ordered another remote master key from sewell..so ill have 3 keys soon..and ill have to look into programming the key myself which i heard wasnt too hard
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From: yurmum's
i think the dealer wouldnt need ur title..i think jus ur drivers license, vin#, or registration or insurance card or something..something that proves the car belongs to you..but yea..300 bucks for a reflash and one master key and one valet key..and i ordered another remote master key from sewell..so ill have 3 keys soon..and ill have to look into programming the key myself which i heard wasnt too hard