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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 07:52 AM
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Guys,
Where else can I cut and program a key without having to go to a lexus dealer?

I live in Laurel Maryland. If you have any information pls help me out.

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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Any good loocksmith should be able to cut a key but I am not sure if anybody else other than the dealer can program it. In NYC i paid $35 to cut a key
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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um i thought this was a dealer only key! is it not? as they have to diamond cut the key to your vin or they do on the 2001's! am i just crazy here?
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Ebay has the blank keys. Just search for Lexus Keys. Ace Hardware can cut it for you. Use the guts from your old key. Total cost is maybe $25.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Thanks guys!
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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Sewell Lexus can cut the key for you and then you can program it yourself. Also, if you have a legit Lexus key and not a knock off, you can send it to Toy-Lex for them to cut, but they never picked up their phone. GL
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Anyone in here bought a master Key off Ebay?
I'm looking at this one but it says I need to get the transponder programed at the dealership? WTF?
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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see this is y i went to sewell to get the spares done! i looked on ebay and then called local places...........said they coudlnt cut it as it HAD 2 be cut to my vin and it was a dealer only cut! i heard this from like 6 different locksmiths etc before i started talking to sewell they have the cheapest prices i found on keys!
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I got my replacement shell through here, they did a pretty good job, just no L on the key anymore...

http://www.toy-lex.com/store/index.php
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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Update:

I ordered mine through sewell.
119 shipped.
On ebay it was 50 for the key, then 30 to cut here locally, then I have to program. Screw it. For an extra 30 bucks I paid sewell to do it for me.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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cpone, I thought you needed to program the key to your car still.

Does ace hardware really cut lexus keys? I wonder how much they charge.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by pingu
cpone, I thought you needed to program the key to your car still.

Does ace hardware really cut lexus keys? I wonder how much they charge.
They charge 30 bucks.

Sure but ebay is saying you need to program the transponder in your car or something. It'll cost me gas alone, to go all the way to the nearest Lexus dealer.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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I finally found a locksmth here:-

http://www.autolocksmithfinder.us/

...but most of them'll cut and program for 150 bucks!

I actually got one to cut for 65 bucks but the problem right is how to program it. I was sent a one-page manual of how to program it but I'm still having problems programming it.

Any help?
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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actually just had a friend get two keys cut at henessy lexus of gwinnett here in ga. both keys cut and programmed for $90 total, or $45 per key. For an additional $20 per key they can get you the shell with the L emblem. the service advisor told us that the case without the L emblem is actually stronger and more durable as well as cheaper so that is the route we went with. all they needed was the master key, and a proof of ownership, preferably title, registration paper, etc...
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 05:44 AM
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I only have a valet key... are there any other cost efficient routes for getting a new Master key besides a lex dealer???
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