1998 GS400 Replacement Key
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1998 GS400 Replacement Key
Hi. I need a new key for my car because the casing has cracked. I have a 1998 GS400 and Lexus dealership here in Canada says I have to order a new key and new chip which will cost me $350CDN. My question is why do I need a new chip? I can open my current case and take out the chip and then just place my old chip it into the new cut key and drive. The chip is reusable. I just need a new cut key. Are they taking me for a ride? (pardon the pun). Thanks for your help.
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I just did this for one of my keys.
Yes you can just replace the case but you will have to have the new blade cut. Then you just take your guts and replace them. I think Sewell can cut the key for you with a VIN# if you don't have a locksmith that can do it.
Yes you can just replace the case but you will have to have the new blade cut. Then you just take your guts and replace them. I think Sewell can cut the key for you with a VIN# if you don't have a locksmith that can do it.
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buy any of those key blanks off of ebay, have it cut at a hardware store matching the blade profile of your current factory key, then just transfer the brain over from the cracked case to the new case, which really isnt all that difficult. then, you should be good to go.
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Folks, I PM'd Landarc about this, but for the millionth time, just get a blank shell off e-bay, go to Ace Hardware and have it cut.
Just one example. There are many.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS...mZ370095543327
Open the shell and put in the transmitter from the broken key. No dealer BS, no VIN issues, nothing. If you spend more than $25 usd, you have wasted money.
Just one example. There are many.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS...mZ370095543327
Open the shell and put in the transmitter from the broken key. No dealer BS, no VIN issues, nothing. If you spend more than $25 usd, you have wasted money.
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Without the transponder chip, Even with a cut key you wont be able to get past the immobilizer. You will need a new ECU. Dealers will typically do 1 ECU replacement but not sure what the specific rules or limitations on that is. I'd suggest contacting Lexus Corporate for more details.
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