Replacement Key
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Replacement Key
Suggestions needed!
I have a valet key only(w/o buttons) for my car in which i need to replace. Im wondering, if i buy a replacement key on ebay or so... Can anyone cut it & program it for me? According to the dealership, it wont work for the car or i may have to replace cpu in order for me to have a set of keys w remote.
Any suggestions please!
I have a valet key only(w/o buttons) for my car in which i need to replace. Im wondering, if i buy a replacement key on ebay or so... Can anyone cut it & program it for me? According to the dealership, it wont work for the car or i may have to replace cpu in order for me to have a set of keys w remote.
Any suggestions please!
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From: ca
No! That's false.
If you buy off of eBay make sure it comes with the programming instructions.
For the valet key.
1) Get it cut by any locksmith who can cut sidewinder keys. Here in CA, i got it cut for 15 bucks.
2) follow the instructions given for the programming.
And you're done.
if you need the instructions, let me know.
If you buy off of eBay make sure it comes with the programming instructions.
For the valet key.
1) Get it cut by any locksmith who can cut sidewinder keys. Here in CA, i got it cut for 15 bucks.
2) follow the instructions given for the programming.
And you're done.
if you need the instructions, let me know.
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Mass
No! That's false.
If you buy off of eBay make sure it comes with the programming instructions.
For the valet key.
1) Get it cut by any locksmith who can cut sidewinder keys. Here in CA, i got it cut for 15 bucks.
2) follow the instructions given for the programming.
And you're done.
if you need the instructions, let me know.
If you buy off of eBay make sure it comes with the programming instructions.
For the valet key.
1) Get it cut by any locksmith who can cut sidewinder keys. Here in CA, i got it cut for 15 bucks.
2) follow the instructions given for the programming.
And you're done.
if you need the instructions, let me know.
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Driver
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From: FL
Check this out. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...errerid=128977
Sorry about all the extray. Go to th last page and check out the KEYS
Also check your pm.
Sorry about all the extray. Go to th last page and check out the KEYS
Also check your pm.
Last edited by scannmann; Jul 31, 2010 at 06:43 AM. Reason: add info
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From: ca
A valet key can be programmed into a master key (I did this to mine) - but it is highly unlikely that the OP had that done before the master keys were lost.
I would recommend going with one of those services where you send them your ECU and they reflash it for you, to accept a new master; it's usually much cheaper than getting it done at Lexus. Something like this, for example - http://www.locksmithcharley.com/transponder.html. Scroll towards the bottom.
But if you don't want to mess with that, then try to find someone locally that might do the same service for you.
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[QUOTE=lyonkster;5681336]This would only work if you have a master key to use for programming the new key. A valet key is normally not a master key, so this would not work.
A valet key can be programmed into a master key (I did this to mine) - but it is highly unlikely that the OP had that done before the master keys were lost.
I would recommend going with one of those services where you send them your ECU and they reflash it for you, to accept a new master; it's usually much cheaper than getting it done at Lexus. Something like this, for example - http://www.locksmithcharley.com/transponder.html. Scroll towards the bottom.
But if you don't want to mess with that, then try to find someone locally that might do the same service for you.[/QUOTE
If I recall there is a way to program the new keys to make them masters. I hate to keep asuming here. When I get a chance to get back to the literature I will pm it to you so you guys can take a look at it. Unfortunatly I am leaving on vacation in a few hours. Be back in one week.
A valet key can be programmed into a master key (I did this to mine) - but it is highly unlikely that the OP had that done before the master keys were lost.
I would recommend going with one of those services where you send them your ECU and they reflash it for you, to accept a new master; it's usually much cheaper than getting it done at Lexus. Something like this, for example - http://www.locksmithcharley.com/transponder.html. Scroll towards the bottom.
But if you don't want to mess with that, then try to find someone locally that might do the same service for you.[/QUOTE
If I recall there is a way to program the new keys to make them masters. I hate to keep asuming here. When I get a chance to get back to the literature I will pm it to you so you guys can take a look at it. Unfortunatly I am leaving on vacation in a few hours. Be back in one week.
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This would only work if you have a master key to use for programming the new key. A valet key is normally not a master key, so this would not work.
A valet key can be programmed into a master key (I did this to mine) - but it is highly unlikely that the OP had that done before the master keys were lost.
I would recommend going with one of those services where you send them your ECU and they reflash it for you, to accept a new master; it's usually much cheaper than getting it done at Lexus. Something like this, for example - http://www.locksmithcharley.com/transponder.html. Scroll towards the bottom.
But if you don't want to mess with that, then try to find someone locally that might do the same service for you.
A valet key can be programmed into a master key (I did this to mine) - but it is highly unlikely that the OP had that done before the master keys were lost.
I would recommend going with one of those services where you send them your ECU and they reflash it for you, to accept a new master; it's usually much cheaper than getting it done at Lexus. Something like this, for example - http://www.locksmithcharley.com/transponder.html. Scroll towards the bottom.
But if you don't want to mess with that, then try to find someone locally that might do the same service for you.
Good discussion of this here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...a-new-one.html
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