Notices
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

Master key & keyfob question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 5, 2010 | 11:55 AM
  #1  
Dons98GS's Avatar
Dons98GS
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Il
Default Master key & keyfob question

When I bought my 98 GS4, it didn't come with a master key. So I dont have a key fob, and also my trunk button is locked. I read that the pre 2000 models you have to replace the whole key system which is very expensive. So my question is can you progam a universal keyfob to the keyless entry system in the lexus or can I buy a OEM keyfob from Sewell and just use the keyfob. Also is there a way to unlock the truck button inside the car without the master key.
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2010 | 08:47 PM
  #2  
Dons98GS's Avatar
Dons98GS
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Il
Default

bump any help
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2010 | 10:19 PM
  #3  
CLGForce's Avatar
CLGForce
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: CA
Default

should be another latch next to your gas cover opener for the trunk release.
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2010 | 02:04 PM
  #4  
Dons98GS's Avatar
Dons98GS
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Il
Default

That truck latch is locked. Do you guys have any suggestion on getting a universal keyfob
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2010 | 03:52 PM
  #5  
ntran18's Avatar
ntran18
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,084
Likes: 2
From: sOCal
Default

You can get a master key cut by using the VIN through Sewell. That will allow you to open all of locks on the car. Electronics-wise, you will need a master transmitter(fob) to program additional fobs for the car to recognize.

Another option is to get can used ECU and matching fob combo and swap it out with your car to get full functionality again.
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2010 | 08:25 PM
  #6  
CLGForce's Avatar
CLGForce
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: CA
Default

sorry about the bad advice, ready skills ownz me.

looks like you only have a valet key? can you just get a remote master from sewell and have his local lexus dealership program it to his car?
Reply
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 05:42 PM
  #7  
af1c331's Avatar
af1c331
Driver
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
From: Rhode Island
Default

This is a really old post, if anyone knows more information about it I would appreciate it... BTW trying to get keyless entry on my 99 GS...
Reply
Old Oct 18, 2011 | 06:44 AM
  #8  
af1c331's Avatar
af1c331
Driver
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
From: Rhode Island
Default

bumping again if anyone knows a less than $500 project for a 99' gs
Reply
Old Oct 19, 2011 | 08:01 PM
  #9  
af1c331's Avatar
af1c331
Driver
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
From: Rhode Island
Default

I know there must be a cheaper method out there...
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SleeperTTz
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
11
Oct 17, 2011 02:28 PM
piggieback
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
10
Jan 25, 2011 02:26 PM
xfea
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
8
May 24, 2010 05:38 PM
renren7
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
6
May 21, 2009 11:10 AM
Alexus-Kia
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
4
Oct 24, 2004 11:58 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:37 AM.