Cheap Replacement Keys for GX!
01-12-10, 12:57 PM
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Cheap Replacement Keys for GX!
I found a really good place on eBay that sells TWO of these blanks AND cuts the key for you for $39.00. All you have to do is give them the key code (or even a photo of your key) and 3 days later you have two new keys. You simply transfer the guts from your old broken key into the new shell. The new shell is thicker and stronger than the OEM shell. I couldn't be happier and wanted to pass it along.
This is for folks that have cracked the plastic housing on their key but the key still works. This one fits Lexus but he has other brands available as well.
The place is called Rocket-key and is on eBay. Price is $39.00 for two complete keys already cut. Just add the innards (takes literally one minute) and you're good to go with about $600.00 savings over buying from the Dealer.
Seller: http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/rocket-keys/
This is for folks that have cracked the plastic housing on their key but the key still works. This one fits Lexus but he has other brands available as well.
The place is called Rocket-key and is on eBay. Price is $39.00 for two complete keys already cut. Just add the innards (takes literally one minute) and you're good to go with about $600.00 savings over buying from the Dealer.
Seller: http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/rocket-keys/
Last edited by bareyb; 03-03-10 at 11:28 AM.
02-15-10, 09:26 AM
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I've bought Lexus blanks from the U.K. (appeared to be OE blanks) and had them cut locally for about the same overall cost, but this source looks like MUCH less of a PITA since they come pre-cut. 
Have you actually used yours yet? I found that some of the blanks varied a little bit in thickness and that had to be compensated for by the key cutter -- he had to set the cut depth to leave the same amount of remaining thickness, not simply cut to the same groove depth.
Have you actually used yours yet? I found that some of the blanks varied a little bit in thickness and that had to be compensated for by the key cutter -- he had to set the cut depth to leave the same amount of remaining thickness, not simply cut to the same groove depth.
02-15-10, 10:51 AM
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I've bought Lexus blanks from the U.K. (appeared to be OE blanks) and had them cut locally for about the same overall cost, but this source looks like MUCH less of a PITA since they come pre-cut. Have you actually used yours yet? I found that some of the blanks varied a little bit in thickness and that had to be compensated for by the key cutter -- he had to set the cut depth to leave the same amount of remaining thickness, not simply cut to the same groove depth.
Have you actually used yours yet? I found that some of the blanks varied a little bit in thickness and that had to be compensated for by the key cutter -- he had to set the cut depth to leave the same amount of remaining thickness, not simply cut to the same groove depth.
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02-23-10, 10:14 AM
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I ordered last Friday, Feb 19. I didn't have the code so all I did was emailed him a pick of the back and front of my keys taken with my iphone and I got the keys Monday, Feb 22. Transferred the insert from the old broken key to the new one and everything works great. Only thing is, the insert is a little deeper that the original casing. He does include two round stickies that you can put to push the insert out more but not enough. I even used the paper backing where the stickes were stuck to and folded it and included both stickies to push the insert out a bit more.
All in all, great quality, fast shipping, great price and it works...That's all that matters!
All in all, great quality, fast shipping, great price and it works...That's all that matters!
03-03-10, 11:15 AM
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03-03-10, 11:22 AM
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Bummer. Maybe he's getting too busy? Here's a list of some other people who seem to be doing the same type of thing. You may end up having to have the key cut locally and just buy the blanks... Good luck. Let us know if you find another reputable dealer.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/rocket-keys/
03-03-10, 11:23 AM
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05-28-10, 09:58 AM
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UPDATE: 1010Keys
I, too, was looking for Rocket Keys; not there any more. It looks like the name changed to 1010Keys on ebay. I just ordered a set at the same $39.99 and I will post when the keys arrive. My spare original just broke yesterday, so now they are both broken. Not bad I guess for 121K and 10 years. The car still looks brand new. Here is the link:
http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1010keys/
http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1010keys/
05-31-10, 09:06 AM
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I got a black housing and a pink housing to replace my keys a couple years ago. I think they were approx. $8/each. There is a local guy in the Dallas area that has the special key cutting device and I think he charges about $20 a key. Got two keys for $60.
It was nice not to have to use glue and electrical tape any more, but I am not very fond of Lexus' quality in keys. It's sad that so many people have had to replace them.
It was nice not to have to use glue and electrical tape any more, but I am not very fond of Lexus' quality in keys. It's sad that so many people have had to replace them.
05-31-10, 06:11 PM
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Need keys for my GX470
Hi there, anyone out there know how can get duplicate keys made for my 2005 GX470. I have been using the grey key with out the built in remote to open doors. I have a remote autostart I have been using it to open the doors. The dealer charges $300 each. I know they have a chip in it.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
sk
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
sk