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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 07:15 AM
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Whats up CL,
So yesterday i went to go turn my key in the ignition and it snapped..
do i have to get one off ebay? or i would perfer to get one straight from lexus if i can later this week after school if they sell just the shells and how much it would be
its a pain to hold all the parts together and i would like to get it replaced soon

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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...2005/1851.html
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 07:51 AM
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this and the ones off ebay can i swap my already cut key into it or do i have to recut the new attatched one?
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 08:05 AM
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you can swap over your already cut key, but if you would like you can have it cut and keep the blank in your wallet as a spare.
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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ebay, just switch it all over. You might have to have it cut again but a locksmith can do that
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forsure, thanks for your guys help.
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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Whatever you do, don't lose the transponder!!
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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Whatever you do, don't lose the transponder!!
haha forsure, i got it safe in my house. im using the vallet key for now
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by llllllllll
Whatever you do, don't lose the transponder!!
What is transponder, you mean the remote?? my is broken too and ordering from ebay for a replacement.
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The brains inside of the case
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Originally Posted by Justin727
The brains inside of the case
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 05:25 AM
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I had mine replaced under warranty and it seems like the replacements ones are made of a stronger plastic. Been using mine for 3 years now with no sign of cracking. But I hold mine at the base very securely when using it.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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Mine had a large crack and every time I turned it, the key felt like it was going to come out. I had it replaced. Bought a gold key on eBay for cheap (longer shank than OEM). Got the cutting done at a Lexus dealership.
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