smart CARD key access??
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: ca
smart CARD key access??
hey guys!
I just say this item on sewell Lexus
http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/par....asp?id=187179
if we purchase these smart cards? can any lexus dealer program it for our IS??? This is pretty neat!
I just say this item on sewell Lexus
http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/par....asp?id=187179
if we purchase these smart cards? can any lexus dealer program it for our IS??? This is pretty neat!
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: May 2007
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From: CA
^^^ I think it is the same key but then again who knows.
As for the OP's question, the answer is yes. I have it and it works great. it just doesn't have the metal key but it is great. I got it from Sewell as well.
As for the OP's question, the answer is yes. I have it and it works great. it just doesn't have the metal key but it is great. I got it from Sewell as well.
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$55/hr would be the cheapest hourly rate I've ever heard of from a dealership.
Mine charges $110/hr.... so for 30 minutes would be- $55.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: May 2007
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From: CA
No, their hourly rate is $55. When I asked how much they charged to program the card, the sales associate told me it was $55, their hourly rate.
Also, when I asked how much they charged to install F-Sport parts, they qouted me by the hour and multiplied it by $55.
Also, when I asked how much they charged to install F-Sport parts, they qouted me by the hour and multiplied it by $55.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: NorCal
Wow that is cheap! Which dealership is this? Most Bay Area dealers are around $150/hour.
What's the point of the card key anyway aside from looking cool? There is no trunk open button nor alarm buttons so it really can't replace the fob key. I guess you can impress your date.
Lexus Champion
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It partially replaces the fob key and for this reason alone makes it not applicable to everyone. I for one rarely touch the buttons on the fob key, it's always in my pocket. For me it's one less thing to carry around since I can slip this in my wallet. YMMV.