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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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I want to lower my car soon and have been looking for the wheel lock key..... I bought the car used and I am not so sure where it is supposed to be located. I checked the glove box and the little tool kit in the spare tire area. Is there a special place where its supposed to be?
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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mine was in the glove box in a little black pouch. i believe they typically come in the trunk area (i could be wrong). chec the trunk, glove box and center console for a little black pouch that will have the key in it or the key may just be there by itself.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
mine was in the glove box in a little black pouch. i believe they typically come in the trunk area (i could be wrong). chec the trunk, glove box and center console for a little black pouch that will have the key in it or the key may just be there by itself.
I hope so.... I dont want to spend money on gettin a new key from the dealer
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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I think it might be in the trunk with the tool kit (next to spare tire).
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by shadowman
I think it might be in the trunk with the tool kit (next to spare tire).
dammit... i was hoping that you would not say that... cause its not in the tool bag
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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You're also going to need the key to change your tires when they balded as well. Definitely go back to where you bought it from and ask.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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yea ... i need to call carmax but idont think they can do anything about it..... i might need to call the dealer to order.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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Ouch, expect to pay 200+ for the key.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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Well look on the bright side. At least you can't steal your own wheels...from...yourself.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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mine was on top of my spare tire.
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Initial_K
Ouch, expect to pay 200+ for the key.
forget a new key--just have them swap out for a std set of replacement lugs
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 06:16 AM
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just take it out and get a new set...cheaper that way....
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by tex2670
forget a new key--just have them swap out for a std set of replacement lugs
I called the dealer yesterday and I am picking up a new key... its only $22 and some change.
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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McGard only charges like $13 for the key...its that Lexus Markup.

The service dept has a master set of keys that they will need to check which key you have.
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