theoryguy3

Hi guys,

I lost my wallet yesterday which had my credit card key (Part# 89904-53511) to my 14 IS350 AWD and I'm a bit concerned about someone possibly having the key to my car and my address (from my license). I want to make sure no one can access the vehicle but me. I'm hoping to find someone that's been in the same situation and advise me on what I need to do to resecure my car (ie: reprogram the keys, change out the lock)? Also, I plan to order a new credit card key and wanted to know a good place to buy a replacement key. So far, I've found discountpartsmonster.com has it for $199.25 with the key but if anyone knows of a better deal, please let me know.

Solara350

i think they can remove that card access from the car ?

Sasnuke

The dealer will be able to erase all the key codes except one, the one they use to initiate the erasure procedure.
At that same time they can then program any other keys that are present.
Any keys not programmed at that time will be rendered useless.
When you go to the dealer, bring all keys that you have with you.

theoryguy3

Would reprogramming also protect me from a person using the physical key to get into the car? I'm asking because one of the dealers suggested changing out my door locks but I was wondering if I actually need to do that or is the dealer just trying to charge more for service.

Sasnuke

Unfortunately the physical key will be able to open the doors still...the dealer made an appropriate suggestion.

theoryguy3

The first thing I did was cancel every credit I had right away and get a replacement license. I contacted one dealer so far and they wanted $250 to reprogram all the keys and $360 for the card key itself. I'm going to call a few more places in the meantime.

Sasnuke

That's definitely a little pricey. Considering the reprogram doesn't require parts, just the Techstream, that's all labor they are charging. Anything more than $100 (or 1 hour labor) IMO and they are clearly suffering sunstroke.

theoryguy3

I'm also wondering if a local lockmith could change out the locks and reprograming the keys since many reprogram keyfobs anyways. However, would that affect my warranty?

Sasnuke

A local locksmith with the right equipment could do it too.
As for warranty, it wouldn't be any different than if you did it yourself. If the locksmith screws up something, then they are responsible...if you screwed up something, you're responsible.
In a very basic sense, warranty covers "manufacturer defects"...there is nothing about your situation that is a manufacturers defect.