Confirmation on Keys that came with your ISF
#16
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I think OP means this by the smart key card. I've always wanted this but $350 + programming fee is not worth it. It's like a credit card and fits in your wallet.
Bulky key fob:
My F came with one key fob. I think it's a good idea to have two incase the battery dies on one.
Bulky key fob:
My F came with one key fob. I think it's a good idea to have two incase the battery dies on one.
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2012 purchased in Toronto, Ontario Canada. I received two fobs with F logo and one slim credit card type for wallet or suit jacket. Dealership told me only use the slim key for nights out when I didn't want to carry the bulky fob as the battery life on the slim card isn't great.
Jason
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#25
My 08 came with the 2 bulky key fobs. That's said, I lost one and was wondering if anyone knew a good place to buy another for cheaper than the stealership will sell one for? I will still have to use the dealer to program it I suppose, but at least I won't pay an arm and a leg for the actual fob.
#26
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I bought my car new in '08. It came with two fat fobs with F logos on them. I hate the fob because the buttons make the car do things I don't want when I lean up against something. I bought a key card, first that didn't work, then that did work based on the info in the key card thread here. My key card was programmed by me, so it cost me nothing. When I looked up my VIN in EPC, the advice was there is no key card that works with your car (it specifically said NOT APPLICABLE). It's not true.
The easiest way to be sure the fob you buy will work with your car is to check the FCC ID on it. If it matches, there is no doubt it will work. If it does not match, it might work, but it is unlikely.
#27
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I know it's ages ago, but the OP's question got answered in a different thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post8877173
If you are in Canada and buy a CPO, you might be in great luck!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post8877173
If you are in Canada and buy a CPO, you might be in great luck!
#28
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Hi from Vancouver. My used 2009 came with the 2 bulky FOB's with the "F" logo on them but no key card. My owners manual shows the key card, so I think it was available. Are you driving your F in those crazy winters?
#30
Hello. I have a 2010 f here in Toronto Canada. It came with three keys all programmed. Two of the regular fobs with the f logo. One credit card key also with the f logo. The credit card keys battery doesnt last very long though, less than one year. Not sure why, but it works great.