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Old 04-18-19, 06:28 PM
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My pretty key was lost and I only have my ugly spare. Is this key chipped? Do 95 LS's have chipped keys?

She isn't pretty but she is all I've got at the moment
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My pretty key was lost and I only have my ugly spare. Is this key chipped? Do 95 LS's have chipped keys?

She isn't pretty but she is all I've got at the moment
No, they aren't chipped. I ordered a couple on line, then had them cut at Ace Hardware for around $40 a key.
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No, they aren't chipped. I ordered a couple on line, then had them cut at Ace Hardware for around $40 a key.
Hey jaaa,

What website did ya order from? Thanks for the input. I was calling around to a few locksmiths and those ****s were quoting me anywhere from 140 to 220. You saved me some cashola to buy more parts on this resto! 👍🏽**** yeah man!
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Heres a thread that has the keys I ordered,best prices I could find,and Im 'thrifty' LOL. Very cool,they can cut them with just pictures,I also made 2 wallet keys for me and Mrs and my dremel tool.Also explains difference between master key cut and valet cut,get the master style.Mines 98,unsure if yours has valet and master keys?
Someone should know.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ack-maybe.html

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Old 04-18-19, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by spuds
Heres a thread that has the keys I ordered,best prices I could find,and Im 'thrifty' LOL. Very cool,they can cut them with just pictures,I also made 2 wallet keys for me and Mrs and my dremel tool.Also explains difference between master key cut and valet cut,get the master style.Mines 98,unsure if yours has valet and master keys?
Someone should know.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ack-maybe.html
Thanks spuds! You guys are the **** in my book👍🏽.
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Originally Posted by spuds
Heres a thread that has the keys I ordered,best prices I could find,and Im 'thrifty' LOL. Very cool,they can cut them with just pictures,I also made 2 wallet keys for me and Mrs and my dremel tool.Also explains difference between master key cut and valet cut,get the master style.Mines 98,unsure if yours has valet and master keys?
Someone should know.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ack-maybe.html
Wish I'd know of this when I did my keys. Good find spuds.
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