Need to rekey?
08-05-07, 04:34 PM
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Need to rekey?
I purchased a used 2004 LS 430 a couple of weeks ago off the internet. No rips on the internet purchase because saved over $10K off the dealer price.
Anyway, there are a few minor hick-ups that I am starting to take care of. I obtained a friends owners manual that answered a lot of my questions. However, found out a major issue.
1. I failed to check the key before buying. The "smartkey" needed to be in the ignition to start the car but just thought that I needed to reset settings to work properly. After looking at the manual I thought that I must have the valet key since no trunk button. Well, this weekend I started to detail the car and found out that the metal key of the "smartkey" does not unlock the doors, trunk, or glove box. Thus do I need to take to the local dealership and get all locks replaced and then have "smartkey" made to match or can I have a "smartkey" made to match my current locks? Any idea how much this "learning experience" should cost?
Anyway, there are a few minor hick-ups that I am starting to take care of. I obtained a friends owners manual that answered a lot of my questions. However, found out a major issue.
1. I failed to check the key before buying. The "smartkey" needed to be in the ignition to start the car but just thought that I needed to reset settings to work properly. After looking at the manual I thought that I must have the valet key since no trunk button. Well, this weekend I started to detail the car and found out that the metal key of the "smartkey" does not unlock the doors, trunk, or glove box. Thus do I need to take to the local dealership and get all locks replaced and then have "smartkey" made to match or can I have a "smartkey" made to match my current locks? Any idea how much this "learning experience" should cost?
08-05-07, 09:07 PM
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No, you Do not need to take it to the dealer and replace the locks. (dont you just love CL?)
You dont even have to leave your computer to get a master key with a cut blade for your LS. All you need is the VIN to have another cut for you. So the dealer inserts your VIN into the system, and it spits out the info on your locks.
But if I were you, i would buy one from Sewell Lexus (also a CL vendor, with great service), they have a key sale going on (much cheaper then local dealer)
Give them your VIN with your order, and they will cut the metal part to your car, then you can take your key to the local dealer, and have them program it.
http://www.lexus-parts.com/partdetai...bCategoryID=22
its $127.80 with CL discount code "CL911M". I dont think you will find a cheaper place that sells these keys. Their customer service is also
EDIT: ALSO... there is a button by the driver's right knee that enables, and disables smartkey access... make sure its ON.
Post up if you have anymore questions.
You dont even have to leave your computer to get a master key with a cut blade for your LS. All you need is the VIN to have another cut for you. So the dealer inserts your VIN into the system, and it spits out the info on your locks.
But if I were you, i would buy one from Sewell Lexus (also a CL vendor, with great service), they have a key sale going on (much cheaper then local dealer)
Give them your VIN with your order, and they will cut the metal part to your car, then you can take your key to the local dealer, and have them program it.
http://www.lexus-parts.com/partdetai...bCategoryID=22
its $127.80 with CL discount code "CL911M". I dont think you will find a cheaper place that sells these keys. Their customer service is also
EDIT: ALSO... there is a button by the driver's right knee that enables, and disables smartkey access... make sure its ON.
Post up if you have anymore questions.
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