My car came with 4 smart key fobs. I think the previous owner had a problem with loosing keys. 2 will pop the trunk, 2 won't but the 2 that won't don't have the trunk logo on the fob even though it does have a 3rd button.

You are right about not using it. I also rarely take the keys out of my pocket.

 

Thanks for checking. Other than pulling the lever inside, the only way my trunk opens is to be standing next to it with the smart key and hitting the trunk release button. I think that the trunk should release when I hit the button on the fob so that anyone can open it with out hitting the trunk release button. Not sure if the trunk should pop open or just be released.

 

Interesting, neither of my fobs has the trunk logo on the third button. I thought they were just worn off. Perhaps they were replaced by a previous owner and do not have that functionality. I wonder if it can be added. I would use this feature to pop the trunk from a ways away if someone was putting my golf clubs in it.

 

Good question. Don't know the answer on that.

 

Thanks for the reply. I think I may have found the answer from another forum see below:

"My trunk remote is a pain too. I recently changed the battery and that helped with the distance.
But the real problem is that the key fob design for some reason, makes it difficult for me
to reliably press and hold down the trunk release button. You have to press and hold the button
for a few seconds and when I am in a hurry, I dont always manage to do that. I have to use my thumb nail
to get it depressed all the way.

Next time you press the trunk button, look at the little LED indicator on the fob. Make sure that you
see that blinking then keep the button held until the trunk releases. If the indicator is flashing but the trunk fails to release,
then there are other problems. But I am betting its a press and hold issue. Its aggravating, thats for sure. "


It looks like you have to hold the trunk button on the fob for 3-4 seconds. I am not near my car now so I cannot test but when I hit either the lock or unlock buttons the LED indicator immediately lights and when I push the trunk button it takes a couple of seconds. I will test tonight but hope this is it.

 

That's a gorgeous LS. I would have killed for that combo when I was looking.

 

absolutely beautiful color combo.

 

Thanks again for comments on the color combo. I like the LS but it was the color combo that caused me to pull the trigger.

Trunk fob issue solved. I went out at lunch at held the button for about 4 seconds and it released. Not sure why it is designed that way but it works.

 

Nice car and I think you got a very good price. Great condition and low miles, makes $18K a great deal... Enjoy.

 

On the key subject: My LS430 came with two different types of smart keys. One has the trunk emblem and one does not. The one without it the valet key and the other is the normal smart key. Just some added info in case you come across any more smart keys or you want a duplicate made by Lexus, get a normal one not a valet smart key.

BTW I too think you got a great deal. I would buy that car all day for $18K!

 

The car initially had two master keys and a valet key.

Great looking car. I know you'll love it. How could you not, low mileage and like new!

 

Ugh. I am so envious lol. I have a black on black and wished I could have found a black on saddle. $18K Was a steal!

 

I was looking at seat pads today. Nice that you can just buy whatever covers you want. Expensive but you could pretty easily switch yours out to a brand new saddle at some point if you wanted to.

http://www.lexussouthatlantaparts.co...7250381E0.html

 

I was thinking about buying that car, but they didn't want to budge off of $18,500.00. 2nd owner sold it to them for only $16K!!!

 

SmartAccess key without trunk logo = valet key. You can lock items in the trunk (be sure to push the silver-colored lock button lower left dash too) when you have car parked in valet service.