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DIY-Smartkey fob HOUSING/SHELL replacement

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Old 02-26-18, 07:01 PM
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If anyone wants to use this How-To with a brand new key, they are under $100 from Bell Lexus.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-OEM-F...-/252681688296
Old 02-27-18, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Gronemus
I didn't mean to ruffle your feathers I just thought that the key looked rather beat up for being described as new or even reconditioned. I also did not have any idea that these housings would be so damn expensive to replace. I'd be willing to bet that the only reconditioning your fob had was to put the uncut blank into it. Nevertheless, it still looks MUCH better than what you had before...
I appreciate your followup. And I completely agree with you that my $45 refurbed key look like butt. Being disappointed in my $45 key was probably the act that placed me in a not so great mood and overly sensitive, lol. And yes, they are pricey. 05ls430518 needs to hurry up with his 3D printer and start manufacturing them!
Old 02-27-18, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by LS430inDE.
I appreciate your followup. And I completely agree with you that my $45 refurbed key look like butt. Being disappointed in my $45 key was probably the act that placed me in a not so great mood and overly sensitive, lol. And yes, they are pricey. 05ls430518 needs to hurry up with his 3D printer and start manufacturing them!
My only thing is for the buttons is how would I make that plastic strip with the buttons. I have been talking to my little brother about it he is a whiz with that kinda stuff lol
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