So, has anyone tried getting the Smart Card Key?

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Aug 3, 2007 | 09:49 AM
  #1  
Just what the title says...

I want to get it for myself. Has anyone asked if it's available? How much it'll cost?

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Aug 3, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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Wallet Size Smart Card Key comes with the Executive Package for the 460L in Canada.
It's available with the 600hL in the U.S. too, so I think you should be able to order them seperately from parts department ?
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Aug 3, 2007 | 12:22 PM
  #3  
interesting topic, they do come with the 600hl here

so phil, you can get it and program it for the ls460?
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Aug 3, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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Quote: interesting topic, they do come with the 600hl here

so phil, you can get it and program it for the ls460?
I think it's a simple switching of the key housing. I won't know until I have one in hand...
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Aug 3, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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I just called Lexus of Cerritos' Parts Department.

They quoted $441 for the Smart Card Key!!!
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Aug 3, 2007 | 02:44 PM
  #6  
holy, 400 bucks for the key. man
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Aug 3, 2007 | 03:44 PM
  #7  
I called Woodfield Lexus in Schaumburg, IL and they quoted me $245 per key plus about $50 to program it.
By the way, does anybody have a picture of both sides of the Smart Card Key?
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Aug 3, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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I actually havent used it yet its for emergency cases i took some snaps of it















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Aug 3, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Wow, cool pics!! I guess they are more easily obtained in the Middle East.
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Aug 3, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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Thanks, those pics are HUGE
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Aug 3, 2007 | 10:28 PM
  #11  
It must be fairly expensive from two perspectives:

1. The fob has a unique program.

2. The key cut is highly specialized.
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Aug 3, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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well i dont know about you, but if i bought the car, i would buy the darn key. its just too cool. lol
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Aug 4, 2007 | 09:30 AM
  #13  
Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't see lock/unlock button on the Smart Card Key.
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Aug 4, 2007 | 10:01 AM
  #14  
Quote: Just what the title says...

I want to get it for myself. Has anyone asked if it's available? How much it'll cost?


Just remind me why one would need this thing for $400.
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Aug 4, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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Quote: Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't see lock/unlock button on the Smart Card Key.
I thinks that's why it's a "Smart" Card Key, for the proximity sensing remote entry and ignition system ...
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