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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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Default HELP Almost broken key fob

the screw in the back of my key fob fell out.

the two pieces still held together fine, but now (after almost a year) the plastic on the fob is breaking

just today i put it in the ignition and I felt the plastic breaking... Its starting on the edges, and will eventually tear the key a new one if I don't get this fixed.

anyone know of any cheap replacement fob housings Or what size/where to get the screw that goes into the back of the key?



the key isint straight anymore, when its sitting there it sits there bent
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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There are plenty of places on ebay that sell key blanks.. Then you can either go to a good locksmith who can cut Lexus keys, or a lot of dealers have their own key cutting machine. All you have to do is pull the electronic part out of your existing key and pop it in the new key and you're good to go.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Go to your Lexus dealer . They make a key fob replacement now! not sure on price but this is getting to be a common thing with keys on older cars. That is why they have changed keys on the new models.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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They will take your electronic pats out an put in new fob. Sorry I didn't finish it all the first time
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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Just get it from Ebay. Roughly $39.00, and you can put your own key in, along with the electronics and all.
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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anyone know where to get the screw that goes in the back? I feel like if I could find one It would increase my key fob life 10 fold
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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I THINK I may have it, and if I do, it's all yours for 1BILLION DOLLAHZ!

Just kidding haha... You can have it if I find it.
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