Key card and shank question
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Racer
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Key card and shank question
So I ordered a key card and shank from Lexus of El Monte who have been so great at making sure I got the right part.
They told me my card has been delivered but the shank is on back order and may not be available until next week.
Do I need the shank to get the key card programed? Can I get my key card programed this Saturday then go back and get the shank? Do they need to cut the shank? Do I even need the shank?
Any advice is appreciated. 👍🏻
They told me my card has been delivered but the shank is on back order and may not be available until next week.
Do I need the shank to get the key card programed? Can I get my key card programed this Saturday then go back and get the shank? Do they need to cut the shank? Do I even need the shank?
Any advice is appreciated. 👍🏻
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You can have it programed just fine without the key. I didn't get the key with mine earlier in the spring, and only ordered the shank this week because I got locked out. Car stops scanning for keys after a few days to save the battery apparently. Had to go grab the regular fob with an unlock button. Would've sucked if car was at the airport for a week.
Any place that cuts keys should be able to do the shank part, don't need the dealer for that.
Any place that cuts keys should be able to do the shank part, don't need the dealer for that.
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: cali
You can have it programed just fine without the key. I didn't get the key with mine earlier in the spring, and only ordered the shank this week because I got locked out. Car stops scanning for keys after a few days to save the battery apparently. Had to go grab the regular fob with an unlock button. Would've sucked if car was at the airport for a week.
Any place that cuts keys should be able to do the shank part, don't need the dealer for that.
Any place that cuts keys should be able to do the shank part, don't need the dealer for that.
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