Keyless shell case broke
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Keyless shell case broke
Hi folks,
Can you guys help me find a place that sells the most affordable shell case for the keyless entry? I strill have the key, I can turn on the engine, remotes buttons work, and everything is fine except it looks like this:
sad face
As you can see, it's cracked but not completely. I almost lost the remote buttons because the shell split in two and the remote fell out. Good thing I noticed.
Thanks!
Can you guys help me find a place that sells the most affordable shell case for the keyless entry? I strill have the key, I can turn on the engine, remotes buttons work, and everything is fine except it looks like this:
sad face
As you can see, it's cracked but not completely. I almost lost the remote buttons because the shell split in two and the remote fell out. Good thing I noticed.
Thanks!
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here is the link! 
Both of my keys broke in the same spot as well
http://www.factorylexusparts.com/ser...Y-SHELL/Detail
Both of my keys broke in the same spot as well
http://www.factorylexusparts.com/ser...Y-SHELL/Detail
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The key has three part.
1. Shell half with the key blade molded in.
2. Electronics
3. The other half shell.
I was once in the Lexus parts dept and the associate rummaged through a bin and gave the item#3 for free to a customer ... it was cannibalized from some key. If #3 is broken, check with Lexus parts and if they are as nice as Lexus of Austin, you can have one for free.
Salim
1. Shell half with the key blade molded in.
2. Electronics
3. The other half shell.
I was once in the Lexus parts dept and the associate rummaged through a bin and gave the item#3 for free to a customer ... it was cannibalized from some key. If #3 is broken, check with Lexus parts and if they are as nice as Lexus of Austin, you can have one for free.
Salim
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The key has three part.
1. Shell half with the key blade molded in.
2. Electronics
3. The other half shell.
I was once in the Lexus parts dept and the associate rummaged through a bin and gave the item#3 for free to a customer ... it was cannibalized from some key. If #3 is broken, check with Lexus parts and if they are as nice as Lexus of Austin, you can have one for free.
Salim
1. Shell half with the key blade molded in.
2. Electronics
3. The other half shell.
I was once in the Lexus parts dept and the associate rummaged through a bin and gave the item#3 for free to a customer ... it was cannibalized from some key. If #3 is broken, check with Lexus parts and if they are as nice as Lexus of Austin, you can have one for free.
Salim
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Next cheaper option is to by an uncut key and have it cut by the seller.
If #2 is broken, then search on net for some one selling an old one.
Salim
Last edited by salimshah; Oct 19, 2011 at 08:54 PM.
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Oops, sorry. I meant broken/cracked #1 and #3. Both shell halves are damaged.
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Get a couple of them from here - http://www.dealextreme.com/p/lexus-2...y-casing-16361
They are good and will last you at least a few years if not more. Once you get them, take your old key and this blank to a local locksmith and they should be able to grind the key for you for about $20
Put the old electronics back into this new shell
I had the same issue and it worked beautifully. The key quality is good and this is the cheapest way to replace it.
They are good and will last you at least a few years if not more. Once you get them, take your old key and this blank to a local locksmith and they should be able to grind the key for you for about $20
Put the old electronics back into this new shell
I had the same issue and it worked beautifully. The key quality is good and this is the cheapest way to replace it.
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I had the exact same issues with my keys.
Purchased replacements from a guy/company on eBay (Rocket-keys). 2 keys minus the electronics for $40 - CUT & SHIPPED for free. And, you get your choice of colors.
You'll need your 4-figit keycode in order to have him cut it for you. Or he can also work off of a picture (although I'd be less likely to trust that method).
I'm very happy with them!
Purchased replacements from a guy/company on eBay (Rocket-keys). 2 keys minus the electronics for $40 - CUT & SHIPPED for free. And, you get your choice of colors.
You'll need your 4-figit keycode in order to have him cut it for you. Or he can also work off of a picture (although I'd be less likely to trust that method).
I'm very happy with them!
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