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Old Mar 6, 2025 | 06:47 PM
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Default Key broke lost 3 button module with chip inside ...help

How do we delete the immobilizer..it's stupid we have to pay so much to start your own vehicle...
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Old Mar 6, 2025 | 07:10 PM
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Do you have another key or key code? 🔑


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Old Mar 6, 2025 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by vicrodd00
How do we delete the immobilizer..it's stupid we have to pay so much to start your own vehicle...
Unfortunately, as far as I know it can't be defeated.
The key is read many times a second the whole time it's in the ignition.
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Old Mar 6, 2025 | 07:35 PM
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With a master key it is very quick, easy, and cheap as long as you do not go to a dealership, without a master it can still be done inexpensively either call around for your local locksmiths (as prices vary greatly) OR call Nobel lock and key in San Diego they cut a key for me that I programmed he can tell you how to best go about this and if need be will sell you a quality key very inexpensively I bought a new master had him cut it by sending him pics of the metal part of my master key.. took me less than 5 minutes to program with TechStream to my car another couple minutes to get the door locks and back hatch programmed
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Old Mar 7, 2025 | 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Leeper
With a master key it is very quick, easy, and cheap as long as you do not go to a dealership, without a master it can still be done inexpensively either call around for your local locksmiths (as prices vary greatly) OR call Nobel lock and key in San Diego they cut a key for me that I programmed he can tell you how to best go about this and if need be will sell you a quality key very inexpensively I bought a new master had him cut it by sending him pics of the metal part of my master key.. took me less than 5 minutes to program with TechStream to my car another couple minutes to get the door locks and back hatch programmed
I got the master key .the metal part so if I'm understanding.i just need a chip ..an can basically program it myself ...selince I still have key .am I right??
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Old Mar 7, 2025 | 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Margate330
Unfortunately, as far as I know it can't be defeated.
The key is read many times a second the whole time it's in the ignition.
Well I got the key master key just lost the 3 button keyless entry with chip ..the key broke ..an I drove for about 2 hours before realizing I lost the chip ..then couldn't find it ...so do I just get a new chip 2 dollars online
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Post a pic of what you have since it is not clear at all. The key consist of 3 parts:
  1. the metal "blade" portion - which has to be laser cut Home Depot cannot do this the dealership wants well over $100 just for cutting the blade.
  2. the black plastic "surround" - buying a cheap eBay key will yield you a very brittle palstic one... mine broke after one year of very limited gentle use
  3. the "transponder". about 3/4" x 1/2" x 1/4" clear plastic encased electronics that is the 3 buttons containing all the electronics. I bought one of these from eBay early this year supposed brand new tried pairing it several times threw it away.
Not wanting to get taken anymore and no way I'd pay dealer pricing I contacted Noble he set me up... there was also a local locksmith who offered to program the key for I think $45? but I was able to do it in a couple mins using Techstream. The new key is very high quality, paired fast, works great, was very inexpensive as said Noble cut it using just pics I sent them.I think the key arrived in 2-3 days they are a warehouse supllier for hundreds of other locksmiths
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Yes, please post pics so we can see what you're talking about and what is missing.

The butons with battery is like a module and unlocks the doors- does not start the car.

This piece is not the chip for the key that is read by the Immobilizer Key Amplifier that reads the key while it's in the ignition, as far as I know.

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Originally Posted by Margate330
Yes, please post pics so we can see what you're talking about and what is missing.

The butons with battery is like a module and unlocks the doors- does not start the car.

This piece is not the chip for the key that is read by the Immobilizer Key Amplifier that reads the key while it's in the ignition, as far as I know.
I think he is talking about the chip that’s size of a finger nail which starts the car.

I do believe you need that chip to copy keys easily on Techstream. I THINK you start with an original chip and get 5 seconds to take out and put in the new key. BUT.. I think there’s another option to delete all keys and start fresh.
Doesnt the car turn on (not start) without the immobilizer? If so, perhaps you can just start new with a new cut/chipped key? Sounds too good to be true, though. I just cant recall.

@OP. Do you have the emergency key card that may have came with the car? It has the chip on the flat plastic area.

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Originally Posted by Margate330
Yes, please post pics so we can see what you're talking about and what is missing.

The butons with battery is like a module and unlocks the doors- does not start the car.

This piece is not the chip for the key that is read by the Immobilizer Key Amplifier that reads the key while it's in the ignition, as far as I know.
I lost the 3 button plastic piece ..the chip is in the 3 button plastic piece an yes it starts the car
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Old Mar 14, 2025 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by joedaddy1
I think he is talking about the chip that’s size of a finger nail which starts the car.

I do believe you need that chip to copy keys easily on Techstream. I THINK you start with an original chip and get 5 seconds to take out and put in the new key. BUT.. I think there’s another option to delete all keys and start fresh.
Doesnt the car turn on (not start) without the immobilizer? If so, perhaps you can just start new with a new cut/chipped key? Sounds too good to be true, though. I just cant recall.

@OP. Do you have the emergency key card that may have came with the car? It has the chip on the flat plastic area.
See I thinking I got the metal blade that is the master key that's all I got ..but if I got a new chip wouldn't it just be as easy as hitting the gas 5 times an the brake whatever an so on ..since I got the blade that's already paired to the car . Is that right you think
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I don’t see how it can be read repeatedly. If you use the emergency key which is just a piece of metal you insert it then hold the holder card which contains the RFID chip close to the ignition switch as you turn the key. Once the car is started you can put the holder card away as the engine continues to run. That suggests a single read.
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He's not been listening rather just throwing cash at the cheapest assumed fix rather than listening and responding. He's been asked repeatedly to post picks because his initial and subsequent pays make zero sense. I've provided answers to his ambiguous posts yet he has failed to pay simple pics which have been requested several times. I've mentioned that many eBay keys will not work not will trying to program a key to start the car by opening doors or tapping buttons that requires Tech stream or similar software. There have been MANY threads on how to purchase and program keys he's shown no sign of reading/following them there are also many YouTubes videos how to do this is isn't anywhere near this hard it confusing hence why he's been asked many times to post pics

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Old Mar 24, 2025 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Leeper
He's not been listening rather just throwing cash at the cheapest assumed fix rather than listening and responding. He's been asked repeatedly to post picks because his initial and subsequent pays make zero sense. I've provided answers to his ambiguous posts yet he has failed to pay simple pics which have been requested several times. I've mentioned that many eBay keys will not work not will trying to program a key to start the car by opening doors or tapping buttons that requires Tech stream or similar software. There have been MANY threads on how to purchase and program keys he's shown no sign of reading/following them there are also many YouTubes videos how to do this is isn't anywhere near this hard it confusing hence why he's been asked many times to post pics
This is what I got .
This is what I got .
This is what I lost an the chip goes were I circled in blue that is needed to start the Lexus.i think
This is what I lost an the chip goes were I circled in blue that is needed to start the Lexus.i think
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Old Mar 24, 2025 | 01:09 AM
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So that's the master key what's left of it ...with a new chip shouldn't it be easy to fix or??
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