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Lexus Switchblade Key. Where to get it cut? Or any better ideas?

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Old 09-23-11, 03:49 PM
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Carver, thanks for the pic

So I see this someway will work


when you flip over is there suppose to be another emblem in there and the whole for putting a key ring in is kind of big, can I switch the the blank key with a precut key from a factory key ?

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Old 09-23-11, 04:06 PM
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The size of the thing is the main reason it has been occupying a drawer the last few months, its enormous. There is a stick on logo that covers a screw hole, I don't foresee it lasting more than a few weeks. The build quality isn't bad but enough negatives to keep it in the drawer for a while.

The blade is built in and can't be exchanged for an OEM one.
Old 09-23-11, 04:15 PM
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Carver, yea I see what you mean, it's looks good at first but turn out to be too much of a hassle in order to make it work, the thickness of the it is definitely a turn off
Old 10-03-11, 07:32 AM
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i just got the set form 1010 keys on ebay. they cut it before sending it out
transfer was a snap.
yes they are bulkier than just a key but i don't mind it ( it actually feels good when handling it ) it was a cheap and good solution to my problem of a cracked key case that was held together by tape form the previous owner and it was definitely cheaper than going to the Lexus dealer to get a replacement
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Originally Posted by soda7o
i just got the set form 1010 keys on ebay. they cut it before sending it out transfer was a snap.
So they cut it before sending it out, no issues at all?? works with the doors, windows, trunk, ignition, glove box???

heard of issues with glove box and trunk....im assuming you gave them the vin and what other info to get the key cut?
Old 10-03-11, 09:31 AM
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that's a good point.. ddint check the glove box or doors will do tonight.
i gave them the Key number and they cut it with that number. if you dont have that number you can go to the stealership and they can look it up based on the vin.
Old 10-03-11, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by soda7o
that's a good point.. ddint check the glove box or doors will do tonight.
i gave them the Key number and they cut it with that number. if you dont have that number you can go to the stealership and they can look it up based on the vin.
This is great news. I want to know your results How much was it from them??

The one I got from Ebay none pre-cut is in some box in the shed. Worthless.
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it works on the door and glove box...
got it form 1010 keys (2 remotes, battery, and cut) for about 48 dollars
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you mean 2 shells correct? And can your ake a comparison picture of the switchblade and regular key
Old 10-04-11, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by soda7o
it works on the door and glove box...
got it form 1010 keys (2 remotes, battery, and cut) for about 48 dollars
Can you provide a link?

Thanks
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Originally Posted by aquatrax
Can you provide a link?

Thanks
type "1010keys ebay" in the google bar, and you should be good to go.
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Here is the link

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UPGRA...item231493bb71
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any comparison pictures?
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Originally Posted by ac921ol
any comparison pictures?
click on the ebay link in the above post... ther eis a pic of the standard lex key next ot the new switchblde (its pretty accurate)
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I think I will get a pair this week. Only thing holding me back is that key code thing.


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