Key Replacement?
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Key Replacement?
Hello,
So I recently purchased an 04 RX330 and I had a couple questions about the keys. I heard that some have microchips in them or magnets that allow you to use the key for the ignition. First, I am wondering if my key has a chip? And second, I only have the spare key, the previous owner lost the primary key w/ remote. So, can I just get a key made at by a locksmith or do I have to pay the $300 for a key from Lexus? (Please note I don't have the silver tag which indicates the serial number for the key cut) Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Thomas
So I recently purchased an 04 RX330 and I had a couple questions about the keys. I heard that some have microchips in them or magnets that allow you to use the key for the ignition. First, I am wondering if my key has a chip? And second, I only have the spare key, the previous owner lost the primary key w/ remote. So, can I just get a key made at by a locksmith or do I have to pay the $300 for a key from Lexus? (Please note I don't have the silver tag which indicates the serial number for the key cut) Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Thomas
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All cars made after 1998 have chips in keys (you mean immobiliser, right?). If you don't have that silver tag, I believe you might need to contact the dealer (however, I'm not 100% sure iabout this... maybe someone else can also make a new key for you).
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Instead of paying the stealership $300 for the factory key/remote, just buy a blank Lexus key/remote from Fleabay for $50, take your it (with your key) to a local locksmith who can cut it to match. Then take your newly cut key to the Lexus dealer for programming. Depending on how you ask, they could charge anywhere from $0-$30 to program it.
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You guys are great! I will definitely try that and see what happens! Thanks so much! Also, has anyone put in any aftermarket remote starts or alarms? I am thinking about doing it and wasn't sure if it would be worth it? Thoughts on that?
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It won't work, unless you always leave the key in your car (otherwise the car could not be remotely started because of immobiliser).
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