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Oct 28, 2010 | 06:19 PM

pokesmot

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Quick question

I lost the key to my 1994 sc300 what are my options on getting a new key would i have to get a new ignition or could i just get a sleeve and key?

Oct 28, 2010 | 06:54 PM

1WILLY1

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im not a mechanic or an authority on this subject by any means but I think the only way to do it is through the dealer and it is quite costly---ive heard some horror stories----good luck

Oct 28, 2010 | 07:03 PM

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Go to the dealer with your VIN. I don't think it'll be too pricey since its a 94

Oct 28, 2010 | 07:21 PM

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You can get your key made at the dealership. I have a 1993 LS400 and I had to have keys made for mine. Each key cost $200 and they come in sets of two with a new computer chip for your alarm. Your ECU has to be flashed (reprogrammed) for the new keys ( one hour labor = $100) so out the door it was $500 and change. You may be able to get them cheaper at Sewellpartsonline.com ( A Lexus dealer in Dallas with online parts service.........good prices). You definitely don't need to get a new ignition cylinder. Once you get your master keys made again at lexus you can take them and have copies made with a locksmith (around $20.00). These will open all locks but will not come with remotes.
Good luck.
Luis

Oct 28, 2010 | 08:22 PM

SH_JZZ30

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Check Sewell Lexus. I paid about $50 for a new master key for my 97 sc300. Any pre-98 SC is really cheap to get a replacement. You just need your VIN and proof of ownership.

No need for reflash of ecu or anything like the 98+.

Oct 28, 2010 | 09:16 PM

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went and got key made today bring registration or title to lexus stealership it was only $28 for copy

Oct 29, 2010 | 12:16 AM

cheez

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my bro works a lexus and the 94 doesnt have a chip in the key so no ecu reprogramming needed. it shouldnt cost u much just bring ur vin and ur info to the dealership