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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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I need a replacement remote for my 1992 SC 400. I never had the original remote. Where is the best place to get one? Thanks
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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If you're talking about the original key with the remote built in....you have to go to the dealer to get a new one made...$300 for the key.
Whatever you do don't go to any other key making place. If you do, and they actually make the key...once you use it the key will lock the entire car system up. Then you will have to call the dealership and spend 3 to 4 grand to have them unlock the system.
Our keys are (if I'm not mistaken) laser cut and have a chip in them that has to be coded at the dealer.

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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 3JS
If you're talking about the original key with the remote built in....you have to go to the dealer to get a new one made...$300 for the key.
Whatever you do don't go to any other key making place. If you do, and they actually make the key...once you use it the key will lock the entire car system up. Then you will have to call the dealership and spend 3 to 4 grand to have them unlock the system.
Our keys are (if I'm not mistaken) laser cut and have a chip in them that has to be coded at the dealer.
Wow, I never knew it could lock the entire car system if you used a non-dealership made key? I'm glad I didn't get one made somewhere else.
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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Maybe for the 98+ transponder keys, but that's not the case with the 92s. Sewell lexus can get you a new key for around $100, then it just needs to be programmed.
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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Yeah, as I got a key cut from a non-dealer, and no-prob. $34, but no fob. Keeps me happy
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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I have a brand new, never used '92 key/fob that i never got programmed. just never got around to it.

if anyone is interested in buying it, PM me..

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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 3JS
If you're talking about the original key with the remote built in....you have to go to the dealer to get a new one made...$300 for the key.
Whatever you do don't go to any other key making place. If you do, and they actually make the key...once you use it the key will lock the entire car system up. Then you will have to call the dealership and spend 3 to 4 grand to have them unlock the system.
Our keys are (if I'm not mistaken) laser cut and have a chip in them that has to be coded at the dealer.
That's only true for the '96+ year model SC's my friend.
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Klaus
Maybe for the 98+ transponder keys, but that's not the case with the 92s. Sewell lexus can get you a new key for around $100, then it just needs to be programmed.
Yeah, that would be the key without the remote built in that cost $100...i know because I just got one a few weeks ago.
It sucks having to pay so much for a key but either way it will have to come from the dealer.
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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I paid $80 for just a key, w/ the transponder it was like $400 for the key and $300 to program it. Email a dealership they give you a local price. Mine was for a '93.
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 3JS
Yeah, that would be the key without the remote built in that cost $100...i know because I just got one a few weeks ago.
It sucks having to pay so much for a key but either way it will have to come from the dealer.
Oh sorry to here that man, but that's not true. Sewell sells their remote key for just over $100 for ClubLexus Members. Non remote is under $60
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....92 sc's had a remote built in?? didnt know that...
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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So I'm sure this is get searched a lot so I'll go ahead and put in the link and instructions for you guys to get keys for a reasonable price:

http://www.sewellparts.com/

Register in the site, and you'll notice there's a section for "club membership" and clublexus is an option. You put in you CL name and get setup. Now when you're logged in you'll see the CL price for all parts. This is a great source for some of those OEM parts that our local dealers will want to gouge on. Scottsdale lexus wanted $200 for the key, $50 to cut it, $300 to program it. Absurd. You might not be able to do much on dodging your local dealer's programming fees, but at least save money on the key
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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Nice. Thanks for all the info everyone. I need a spare key myself.
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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wow thanks for the info never knew the key could be that much and laser cut.
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 3JS
If you're talking about the original key with the remote built in....you have to go to the dealer to get a new one made...$300 for the key.
Whatever you do don't go to any other key making place. If you do, and they actually make the key...once you use it the key will lock the entire car system up. Then you will have to call the dealership and spend 3 to 4 grand to have them unlock the system.
Our keys are (if I'm not mistaken) laser cut and have a chip in them that has to be coded at the dealer.
orlly?

I had a spare made at a local shop place, and i tested it put it in the ignition and it work and everything was fine, no lock up or anything. How is using a spare going make the whole car lock itself up?
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