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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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I have a remote transponder that works on my car. If I order a shell from Sewell (and they cut the key), then all I have left to do is program for the key (not the transponder) using the ignition/door coding actions that are listed on this forum, right?

I'm confused because somewhere I read that if you have a working remote that you don't have to program for the new key. But that doesn't sound right to me.

Can anyone confirm if I have to program the key once it arrives from Sewell and I put in my working remote?

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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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If you have a transponder that currently works, all you have to do is pop it out, new/fresh battery recommended as well and put in the new shell and cut key you got from Sewell. I have a thread I'm about to finish regarding all of this that will hopefully be helpful because this can get tricky and $$$$$ too!
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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BTW, I have a copy of the programming steps for our SC. Directly came from the dealership. I actually did the programming of a freshly cut valet key from Lexus, using these steps. So it works.
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Thanks droptop. That makes it easy. This is a transponder that I found under the seat (sans key/shell) after I bought the car in June. It needed a new battery and then all the functions worked. Nice to hear all I need do now is pop it into a new shell with the key cut for the ignition.

Mandyfig: Are the instructions for programming the key (not the remote) that you have the same as the ignition and door sequences that have been printed in this forum?
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Maybe. But it is a series of door openings, whether they are identical, I can not comment without comparing the 2.
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