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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by burny
I agree, I think they are burning out from being on all the time. when they are used as a turn signal, the bulbs will last forever.
It's possible but unless you look at the bulb itself to see if the filament is still intact you won't know for sure because pushing the connector on to make sure it's snug might fix what you think is a burned out bulb.

What cssnms said above has happened to me probably 5-6 times and it's always happened on my passengers side. The first time I checked the bulb and it was good and when I installed it back it worked fine. It happened again I checked the bulb and it was good. Next few times I just pushed the connector to make sure it's seated and all is fine. And by the way the connector has never completely came off of the bulb so for anyone with a hyper-flashing DRL / blinker try to push the connector onto the bulb before automatically replacing it.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by burny
I agree, I think they are burning out from being on all the time. when they are used as a turn signal, the bulbs will last forever.
I have owned my GX since new (2005) and it has a hair over 90k miles and I have only replaced 2 bulbs in that time. They do not burn-out frequently.
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 10:08 AM
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Is this the 3 button master remote key? Your website just states it's a "transmitter GX470".

Matt says it IS for the 3 button master key!
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 11:50 AM
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just used Techstream to cut off the DRL's on the GX but it would not do it for the 2002 GS300. The DRL's never showed up. Also could not figure out how to cut off the door chime when the key is in the ignition and the door is open.
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 11:51 AM
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Also saw how to program a key on there and looks simple.
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 470reasons
Matt says it IS for the 3 button master key!
Since there's no OEM part number listed I'd double check and make sure that's for the entire FOB and not just the FOB shell without the guts.
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 12:42 PM
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I checked with him and it is everything including the guts and he will cut it for you also.
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by burny
I checked with him and it is everything including the guts and he will cut it for you also.
YuP. My key is on order. A local lock shop wanted $206 for a cut & programed key. Really not a bad price, but the key would not be OEM. Gonna try my luck at programming this one. I'm just not comfortable with only one key!

BTW: Ordered parts from mylparts.com last Tuesday arrived here Thursday. (I'm in Wi theyr're in Ca)
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by burny
I checked with him and it is everything including the guts and he will cut it for you also.
They have the best price on the key FOB hands down.

I've checked some other parts and they're cheaper than Sewells pricing. I'm going to give them a try next time I need an OEM part.
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 470reasons
YuP. My key is on order. A local lock shop wanted $206 for a cut & programed key. Really not a bad price, but the key would not be OEM. Gonna try my luck at programming this one. I'm just not comfortable with only one key!

BTW: Ordered parts from mylparts.com last Tuesday arrived here Thursday. (I'm in Wi theyr're in Ca)
New key arrived today (2 day delivery again). It is OEM and it was cut perfectly. I didn't mess with programming. Took it to ACE Hardware and had them do the programming. Works Great!
Programming was $79.11 with the tax. A little steep, but my closest Lexus dealer is 40 miles away. Figuring in gas, time and tolls, not tooo bad a deal. Total cost was $187.27
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