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Old 08-26-06, 04:31 PM
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Default Missing lug nut key

I have a 1998 es 300. I need to change a tire but I do not have the lug nut key. Can anyone tell me how I can get the correct key? or do you know if a later model lexus would use the same key? my firend has an 06 es 330.
Old 08-26-06, 07:13 PM
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my after market rims had lug nuts had the same key after the store sent me additional sets of nuts/key(long story). could another 98' ES with the same rims have the same key? try it out or ask the dealer
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The keys were usually plastic tie wrapped to the original lug wrench, under a plastic locator in the trunk.

It they are Lexus original equipment, McGard may be their brand.

http://www.mcgard.com/automotive/
Old 08-26-06, 10:17 PM
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I swore Lexus had master keys for getting them off. I know when I last took my RX300 up to the U.S., they got them off without even resorting to asking me for the key.

Incidentally, when I first came down here to Mexico, could not find key when I went for a tire rotation and balance and we had to BURN the old locks off. Worked, but what a PITA.
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...do you have a local Lexus dealer nearby? They have all the keys to all the lug nuts, unless they're not oem lock nuts.
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