rafi20540

I am based in New Jersey and own an ES330. Last week, I broke the key shell. Bought an OEM shell with an uncut key. Now I am wondering where to get it cut. The dealer doesn't do it and told me that the keys come cut from the factory and places like Home Depot are no help. A local locksmith quoted me $180. Any idea where should I go?

808mcv20l

looks like your only option is find another locksmith or buy another key shell from this seller on ebay, they will cut from a keycode or photo of your current key.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/REPAIR-your-3-BUTTON-REMOTE-KEYS-to-our-PRE-CUT-QUALITY-SHELLS-KEY-/161755140082?fits=Model%3AES300&hash=item25a95b8ff2&vxp=mtr

Megafast13

Do have an Ace Hardware near you? Mine can do car keys that have chips in them and such. Just had my brother's lincoln done.

I've cracked the shell on mine, but was able to use parts from a new one to repair it? Did you actually crack that the key is attached?

samsonn25

These guys do a first rate job for a great price. Just got a full 3 button remote from them with cut key from pic. Also ordered another one.

Your regular transponder key would be easy, just follow the programming instructions and it may take a few times if you do it too slow or too fast.

surgeon0

I saw a machine at Lowes with a sign about chipped keys but have not tried it. Did get at Ace before.

That ebay option is good to know and seems useful.

Chocolate

Both of my key shells have cracked. The plastic Lexus used on these key shells is shockingly thin.
Just this week one of them decided to dump my transponder in an unknown location, so I had a replacement key made at a local hardware store for 75 dollars. I then ordered another one off ebay and will use it with the key blade I have.

Eternity Key

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