TAsunder

I'm in the process of buying a GS 300. The dealer only has one master key and a valet key. I personally believe that they should pay or split the cost of a second master key, because the vehicle actually comes with 2 master keys, a valet key, and a flat key. Is this unreasonable? What is standard practice?

It's not that anyone else will drive it, it's just that if I lose the one master key, it will cost a fortune to re-key the car. Whereas if I lose one of two master keys, I can just get another one made.

joshoowa

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you can always find a locksmith who can copy laser cut keys, but you'll need to find a blank master key. its also easy to program a new master key, just do a search on this forum for the instructions.

oh and welcome to the forums, you will find a wealth of information on here

TAsunder

Thanks. Sorry for all the newbie questions. I'll poke around in the security thread for further advice. Looks like they are just missing one master key - flat key is there.

rominl

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that's totally reasonable. i wouldn't expect to get a car with missing keys from factory neither. either they lower the price of the car, or they get me the exact number of keys

Lexbox

I received two keys with mine, hopefully you do too.

Typhe

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The dealer told me there were only three keys (2 master and one valet), but I found a key card under the driver's seat about a month after I bought the car! It's a black, plastic, credit card-sized with a key stem in the middle and "chip" in the upper corner. Instructions on how to use it if you lose your "real" keys are also printed on it. I think it's pretty cool. I keep it in my wallet. Are these standard with the cars?

Tammy

The replacement master runs about $250.00 - programmed and usuable in all locks.

Agreed, you need at least two master keys... The valet key is optional ..

GSteg

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I keep it with me everywhere I go. So many times i "almost" forget my master key in my car. Thank god I dont have to use that creditcard key. lol.

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mikal

Try to get the dealer to thow in the other key.

My car came from Keys Lexus.

Came with 1 Master 1 Valet and 1 keycard. (sister bought the car)

copy252

i think its a crappy sign when a car comes with only 1 key. my 02 es300 actually only came with one key and i bought it and theres no probs at all! i plan on getting another programmed master key sometime. i really could care less about the valet and credit card key.

chuckb

what he said.

Kharizma

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i think you're only supposed to get 1 master / 1 valet.. luckily for me i got 2 original masters :-D.. not sure though.. you can always have more made if need be good luck

rominl

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just curious, why only supposed to get 1 master and 1 valet?

my gs400, is300, and sc430 all come with 2 master, 1 valet, and 1 card key. and that's exactly what i would expect if i get a used car too

SoCal_VIP

The previous owner was always paranoied about losing his keys. So he actually had 4 keys programmed that he gave me plus the valey key.

rominl

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lol, now that's a good one. i wouldn't complain though