How Much Does Lexus Charge For A Key
10-29-06, 11:26 AM
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Do you really need the whole key that is cut with remote. I paid $197.xx at the dealer, then they want like $75 to program it. I programmed it myself for free. I would think you only need the transponder chip. you can buy a key (none remote) and program it to your car, or just pick up and old remote key, program it for the car, then use just the remote insert in the key. Hope that makes sense. They also sell transponder interups (i think thats the name) that go into the car and you dont need a key. Just my idea.
10-29-06, 11:31 AM
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Do you really need the whole key that is cut with remote. I paid $197.xx at the dealer, then they want like $75 to program it. I programmed it myself for free. I would think you only need the transponder chip. you can buy a key (none remote) and program it to your car, or just pick up and old remote key, program it for the car, then use just the remote insert in the key. Hope that makes sense. They also sell transponder interups (i think thats the name) that go into the car and you dont need a key. Just my idea.
10-29-06, 02:07 PM
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I would think also, if you have a cut key in your dash, If someone breaks into your car and find the hidden key in the dash, now they can easyly start the car and drive off. yea, i know it will be work to get to the key, but they wont have to work on the hotwireing to start. Just dont like the idea of a good key left in my car. Thats why I just start my car myself, and not have remote start. Just my $0.02.
10-29-06, 11:48 PM
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Installed Viper alarm today
The Viper 791 with remote start, proximity sensor, door locks, and truck release took 5 hours. 
I went with the DEI bypass.....555x.....make sure you get the DEI one. It works great.
Also I recommend getting a proximity sensor, get DEI as well.
I went with the DEI bypass.....555x.....make sure you get the DEI one. It works great.
Also I recommend getting a proximity sensor, get DEI as well.
11-03-06, 11:10 AM
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that is pretty quick. Mine took about 8hrs, luckly my cousins boyfriend did it for FREE!
But to clear up some of the confusion about whether it would be ok to use the valet key. It would be ok because you are only using it as a bypass for the chip that is inside. The remote being in proximity does not make a difference.
But to clear up some of the confusion about whether it would be ok to use the valet key. It would be ok because you are only using it as a bypass for the chip that is inside. The remote being in proximity does not make a difference.
11-03-06, 11:22 AM
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OK Check This Scenario Out!
that is pretty quick. Mine took about 8hrs, luckly my cousins boyfriend did it for FREE!
But to clear up some of the confusion about whether it would be ok to use the valet key. It would be ok because you are only using it as a bypass for the chip that is inside. The remote being in proximity does not make a difference.
But to clear up some of the confusion about whether it would be ok to use the valet key. It would be ok because you are only using it as a bypass for the chip that is inside. The remote being in proximity does not make a difference.
11-03-06, 08:50 PM
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That really depends. They need to measure the resistor value in the key to either use a new resistor or just pull it out of the key.
The downside to remote start systems is that now, almost anything can be used to start your car since the factory lockout feature is essentially deactivated.
Basically, before, if someone broke your lock, they couldn't start the car since the car couldn't see the proper resistance.
But now, if someone broke the lock, they could start your car since the resistor is hard wired into place.
The downside to remote start systems is that now, almost anything can be used to start your car since the factory lockout feature is essentially deactivated.
Basically, before, if someone broke your lock, they couldn't start the car since the car couldn't see the proper resistance.
But now, if someone broke the lock, they could start your car since the resistor is hard wired into place.
11-04-06, 02:13 AM
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That really depends. They need to measure the resistor value in the key to either use a new resistor or just pull it out of the key.
The downside to remote start systems is that now, almost anything can be used to start your car since the factory lockout feature is essentially deactivated.
Basically, before, if someone broke your lock, they couldn't start the car since the car couldn't see the proper resistance.
But now, if someone broke the lock, they could start your car since the resistor is hard wired into place.
The downside to remote start systems is that now, almost anything can be used to start your car since the factory lockout feature is essentially deactivated.
Basically, before, if someone broke your lock, they couldn't start the car since the car couldn't see the proper resistance.
But now, if someone broke the lock, they could start your car since the resistor is hard wired into place.
11-04-06, 03:02 PM
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I just did a little test since I have a cut key that has not been programmed yet. Here are the results:
If I remote start the car when the alarm is disarmed and I use my key i can drive away with the car.
If the car is not armed and I just try to start the car with the unprogrammed key it still will not start.
This tells me that my car is still secure even with a key in the immobilizer. So I think you are ok.
There is an immobilizer out there made by someone other than DEI that does not require you to have your key in the car. However, my cousin's boyfriend, who did my install, who used to work at a very high end car stero/alarm shop, told me that you can use that one but it is not as reliable as the DEI one. That is why I went ahead and spend the extra money to get the DEI one and get another key made. Hope this helps.
Ken
If I remote start the car when the alarm is disarmed and I use my key i can drive away with the car.
If the car is not armed and I just try to start the car with the unprogrammed key it still will not start.
This tells me that my car is still secure even with a key in the immobilizer. So I think you are ok.
There is an immobilizer out there made by someone other than DEI that does not require you to have your key in the car. However, my cousin's boyfriend, who did my install, who used to work at a very high end car stero/alarm shop, told me that you can use that one but it is not as reliable as the DEI one. That is why I went ahead and spend the extra money to get the DEI one and get another key made. Hope this helps.
Ken