My GS Then to Now
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Ok, so I haven't done much to the car lately but I did jump on the GS Flip Key Bandwagon haha.
I have in total 2 master keys, 2 valet keys, and 1 credit card key for my GS. One of the master keys was mangled up at the screw when I got it so the flip style key gave me an excuse to try out something else. Pretty inexpensive at $30 shipped to my door.
Here's the old master key that I am replacing the shell with
Looks decent right? Well look at this
So I took apart the shell man is this thing dirty!!!!
Pulled out the transponder
The new case with flip style blade
Flipped
Making sure I held down the blade while opening (it sprung open and the spring flew and went missing for a while lol) I put the transponder (cleaned up and a fresh battery inside) from the master key into the new case
Feels pretty natural
Done deal with the sticker and decal on
Now I just have to find someone to cut the blade. The local dealership said they aren't going to cut a key that is not supplied by Lexus. Something about it possibly messing up their cutting machine. Stupid liabilities. They said try an automotive locksmith.
Hopefully I will get to modding the car again soon!
I have in total 2 master keys, 2 valet keys, and 1 credit card key for my GS. One of the master keys was mangled up at the screw when I got it so the flip style key gave me an excuse to try out something else. Pretty inexpensive at $30 shipped to my door.
Here's the old master key that I am replacing the shell with
Looks decent right? Well look at this
So I took apart the shell man is this thing dirty!!!!
Pulled out the transponder
The new case with flip style blade
Flipped
Making sure I held down the blade while opening (it sprung open and the spring flew and went missing for a while lol) I put the transponder (cleaned up and a fresh battery inside) from the master key into the new case
Feels pretty natural
Done deal with the sticker and decal on
Now I just have to find someone to cut the blade. The local dealership said they aren't going to cut a key that is not supplied by Lexus. Something about it possibly messing up their cutting machine. Stupid liabilities. They said try an automotive locksmith.
Hopefully I will get to modding the car again soon!
Last edited by carbongs; 02-26-10 at 09:54 PM.