My GS Then to Now
02-26-10, 09:44 PM
#256
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.
03-17-10, 10:48 AM
#263
So the key was cut finally and here are the pics! It works in all the stock locations and luckily I didn't have to cut the blade down any due to my remote starter having the chip inside the ignition.
Door lock
Trunk lock
Glove box
Ignition
Door lock
Trunk lock
Glove box
Ignition
