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Where can I cut master key?

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Old 12-08-07, 03:43 PM
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Default Where can I cut master key?

Searched and someone said Ace Hardware. Just went there and they said they don't have the machine to do it.

Where else can I go besides the dealership?
Old 12-08-07, 04:00 PM
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You have to find a locksmith. Had the same issue a while back. Stealership wouldn't do it since I had an aftermarket ebay key.
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mods: please move this to the socal section.
Old 12-08-07, 04:55 PM
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You can use yellowpages.com. Search for locksmiths and call each one up and ask them if they can cut a Lexus key. When you find one, they'll most likely ask for registration and ID (or they should).
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Where are you located? If you're in the So Cal i know a place that does in OC for like 70 bucks? is it the key with alarm built it? or just a normal key?
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for $70.00, you might as well order an OEM one from Sewell that has been cut.
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i have an oem master key bought from ebay. it has a transponder inside that i can program with. I would much rather spend less than $70 to cut my master key (a brand new one is only $190 cut and shipped).
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I normally just buy a key precut from Sewell, then buy a transponder chip on eBay for like $30. Try yellowpages like I suggested.
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