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Buying a Master key off ebay

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Old 01-25-08 | 07:40 AM
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I would like to know if i but this lexus key off ebay would it be compatible for my 01 gs 430 because it says its an uncut for 01-03 SC430 & LS430 and other years and models?
Old 01-25-08 | 08:08 AM
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when i bought my car..(used) i only got one regular key....
they didn't have the master key with the buttons....

hopefully anyone can answer this for you cause ill love to know too..
i really would like the key pad to work....
Old 01-25-08 | 12:55 PM
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I'd say it would be a lot of easier if u get it from Sewell.
u can be sure Sewell wont mess u up, and Sewell will cut ur key for free.

i just got 1 master key, and it works fine!.
Old 01-25-08 | 07:14 PM
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I bought one off ebay and it looks exactly like my master key... I say looks because I cant find anyone in Athens/Atlanta GA area to cut it... I took it to Lexus and they said they only cut keys they sell because the ones off ebay are so hard they break the cutter... Sounded like b.s. to me...
Old 01-25-08 | 07:31 PM
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After my trip to Asia this past summer my sister lost one of my master keys. I ordered one off ebay and got it cut at lexus, the key works flawlessly. The key blade is a bit longer than OEM but it doesn't effect the functionality of the key. Also make sure the code on the back of the key matches your current key.
Old 01-25-08 | 07:34 PM
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you know what just use that code on the back of your key as the only search term on ebay, and make sure you check on search description box below the search box.
Old 01-25-08 | 08:32 PM
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To save the headache, just buy it from Sewell Lexus Parts

http://www.lexus-parts.com/

I bought my valet key there for $54.00 and it was cut already.

Program the key with the master key (base on the direction) they gave me.

Master key is about 157.
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