Billh2

I am assuming that since this is a Lexus Dealer, (Lexus of North Miami) these are original Lexus keys. (I will be very unhappy if they aren't). Their prices are really good on this item, not so on other Lexus parts. I was quoted prices higher than retail compared to Sewell, and that's BEFORE the Sewell discount!

SidhuGs300

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do you guys know if sewell will cut the switchblade key for you aswell...if you cannot find anyone to laser cut it for you?? I just like that style better..

sakataj

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my local dealership tried to.....but with how soft that key is,they cut one side and couldnt get the other side to stay in their holder. i still have that key at the house with one side cut in it. alot of people have had this key cut successfully though.

OP i bought both my spare master keys from sewell. they cut them and shipped them to me. i had to provide proof of ownership though

wdlugitch

Are the keys you received from them the same as the keys you had; i.e. with the L logo on one side?

ThomasGS4

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Just received my key. It does say Denso on it, so I guess it's OEM.

Looks exactly as pictured.

Billh2

I haven't received my keys yet, Florida to Washington State takes a while. Since these keys are priced so much less than any OEM listings I have found, I called them and specifically asked if these were OEM units, and they assured me that they are. IMHO, the .99 cent Ebay units are junk.

ThomasGS4

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I will say that the metal on the key doesn't feel as smooth as the original key I have. It might be because it was just cut.

wdlugitch

I ordered two on March 31, they are supposed to be delivered on April 7, and I will report further.

Chin

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The OEM Denso 3 button key shell/housing is just a bad design that is making Lexus some nice profits. If you drive your car regularly, eventually you will need a shell. I actually heard a Lexus parts guy tell someone that they should not put thier Lexus key on the same key ring as the rest of your keys because that's what causes them to break.

Billh2

Nice profit I guess, $65.00 for a key shell from the dealer, ridiculous. I know, luxury car, Lexus brand, you gotta pay for quality etc. They are still guilty of automotive rape. It would be nice if I could just use my one car key, unfortunately not a practical solution for me. Now I have to be sure to put the key in with the buttons facing left or everytime I go around a right trun the other keys on the ring smack the steering column.

ThomasGS4

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Did anyone else receive their keys?

OT0814

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They do seem to be cheaper from this dealership but at the price hey its 30 bucks as opposed to 60. I had my blade break right in my ignition. I have a spare key luckily i was able to use while this key came in. and they are really sharp at first but after i while it does feel a lot smoother.

Billh2

UPS delivered them this evening.
They look considerably better than the ones that fell apart soon after I bought them. The big problem with the aftermarket ones was the way that they anchored the blade in the housing. The aftermarket blades were held in with the covers, the new ones have the strip of plastic that covers the end of the blade inside the cover so I would say that they are true Lexus brand. (They have "Denso" on the back, but so did the cheapos)

The only knock is the blade is its exactly .144 longer than the OEM key. Not really a big deal, just different. I would have no problem buying them again.

wdlugitch

How did you determine they were exactly .144 longer than original? Do they work in your car??

ThomasGS4

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My new key is the same length as my "shorter" key.