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Looking for current information on replacing key shells. (One of my keys disintegrated trying to unlock my car) I did a search, nothing new since 2007. Can I simply replace the plastic parts using my existing key blade and remote or do I have to have a new blade cut? Replacement keys are available on 'bay for next to nothing, or from the Lexus dealers for $65.00, I would like to avoid the dealer route if possible, but I know you get what you pay for.
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Looking for current information on replacing key shells. (One of my keys disintegrated trying to unlock my car) I did a search, nothing new since 2007. Can I simply replace the plastic parts using my existing key blade and remote or do I have to have a new blade cut? Replacement keys are available on 'bay for next to nothing, or from the Lexus dealers for $65.00, I would like to avoid the dealer route if possible, but I know you get what you pay for.
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I think I paid around $25-30 for key cutting and about $10 for the key/shell.
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Thanks for responding. This is what happens when you live in "PoDunkMiddleofNOEFFINWHERE!"; There are quite a few Lexus vehicles around here although the nearest dealer is 140 miles away. Apparently, none of these vehicles ever needs new keys made, all of the lock smith shops I have contacted say the same thing: "That's a high security key and you have to go to Seattle to get one made" so if I can't just get the plastic parts and put my key blade and the remote electronics in, I am going to get out the old JB Weld, fixed a LOT of stuff with that.
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here you go man. all you need is your VIN number and they will send it to you already cut. I ordered 2 from them already. I live in florida so i got it the next day after i paid for it both times. They ship really fast so you should have it by the end of the week for sure if you buy today
here you go man. all you need is your VIN number and they will send it to you already cut. I ordered 2 from them already. I live in florida so i got it the next day after i paid for it both times. They ship really fast so you should have it by the end of the week for sure if you buy today
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here you go man. all you need is your VIN number and they will send it to you already cut. I ordered 2 from them already. I live in florida so i got it the next day after i paid for it both times. They ship really fast so you should have it by the end of the week for sure if you buy today
here you go man. all you need is your VIN number and they will send it to you already cut. I ordered 2 from them already. I live in florida so i got it the next day after i paid for it both times. They ship really fast so you should have it by the end of the week for sure if you buy today
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Our keys can not just be cut by anyone, it need to be laser cut. Osh, homedepot, lowes do not have the proper equipment. You have to call your locksmith and ask them do they have the ability to cut lexus keys. 9 out of 10 local locksmith couldn't cut them for me. If you guys don't to get it on ebay, sewell can do it for $66.70 http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...1998/2791.html
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Our keys can not just be cut by anyone, it need to be laser cut. Osh, homedepot, lowes do not have the proper equipment. You have to call your locksmith and ask them do they have the ability to cut lexus keys. 9 out of 10 local locksmith couldn't cut them for me. If you guys don't to get it on ebay, sewell can do it for $66.70 http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...1998/2791.html
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im sure the key quality is better from sewell tho. I ordered a second one from that ebay store cuz my key snapped as i was turning on my car. Just the blade was stuck in the ignition. However it is about half the price of sewell key and you dont have to fax over any information it just comes right to you already cut. They say they have a 90 day warranty on it and it sucks that mine broke like a month after that. Guess i have to be more careful and not use so much brute strength when i turn on my car lol