TWong350

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I know that some of you guys out there have purchased the smart card key from the LS and had it programmed for your 3GS. Looks like 2011 MY come standard with them now based on this 2011 Manual I found.

This would be the first year, no? Or do 2010 models have them (maybe even older)?

rominl

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i don't think 2010 has it. if that's the case i guess 2011 is the first year

pretty cool

jtrue28

I think the "key" word there is "If equipped". I don't think that will be standard.

jason60050

What are the benefits to the smart card compared with the smart key that comes with the vehicle?

khoab88

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^^ it's slimmer, more stylish; otherwise they serve the same function basically.

LexFather

sprintz

I thought you could order the card key to replace any FOB (including MY '06 and up). It just needs to be programmed.

??????

TWong350

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Well, the other thing is that the key on the GS is different so you would not have a key in the card that would work in case the battery died in the card.

*Batman*

That's not true. The GS key is compatible with the smartcard. I have a smart card with a key that has been cut by Lexus just for my car. Sewell sent my VIN to Lexus and Lexus cut the key insert and sent it to me directly along with a smart card.

TWong350

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Ah...you're right. Perhaps it's certain years or something. I'd search but I'm too lazy at the moment.

*Batman*

This is true. Any smart fob can be replaced with a smart card. However not models have a working key insert in case the cart dies. In our house we have smart cards for both the GS and the ES. However the ES doesn't have a key because the ES key is not compatible with the smart card insert.