Programing key fob help
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Programing key fob help
New to the forum, just bought a 2006 gS430, my problem is it only came with one key fob and it's missing the valet key. I was curious if I bought a key fob ifi was able to program it myself
Thanks in advance for any help
Thanks in advance for any help
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Also if you buy a key fob online, note that there are several FCC-IDs used on Lexus keys (they are not all the same). So check you buy a key with the same FCCID. The FCC ID is printed on the front of the key fob.
Also there is no such thing as a Valet key. You probably mean the metal key insert for the fob. You can order those from lexus.sewellparts.com at a reasonable price. However note, that this only helps open the door if the battery is completely dead. You can't start the car with it.
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No only dealer can program fobs, and to program one you have to re-program all since they are synced.
Also if you buy a key fob online, note that there are several FCC-IDs used on Lexus keys (they are not all the same). So check you buy a key with the same FCCID. The FCC ID is printed on the front of the key fob.
Also there is no such thing as a Valet key. You probably mean the metal key insert for the fob. You can order those from lexus.sewellparts.com at a reasonable price. However note, that this only helps open the door if the battery is completely dead. You can't start the car with it.
Also if you buy a key fob online, note that there are several FCC-IDs used on Lexus keys (they are not all the same). So check you buy a key with the same FCCID. The FCC ID is printed on the front of the key fob.
Also there is no such thing as a Valet key. You probably mean the metal key insert for the fob. You can order those from lexus.sewellparts.com at a reasonable price. However note, that this only helps open the door if the battery is completely dead. You can't start the car with it.
Thanks again
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Regarding the fobs, take all your fobs at once to a dealer. I would call around and offer them 30 minutes of labor for the job ($60). Some dealers charge a full hour ($120).
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No only dealer can program fobs, and to program one you have to re-program all since they are synced.
Also if you buy a key fob online, note that there are several FCC-IDs used on Lexus keys (they are not all the same). So check you buy a key with the same FCCID. The FCC ID is printed on the front of the key fob.
Also there is no such thing as a Valet key. You probably mean the metal key insert for the fob. You can order those from lexus.sewellparts.com at a reasonable price. However note, that this only helps open the door if the battery is completely dead. You can't start the car with it.
Also if you buy a key fob online, note that there are several FCC-IDs used on Lexus keys (they are not all the same). So check you buy a key with the same FCCID. The FCC ID is printed on the front of the key fob.
Also there is no such thing as a Valet key. You probably mean the metal key insert for the fob. You can order those from lexus.sewellparts.com at a reasonable price. However note, that this only helps open the door if the battery is completely dead. You can't start the car with it.
Because it sends a signal to the computer....?
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It all depends how dead. If totally dead then it won't work. In most instances fob will work but not enough power to crank engine.
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Then the AAA guy couldn't start the car with the regular booster battery so he had to get a heavy duty truck booster battery.
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