funglenn

iTrader: (10)

Fellow CL members,

I feel like there is this debate, and no one knows for sure.

Does anyone have a 2006 IS that has successfully gotten a SmartCard key to work with their car? Again this is Lexus Part number #8990450642

I want one but have seen soo many conflicting posts...

Thanks

PaPaHoFF

iTrader: (19)

i definitely want to know this too... I wish sewell would clear this up instead of just saying to change the battery.

funglenn

iTrader: (10)

no one really?

Uda880

iTrader: (7)

If you bought the smart key for 2006 - 2008 Lexus IS then it should work, as it's on the same rolling code prefix as the standard keyfob. If you bought the smart key for 2009 - 2011 for a 2006 vehicle (for example), then it will operate on a different code prefix, and will not work with your vehicle.

funglenn

iTrader: (10)

I don't mean any disrespect, but there are alot of shoulds and maybe and such. I know the part numbers, the issue is people who buy the right part and still say no, not possible for 2006, it is 2007-2008 only.

Thus I am looking for confirmation from a no kidding 2006 owner with a keycard.

Thanks

funglenn

iTrader: (10)

bump...anyone!

tBayBoi20

no real word? "should work" makes me weary when I am going to be spending that much cash. But it is such a sweet mod.

LexGirl33

I have a 2006 is250 with smart card (wallet key)
Ask any of the south Florida guys. They've seen it function

tBayBoi20

Sweet. Id like to get one for sure. When I get back to Tampa, I am going to have to make a trip down 75 to meet up with some of yall and shoot the ish...

ULTiMaX99

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i can confirm that it works. got the smartcard key from sewell too.

LexGirl33

My husband got a used one from a member that had previously used it on his 2007 IS350. For whatever reason it didn't work. Turns out it was the wrong FCC number on the back of it or something that only allowed it to work on certain year Lexus' and not others. My 2006 was built in 2005. So the dealership just swapped it out with some other LS's card they had on sight and it worked. Just FYI.

The person who would know is lexus305. He is very smart with Lexus keys. He is a friend of my husband and I. He is a member on these forums.

Sconnie

Sweet!!! What are they going for these days?