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Spare Fob, VIN needed?

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Old 02-06-13, 08:14 PM
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Default Spare Fob, VIN needed?

Called the Lexus dealer today to get a price on having them make me a spare fob and cut a key.

Just wanted the price.

There is a locksmith near me who can do it for $219 plus tax. That's a brand new fob, new key that is cut, and the fob programmed. I went there yesterday, and its a brand new denso fob. They have a bunch in stock.

The tech I spoke too at the Lexus dealer said he needed my VIN in order to give me a price... Why? I can log onto Sewell and put a new fob and key in my shopping cart and they don't ask for my VIN unless I'm having them cut the key as well.
Old 02-06-13, 09:07 PM
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Maybe their system just needs a VIN number to look up a specific key fob? That could be how they are categorized in their system.
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Sorry to ressurect an old thread, but OP did you get the fob programmed and key cut at the locksmith?

If so, is it a chain or a mom and pop just up by you?

Thanks!
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