Can’t unlock my 2014 IS250 neither with Key Fob nor manual key
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Can’t unlock my 2014 IS250 neither with Key Fob nor manual key
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I’m facing critical issue with my 2014 IS250. I was using other car for nearly two weeks and decided to use my IS250 today but couldn’t unlock the car with the Key Fob nor the manual key inserted therein. I think the car’s battery is dead but how can I get into the car to get the battery replaced. The car is not opening!
I’m facing critical issue with my 2014 IS250. I was using other car for nearly two weeks and decided to use my IS250 today but couldn’t unlock the car with the Key Fob nor the manual key inserted therein. I think the car’s battery is dead but how can I get into the car to get the battery replaced. The car is not opening!
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As I understand it, the manual key should work whether or not the car battery is dead as it is the physical turn that turns the lock actuator... but maybe I am wrong?
Are you sure you are trying to use the correct key/fob for the car?
Are you sure you are trying to use the correct key/fob for the car?
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I’m facing critical issue with my 2014 IS250. I was using other car for nearly two weeks and decided to use my IS250 today but couldn’t unlock the car with the Key Fob nor the manual key inserted therein. I think the car’s battery is dead but how can I get into the car to get the battery replaced. The car is not opening!
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I just played this game on my other car.
Try again with manual key because that seems odd it didn't work. Sometimes when were frustrated we over look little things.
Otherwise jump start
Try again with manual key because that seems odd it didn't work. Sometimes when were frustrated we over look little things.
Otherwise jump start
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I would give the key a try on the trunk as well if you haven't already
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I have tried several times to unlock the car with the manual/mechanical key but no way, it’s not opening even when I turn the key clockwise and countered-clockwise. I know it sounds weird but this is what happened. I have come across similar posts, where some are saying that IS model has such a problem. Someone told me to open the car using balloon technique but I know this will create a small gap in the door which will allow the air to come in during driving.
I managed to open the trunk with the key but I couldn’t push the rear seat from the trunk as the rear seat in IS model can only be opened from inside the car.
I really don’t know what to do.
I managed to open the trunk with the key but I couldn’t push the rear seat from the trunk as the rear seat in IS model can only be opened from inside the car.
I really don’t know what to do.
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I had to break into my first gen IS300 forever ago. I got access to the trunk, then stuck my arm through the armrest door, pulled off one of the headrests and used as a stick to manually unlock the door.
When I manually tried to unlock the door, it would unlock for a split second and then auto-relock very quickly (must be an alarm function). My girlfriend (now my wife) had to quickly grab the door before it relocked.
does it appear yours is doing the same? could you use a second person to pull the handle when you manually unlock the drivers door?
Last edited by sixbanger; 04-13-19 at 06:02 AM.
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Have you had work done on your driver door? I read in a similar thread that another person had their window regulator replaced, and when the work was being done, they somehow messed up the locking mechanism so the mechanical key wouldnt work. The dealer ended up fixing it for free
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ual-key-2.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ual-key-2.html
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I would offer to come help, but it looks like you are literally 1/2 way around the world from me.
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This is definitely an odd one.
The entire purpose of having the metal blade key is for this very reason...can't access the car with remote or touch handle.
The fact that you can insert the key and turn it would suggest you have the right key and you're inserting it in all the way.
The cylinder is mechanically connected directly to the actuator assembly, so once you turn it the door will unlock...much like you saw with the trunk that you were able to open.
If you don't feel any resistance with turning the key, then likely something is disconnected or broken...which I realize doesn't help you to access the vehicle at this point.
Options...call a tow truck to see if they can Slim Jim the door open.
Or forget about the door and see if you can get the hood open and supply power to the battery so you can use the remote.
I'm never tried to pop the hood through the grill, but I think anything is worth a shot at this point.
The entire purpose of having the metal blade key is for this very reason...can't access the car with remote or touch handle.
The fact that you can insert the key and turn it would suggest you have the right key and you're inserting it in all the way.
The cylinder is mechanically connected directly to the actuator assembly, so once you turn it the door will unlock...much like you saw with the trunk that you were able to open.
If you don't feel any resistance with turning the key, then likely something is disconnected or broken...which I realize doesn't help you to access the vehicle at this point.
Options...call a tow truck to see if they can Slim Jim the door open.
Or forget about the door and see if you can get the hood open and supply power to the battery so you can use the remote.
I'm never tried to pop the hood through the grill, but I think anything is worth a shot at this point.
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Thank you guys for your guidance and advice. I want to share with you the outcome. I made it, finally!
After watching several videos on YouTube, I managed to reach the hood lock through the grill using jack’s speed handle and I slightly pushed the spring which is linked with the hood release cable, then the hood popped up. After I opened the hood, I jumped the car battery then unlocked the doors with the key fob. It was clear that all the mess caused by a dead battery!
After watching several videos on YouTube, I managed to reach the hood lock through the grill using jack’s speed handle and I slightly pushed the spring which is linked with the hood release cable, then the hood popped up. After I opened the hood, I jumped the car battery then unlocked the doors with the key fob. It was clear that all the mess caused by a dead battery!
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Thank you guys for your guidance and advice. I want to share with you the outcome. I made it, finally!
After watching several videos on YouTube, I managed to reach the hood lock through the grill using jack’s speed handle and I slightly pushed the spring which is linked with the hood release cable, then the hood popped up. After I opened the hood, I jumped the car battery then unlocked the doors with the key fob. It was clear that all the mess caused by a dead battery!
After watching several videos on YouTube, I managed to reach the hood lock through the grill using jack’s speed handle and I slightly pushed the spring which is linked with the hood release cable, then the hood popped up. After I opened the hood, I jumped the car battery then unlocked the doors with the key fob. It was clear that all the mess caused by a dead battery!
At least now we know you can go through the grill to open the hood for sure.
Be sure to get your manual key cylinders looked at right away so this doesn't happen again.
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Thank you guys for your guidance and advice. I want to share with you the outcome. I made it, finally!
After watching several videos on YouTube, I managed to reach the hood lock through the grill using jack’s speed handle and I slightly pushed the spring which is linked with the hood release cable, then the hood popped up. After I opened the hood, I jumped the car battery then unlocked the doors with the key fob. It was clear that all the mess caused by a dead battery!
After watching several videos on YouTube, I managed to reach the hood lock through the grill using jack’s speed handle and I slightly pushed the spring which is linked with the hood release cable, then the hood popped up. After I opened the hood, I jumped the car battery then unlocked the doors with the key fob. It was clear that all the mess caused by a dead battery!