2023 IS-500 Key Card (Not FOB)
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From my dealer experience the service center is completely incompetent when it comes to knowledge of this car.
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As far as the key - you can program it yourself via TS.
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Bechtold (03-16-24)
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Not sure how those tools work, but you program it inside of tech stream the same way you program a normal Keyfob.
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Intermediate
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Would love to order one of these! My nearest Lexus dealership is about 2 hours away and they won't return my calls for ordering the card itself. I'm curious if my local Toyota dealership could program it for me?
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My local dealer was able to add the Smart Key Card to my IS500 configuration; with no problems. I don't understand why Lexus said it was not available when you can buy it and simply have it programmed. All of the parts that "lojackfty" posted on 09162023 worked great without any issues. The normal fob with the F on it looks great as well!
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I got the card and blank using the part numbers above.. I called 2 lexus dealers. One said they cant do it. if it didnt come with it you cant add it. The other 2 said they can try, but if it doesn't work I have to pay150.00 from one dealer or 130 from another dealer whether it works or not since I didnt buy the parts from them..
Trying to decide what to do..
Trying to decide what to do..
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I got the card and blank using the part numbers above.. I called 2 lexus dealers. One said they cant do it. if it didnt come with it you cant add it. The other 2 said they can try, but if it doesn't work I have to pay150.00 from one dealer or 130 from another dealer whether it works or not since I didnt buy the parts from them..
Trying to decide what to do..
Trying to decide what to do..
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My dealership charged me for the programming and did not warranty it would work, however, they would not have charged me if the key was not programmable for my IS500. I purchased the key components from Lexus of Akron, and had it programmed by my longtime Hendricks Lexus dealership in town. I have a relationship with a dealership going back 30+ years, perhaps that's the difference as to the how you have been treated, as far as this key configuration issue is concerned. There's no reason why the key programming does not work, if you purchased the key component that "lojackfty" listed, which are the same one's I purchased and had configured for my 2023 IS500.
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Just finished programming mine. Paid the $70 for two days of tech stream use. Took all of 5 min.
curious if the only option is to get the key blank cut at a dealer or can a locksmith do it?
** update- went by the dealer and they cut the key for free. **
curious if the only option is to get the key blank cut at a dealer or can a locksmith do it?
** update- went by the dealer and they cut the key for free. **
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Hmmm, I am very interested in going this route. I have a question though. How do you connect the key card to the computer? is it just have to be near by? I really want to try this out. so any info would be appreciated
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you’ll need a compatible obd2 cable. I had a tactrix from a previous car. But once you start the programming process it gives you step by step instructions. Just tap the current remote to the start button and then the keycard. The car beeps to confirm it reads it.