neena14

He does research on his car all the time. Matter of fact he is always looking for pasts for his car to the point that I can’t stand it. But this key thing was something that I messed up. So I feel it’s my responsibility to find out. I thought it would be hard and I would just give him money and he would take care of it. But when he said $1000, I thought may be I should do some research.

I know his addiction to car. I don’t like it. But he always has been like that. So I can’t do anything about it. I hate it. I told him if he would have lost my car key, I would have not even cared at all. But then again I have cheap corolla yr 2000. His Lexus cost way too much.

This is last time I am ever taking anybody’s key. Especially if person is so addicted their car.

PureDrifter

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actually your corolla is probably worth multiples of his car. PARTS for his car on the other hand are much more expensive than for your corolla.

chite5b

sounds like he is paranoid, i would tell him not to worry about it. The chances of whoever finds that key and finding the vehicle that matches the key is close to zero.

GRAND_LS 4

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He's going to come after you once he finds out you told her the truth

Honestly, he should've never said a thing about it, then came here and researched himself to find out it was only $60 bucs (that’s for a new key btw) rather then asking his gf (the one who has a more expensive car then him) to pay him $1000 bucs for a lost key.

We need a poll for future's sake

neena14

Thanks guys so much for your help

I have last quetion..plz if you know anything about it.

Ok so The key I get for $46, would that key have a small button on side (remote to open the car)?? Cause the key I lost had a small button on the side (remote). My bf wants button on side like his old key. He dont want key without remote.

Thanks sooooo much

GRAND_LS 4

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Im really sorry to be the one to tell you that you cant program keys with remotes on 1990-1992's if im not mistaken. You would have to buy new keys, and a new chip to work with your new remotes ($$$$$) . Here is the link:
http://www.lexus-parts.com/partdetai...bCategoryID=22

You get 2 keys and a transponder.

sha4000

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cut the YOUNG guy a break, he probably just heard stories about how expensive things are forb the car and made an assumption. it does sound like someone else gave him some bad info. and he just passed it on to his girlfriend.

neena14

so its $347 for two keys and a transponder?

he would not have to change car locks right? he can still use his current keys to open the car plus two new ones?



$347 is still too much for me to pay. i dont know what i am going to do.

RA40

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Now I'm curious...what has the dealer quoted to replace the key?

My memory has these years with the integrated remote key but you simply need to get the corresponding FCC ID# to be compatible with the remote capabilites of unlock, lock and trunk. These keys can be registered by the end user with a recognition program readily available here or on the net.

There is an ignition kill built into the ECU but the key does not have an ignition immobilizer transponder chip . This didn't come into the LS4 until '97+.

You can buy a non-remote key to operate the vehicle. The integrated remote will cost some $$. Unless both keys are lost, then you may be talking some serious $$ for the chip and new keys along with the usual key registration process.

Call your dealer and let us know.

skperformance

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It is true you can get the keys cheaper as stated above.
But come on ,you can't blame the boyfriend. He probably went to the dealer and how many times have they given us incorrect info charging 3 arms and 5 legs for simple parts.
He may be over inflating the price or the dealer is too stupid or that crooked to be not making a normal profit.
We all know better from our collective knowledge and sharing in the cars . Which mostly came from stupid dealers raking us over the coals .

PureDrifter

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i always thought the engine immobilizer came standard starting in 95 with the UCF20

RA40

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There has been an ignition kill if the factory security system. The keys for the 95-96 did not have the transpoder for communication with the ECU. '95-'96 Master key part# 90999-00220, $46. The '97 # is; 89785-30020 $53.

While the factory security isn't fool proof, a properly cut key will allow the '89-'96 LS to be driven. Beginning with '97, the key was registered with the car before it would allow the engine to run.

PureDrifter

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wasnt the immobilizer for the 95-96 in the fob?

RA40

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The 95-97 fob is for the door lock-unlock, trunk and panic functions. While it does set the factory security when locked, only an illegal entry will activate the ignition kill. Then the key is has to be inserted into the door or ignition and turned to cancel it...thus allowing the car to start/run.

Beginning with the '97: if it does not contain the transpoder key that has been registered with the car, the engine merely cranks. Those plastic wallet emergency keys or simple copies will only allow you to open the car.

The 95-97 LS remote is also compatible with several years of the frist gen SC 3/4.
FCC ID: HYQWDT-C
Canada: 1551 K1420.

The first gen integrated key has a similar FCC ID but is possibly designated by a "B". Dunno, it's been a spell.

neena14

so they dont make remote keys for 1991 model anymore? In order to get one new remote key ..locks need to be changed?

sorry for asking too many questions.