Hi folks,

Can you guys help me find a place that sells the most affordable shell case for the keyless entry? I strill have the key, I can turn on the engine, remotes buttons work, and everything is fine except it looks like this:

sad face

As you can see, it's cracked but not completely. I almost lost the remote buttons because the shell split in two and the remote fell out. Good thing I noticed.

Thanks!

 

here is the link!
Both of my keys broke in the same spot as well

http://www.factorylexusparts.com/ser...Y-SHELL/Detail

 

I bought 3 Lexus blank keys for about $15.00 on ebay. Don't spend $55.00 for one key.

 

Can you list which seller you used so we know which is a good one?

 

ya it happend to me too so i superglued it and tape it (just a little)..but that was only temporary..but it did the job just fine..

 

The key has three part.

1. Shell half with the key blade molded in.
2. Electronics
3. The other half shell.


I was once in the Lexus parts dept and the associate rummaged through a bin and gave the item#3 for free to a customer ... it was cannibalized from some key. If #3 is broken, check with Lexus parts and if they are as nice as Lexus of Austin, you can have one for free.

Salim

 

#1 and #2 are both broke and cracked. I don't understand how i'm supposed to replace just #1 if the key blade is molded in. Wouldn't I have to pay a butt load of money to get the new key laser cut?

 

I said #3 can be had for free. Cracked #2 is hard for me to visualize. If possible post a pic.

Next cheaper option is to by an uncut key and have it cut by the seller.

If #2 is broken, then search on net for some one selling an old one.


Salim

 

Oops, sorry. I meant broken/cracked #1 and #3. Both shell halves are damaged.

 

Get a couple of them from here - http://www.dealextreme.com/p/lexus-2...y-casing-16361

They are good and will last you at least a few years if not more. Once you get them, take your old key and this blank to a local locksmith and they should be able to grind the key for you for about $20

Put the old electronics back into this new shell

I had the same issue and it worked beautifully. The key quality is good and this is the cheapest way to replace it.

 

I had the exact same issues with my keys.

Purchased replacements from a guy/company on eBay (Rocket-keys). 2 keys minus the electronics for $40 - CUT & SHIPPED for free. And, you get your choice of colors.

You'll need your 4-figit keycode in order to have him cut it for you. Or he can also work off of a picture (although I'd be less likely to trust that method).

I'm very happy with them!