podlesnick

@Mamberly


Here is my open key fob

Mamberly

@podlesnick Could you take out the module and flip it over? I need to see the FCC ID and Model on the other side.

podlesnick

i just don't know, how to take out the module. My key is different from this video:

My key does not have the red button (speaker or what it is) and does not have the spot where you should put the metal part.

SaraLvsLxs

@Mamberly @jahnjva who were the locksmiths that you used? I am willing to travel to get this done. I’m one of the original posters on this thread about the key card and have not had luck for over a year. Thank you sooo much!!!

@ChefT which dealership programmed it for you? I am willing to travel to them to get one for my RX. Thank you so much!!

jahnjva

I went to a local locksmith who thought he could do it. When I brought the car there he couldn't even access the car data. If you don't get the dealer to do it, make sure the locksmith has up to date Tech Stream software. The local locksmith gave me the name of a mobile locksmith who had the correct software and was able to take care of it. Independent local mobile locksmith.

SaraLvsLxs

thanks are you willing to share his information?

ColoradoDavid

I heard thru the grapevine that Costco has a keyfob program that is about half the cost of dealerships. No idea if they can accommodate Lexus key fobs tho.

jahnjva

Noble Locksmith 804-300-3400 (mobile in Virginia area)

kenvin100

Bump-couldn't help but notice some success with the 5th gen

I've been trying with the 4th Generation RX350 in Canada to no avail....

vandine

Given the Fob shortage Lexus should provide a key card. Can't be that difficult.
I guess all the smart, TQM Kaizen trained Lexus staff have retired. No thinking ahead, quality control and stellar customer service.

jahnjva

It has nothing to do with smart techs. If they can program the fob, they can program the wallet key. The issue is that Lexus didn't "officially" offer the wallet key as an option on the 5th gen Rx's. The dealers won't therefore acknowledge the wallet key as an option nor will they program it for you. You have to buy the wallet key and have a locksmith that has current Techstream software program it for you. It cost me $500Plus for the wallet card, metal access key and programming but I love the convenience of no fob to carry around. I even asked a local Toyota dealer to program it and they like Lexus refused.

The crazy thing is they offer the wallet card on the NX which has the same fob as the RX.

vandine

Think big picture, corporate groupthink. Lexus was a premium brand because of their penchant for work ethic, pride, and commitment to quality.
The key fob issue, the crappy digital key and app are indications that the previous generation with their work ethic and commitment to quality have retired. Along with the smart folks who would have designed a work around for this issue.
Lexus apparently wants to save money and as lond as consumers put up with it, Lexus can do whatever it wants.
All they seem to care about are profit, and hiring the best people and keeping them cuts into profits.A worid class quality system costs money, companies are all about cutting corners.
Sadly this is true for most products these days.


QUOTE=jahnjva;11748503]It has nothing to do with smart techs. If they can program the fob, they can program the wallet key. The issue is that Lexus didn't "officially" offer the wallet key as an option on the 5th gen Rx's. The dealers won't therefore acknowledge the wallet key as an option nor will they program it for you. You have to buy the wallet key and have a locksmith that has current Techstream software program it for you. It cost me $500Plus for the wallet card, metal access key and programming but I love the convenience of no fob to carry around. I even asked a local Toyota dealer to program it and they like Lexus refused.

The crazy thing is they offer the wallet card on the NX which has the same fob as the RX.[/QUOTE]