Devor

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Hey guys I did some re-search and found out that with the 1993 sc300/400 the screw that holds the remotes battery cover will NOT stay in. Lexus admits this as a "defect" on the car. Its annoying because my battery never stays in my key and I cannot unlock/lock my car cause the caseing around it keeps comming open! has anyone gone to the dealership before to try to get them to give you a new caseing or possibly a new screw that will actually hold the key together? has anyone else had this problem on there 1993 sc?

CrimsonSC3

nope... i have a 93 sc300 and have never had a problem with mine

kikcaffine

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I dont have a screw, its long gone. I do need to find a battery though.....

1WILLY1

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agreed same here------ and if it did happen to me I would just put some lock tight in there or even a tiny bit of glue to hold it in place.

Devor

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Yea if I still had the screw (bought the car with the key screw missing)I would just put it in and put a little bit of glue to hold it shut but then again if I ever need to change the battery out it might get a little tricky

Tabaka

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Battery Shhhmattery...I haven't had a working remote since I bought my SC. Girls appreciate the old fashion guy who opens their door manually lol.

1WILLY1

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i assume your sc doesnt have the factory alarm system?

if so how do u deal with it without the unlock on the key?

Devor

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my key is jacked up the rubber piece that presses the lock/unlock button is missing so I cannot even press it however when I do lock the door manually with my key the alarm system does work.. today was the first time I herd it since I bought the car back in october, I poped the hood open and locked the car when I went to open the hood the alarm went off it caught me by suprise because Ive never herd mine lol

mEed

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man i have a 92.. and my key fob doesn't even work..

SexyLexy

Yes, my screw was m.i.a. and the battery kept falling out. while at the dealer one day they put a new screw in for me and I never had a problem again

Kira X

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I have the same issue on my key. I put a small piece of Scotch tape over the battery and put the cover back on. I don't have a screw in, and the battery stays in at all times now. The key even stays in one piece too.

Devor

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yea im gonna hit the dealership in the next fews days i hope thy give me a new screw

lev00221

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I had the same issue with my key. I put a very small bead of silicone on the edge of the housing and closed it. The following day I used a razor blade to remove the excess from the edge and it was ready to go. Holds well but it can be removed when you need to replace the battery. No screw needed!
Just another idea..........

aEO 37

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If you still have the screw, I would just put a dab of glue in the hole and just put the screw back in it. The glue would be strong enough to hold the screw in and if you wanted to open it back up again it'll still be possible just got to use a little force.

booga

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Devor,

I bought a spare key from a member of this forum to use it as a parts donor which I needed the rubber piece you talk about.

The screw on my key has locktite.