Lost my last key! Help!
03-20-11, 09:00 PM
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Lost my last key! Help!
So I lost the only key to my 97 sc300. I still have the remote lock/unlock. Ive searched and read many threads but Im still confused. For what reason would I need to get the key programmed or flashed or whatever ? Do all these keys have chips in them, even if the remote lock/unlock is separate? I already looked online and sewell lexus sells and cuts master keys so I'm guessing thats my best bet. TIA.
03-20-11, 09:10 PM
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I was going to say hav a key cut at the dealer...
03-20-11, 09:54 PM
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You lost the key but still have the "remote lock/unlock"....what?
03-20-11, 10:02 PM
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You lost the key but still have the "remote lock/unlock"....what?
The little black remote thing, not sure what its called, sorry.
03-20-11, 11:08 PM
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So you're saying you've got a key fob remote but no key? For my '92 the remote is built into the key. I think that's what Luxor's question is about.
03-20-11, 11:27 PM
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So you're saying you've got a key fob remote but no key? For my '92 the remote is built into the key. I think that's what Luxor's question is about.
Ya, on my 92 the remote was built into the key as well. But on the 97 it came with a seperate key fob remote.
03-20-11, 11:37 PM
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Well then you should just be able to get a new key and have it cut. I don't think there's a chip in it or anything.
03-21-11, 12:42 AM
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GO to the dealer ... triple A if you have it might help on making a spare one and programming it
03-21-11, 03:04 AM
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You have to go to the dealer. They will want proof of ownership before they will cut a new key.
03-21-11, 12:55 PM
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Thanks for the replies guys. So there is no cheaper alternative than going to the dealer huh? This sucks.
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03-21-11, 01:07 PM
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Buy an uncut key from Sewell Lexus and take it to your local Lexus dealer and have them cut it. If I am not mistaken 97+ keys are chipped.
03-21-11, 04:21 PM
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'96 and '97 models came with separate remotes. OP, all you need to do it buy a non-chipped key from Sewell. They will cut it for you for free if you can provide information stating that you own the vehicle.
03-21-11, 05:53 PM
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Ive had a non remote master key cut at a dealer for 25 bucks, the 100 they quoted you seems a bit high.
03-21-11, 07:18 PM
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Does the 1997 come with these types of key?
03-21-11, 09:12 PM
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Lost my last key! Help!
