Programming a Key can be done!
01-04-11, 12:34 PM
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I have been looking at a Key programmer worth $32 off fleabay. According to the RX folks who actually have purchased them and used them, it really works. It is actually a Toyota keymaker and works through the OBD terminal. The RX can not be programmed with the gas-pedal bit, unlike our SC's.
I only have 1 key for the RX too and need 1 bad, but do have the credit card key. For the SC, I have uno! Not good.
I only have 1 key for the RX too and need 1 bad, but do have the credit card key. For the SC, I have uno! Not good.
01-04-11, 12:45 PM
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Yeah, me too. I only have 1 key! I am about to give up from getting ripped off and have it done by Lexus. At least it will be done right without hassle. 
~$400 eeks! Also, according to some website.. 5 master and 3 valet.
~$400 eeks! Also, according to some website.. 5 master and 3 valet.
01-04-11, 07:56 PM
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I find your price quotes interesting. 14 months ago, when I got home with my new-to-me '02 SC, I went into the local dealership about getting a small key to carry in my wallet for emergency purposes. Note: When I bought my car ( I'm 3rd owner ) I was given two master keys. The dealer said that the only keys that were available were the master type keys at $300 each.
This same dealer recently quoted me $155 for new floor mats. When I emailed back that I had prices in the $120-range he replied that if I wanted the 'cheaper' mats they could sell those to me for $130. I'm thinking those 'cheaper' mats are probably the stuff from 'the bay' that go for ~$90.
My local dealer =
Sorry to get off-topic but this local outfit just rankles me,
Jerry Baumchen
01-04-11, 11:38 PM
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Yes, I was surprised at my quoted prices unless they didn't tell me about the hidden charges. I'll stop by the dealer and look at the parts myself this weekend. I wonder some dealers are trying to make a lot of money out of this. I also got a quote for the sc430 mats and they are $111 plus tax shipped from dallas.
For some of you looking for three button master key replacement check these guys out. They said they carry them and will cost around $100 shipped. Still working with them to confirm.
http://feedback.ebay.com/ebaymotors/...edbackAsSeller
For some of you looking for three button master key replacement check these guys out. They said they carry them and will cost around $100 shipped. Still working with them to confirm.
http://feedback.ebay.com/ebaymotors/...edbackAsSeller
01-05-11, 03:28 AM
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question for you guys on these keys. I just picked up an 02 and unfortunately, it only has the valet key. The car is great, but it sure would be nice to beable to lock/unlock the car with a remote.
So, with the above mentioned programming, can I get one of the remote keys off the above site and program it. I'm assumning since the car is using the chip in the valet to start, the programming should work, right?
When I asked the Toyota dealer about it, they said since I don't have a master key, I would have to get a whole new processor system to get master keys.
Just trying to wade through all the BS from the dealers trying to get money.
So, with the above mentioned programming, can I get one of the remote keys off the above site and program it. I'm assumning since the car is using the chip in the valet to start, the programming should work, right?
When I asked the Toyota dealer about it, they said since I don't have a master key, I would have to get a whole new processor system to get master keys.
Just trying to wade through all the BS from the dealers trying to get money.
01-05-11, 06:25 AM
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question for you guys on these keys. I just picked up an 02 and unfortunately, it only has the valet key. The car is great, but it sure would be nice to beable to lock/unlock the car with a remote.
So, with the above mentioned programming, can I get one of the remote keys off the above site and program it. I'm assumning since the car is using the chip in the valet to start, the programming should work, right?
When I asked the Toyota dealer about it, they said since I don't have a master key, I would have to get a whole new processor system to get master keys.
Just trying to wade through all the BS from the dealers trying to get money.
So, with the above mentioned programming, can I get one of the remote keys off the above site and program it. I'm assumning since the car is using the chip in the valet to start, the programming should work, right?
When I asked the Toyota dealer about it, they said since I don't have a master key, I would have to get a whole new processor system to get master keys.
Just trying to wade through all the BS from the dealers trying to get money.
If you don't have a master key, there are ways to CLONE your valet key to another key, but this can't be done just with the keys and the car...you need a device that can CLONE. I've never seen anyone selling the key-cloning device, but there are several websites that offer the service. You mail them your valet key and your blank, they clone them, and send them back to you.
Also, keep in mind that there are two independent steps to program a 3-button key.
A) You have to get the transponder chip in the key programmed, so the key will start the car.
B) You have to program the button part of the remote so that the buttons will lock/unlock/release the trunk
01-05-11, 08:12 AM
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Found via a quick search using the cryptic search terms "programming key".
After lots of tries (and failures) using the directions on the Forum, I contacted East Coast Locksmiths.
Tami provided me with directions that were similar to those posted on the Forum, but a bit different than the ones I used. She said that, for some reason, people had problems successfully programming keys for this car. Might be timing?? Mine is a 2002 that was built in August of 2002 -- one of the last ones for that year. So, at least for this car, the dealer didn't block out key programming.
The directions follow.
Key Programming
1. Close all doors.
2. Insert an already programmed master key into the ignition.
3. Turn the key from the OFF to On and back OFF FIVE (5) times.
4. Open and close the drivers door SIX (6) times.
5. Remove the key from the ignition.
6. Insert the new key you want to program into the ignition.
7. Wait 1 minute. The security light will be blinking for this one minute. When it stops blinking your key is programmed. To end programming step on brake one time.
Timing may be important. I did the key on and off to the count of 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi said in regular speach -- or just about on the second. Then switched keys in 3-5 seconds. Then opened the door to the same beat.
The Security light flashed for about a minute and then went out. I then hit the brake once -- proably within 3-5 seconds of the light going out.
Then started the car with the newly programmed valet key. I assume the same thing would program a new master key. Question? Can you have more than one master key? If so I may buy one and try again. Hate to lose or break the master from what I hear.
Also, here were her directions for programming the remote on the master key. Let me know if they work.
Remote Programming
1. Close and lock all doors. Unlock and open drivers door.
2. Put key into ignition and remove TWO TIMES.
3. Close and open the drivers door TWO TIMES.
4. Put key into the ignition and remove.
5. Close and open the drivers door two times.
6. Put key into the ignition. Close the drivers door.
7. Turn ignition ON then OFF ONE TIME- this will put the car in ADD mode for your remote. (Turning the ignition ON then OFF TWO TIMES will ADD the remote but will erase all existing remotes.)
8. Remove the key from the ignition. The door locks will cycle one time (or two if you are erasing) . On the REMOTE press and hold the LOCK and the UNLOCK button for 2 seconds. On the REMOTE press the LOCK button for one second.
AT THIS POINT, the locks should cycle by themselves ONE time. This means the procedure was accepted. IF the locks cycle twice it has failed. IF this happens you must start over. Hold the remotes higher up for better reception
9. Open and close the drivers door. Put key in ignition and pull out. This will end
programming.
Thank youi Tami!!!! Saved me $80 and a big hassle. I got the key from Sewell for way less than the local Lexus dealer.
John
Tami provided me with directions that were similar to those posted on the Forum, but a bit different than the ones I used. She said that, for some reason, people had problems successfully programming keys for this car. Might be timing?? Mine is a 2002 that was built in August of 2002 -- one of the last ones for that year. So, at least for this car, the dealer didn't block out key programming.The directions follow.
Key Programming
1. Close all doors.
2. Insert an already programmed master key into the ignition.
3. Turn the key from the OFF to On and back OFF FIVE (5) times.
4. Open and close the drivers door SIX (6) times.
5. Remove the key from the ignition.
6. Insert the new key you want to program into the ignition.
7. Wait 1 minute. The security light will be blinking for this one minute. When it stops blinking your key is programmed. To end programming step on brake one time.
Timing may be important. I did the key on and off to the count of 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi said in regular speach -- or just about on the second. Then switched keys in 3-5 seconds. Then opened the door to the same beat.
The Security light flashed for about a minute and then went out. I then hit the brake once -- proably within 3-5 seconds of the light going out.
Then started the car with the newly programmed valet key. I assume the same thing would program a new master key. Question? Can you have more than one master key? If so I may buy one and try again. Hate to lose or break the master from what I hear.
Also, here were her directions for programming the remote on the master key. Let me know if they work.
Remote Programming
1. Close and lock all doors. Unlock and open drivers door.
2. Put key into ignition and remove TWO TIMES.
3. Close and open the drivers door TWO TIMES.
4. Put key into the ignition and remove.
5. Close and open the drivers door two times.
6. Put key into the ignition. Close the drivers door.
7. Turn ignition ON then OFF ONE TIME- this will put the car in ADD mode for your remote. (Turning the ignition ON then OFF TWO TIMES will ADD the remote but will erase all existing remotes.)
8. Remove the key from the ignition. The door locks will cycle one time (or two if you are erasing) . On the REMOTE press and hold the LOCK and the UNLOCK button for 2 seconds. On the REMOTE press the LOCK button for one second.
AT THIS POINT, the locks should cycle by themselves ONE time. This means the procedure was accepted. IF the locks cycle twice it has failed. IF this happens you must start over. Hold the remotes higher up for better reception
9. Open and close the drivers door. Put key in ignition and pull out. This will end
programming.
Thank youi Tami!!!! Saved me $80 and a big hassle. I got the key from Sewell for way less than the local Lexus dealer.
John
01-05-11, 09:00 AM
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The Toyota key programmer which the RX folks bought can program the RX330-350 keys and should be able to program the SC430 keys, for that matter any of the Lexus-Toyota ones.
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