..to the dealer. all you need is your key code (on the card that came with your wallet key, if you dont have one - call/go to your dealer, ask them to look it up by your vin #) and uncut blank key with or without transponder. then find a locsmith that will cut your key from your key code, program your new transponder (DIY posted on the board) and you are all set.
Costs break down:
$10 blank key (more if you need new transponder, but you can re-use your old one)
$30 to cut
vs. $150+ at the dealer
i hope this will save someone some $$$
enjoy!
p.s. here is one place that cuts keys for you via mail: cut service. Key shells can be bought from dealextreme for cheap.
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QUOTE (rlx101 @ Oct 1 2009, 11:39 PM) 
..to the dealer. all you need is your key code (on the card that came with your wallet key, if you dont have one - call/go to your dealer, ask them to look it up by your vin #) and uncut blank key with or without transponder. then find a locsmith that will cut your key from your key code, program your new transponder (DIY posted on the board) and you are all set.
Costs break down:
$10 blank key (more if you need new transponder, but you can re-use your old one)
$30 to cut
vs. $150+ at the dealer
i hope this will save someone some $$$
enjoy!
p.s. here is one place that cuts keys for you via mail: cut service. Key shells can be bought from dealextreme for cheap.
Costs break down:
$10 blank key (more if you need new transponder, but you can re-use your old one)
$30 to cut
vs. $150+ at the dealer
i hope this will save someone some $$$
enjoy!
p.s. here is one place that cuts keys for you via mail: cut service. Key shells can be bought from dealextreme for cheap.
This is great information, thanks.
I recently purchased a new key blank as well as two other ones with transponders off of remotez4less on E-bay for a very reasonable delivered price of ~$140.00 total. The Lexus dealer, Bobby Rahal, in Camp Hill, PA., then cut the blank keys for me for $10.00 each, which is a lot less than the $30.00 in the E-bay listing you posted.
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