sha4000 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 my question is can a locksmith make a lexus key from a blank off of ebay? i already have the fob(also off ebay) i ask b/c the lex key is cut inside unlike most which are outside i asked the question in another post but no one said anything and i would like to know before i order the blank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I've had an independant locksmith cut a Lexus key for me. He raped me on the price to cut it ($40), but the key worked well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandawoods Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 for 97 or newer LS4, be aware that the key requires embeded transponder to turn on ignition..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha4000 Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 I've had an independant locksmith cut a Lexus key for me. He raped me on the price to cut it ($40), but the key worked well. ← tthanks blake thats what in wanted to hear and wanda i do have the transponder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED. Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 40 bucks wow! I got a key cut from BMW for like 30 something and that was the sweet switchblade that I never use. Its kinda cool but real impractical. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-hedge Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I just replaced a broken key for my '98. I got the blank from e-bay - $25, and had it cut local $5. I did not have to replace the transponder, that's going to be the expnesive part. Dealer gets$45 for that. The guy that cut mine would have charged $15 to cut AND program the thing. If yours did not come with instructions, search this forum for transponder and look for posting from bluethunder. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha4000 Posted July 23, 2005 Author Share Posted July 23, 2005 i went ti sids hardware in brooklyn but the guy said he didnt have the machine to cut a lexus key so ill haveto keep looking for one that can does anyone know of one in the city that has the machine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 You have to contact a locksmith not a hardware store as Lexus keys are inverted for the tumblers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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