rx300lg Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Can anyone tell me where I can get the top cover for the key housing to an RX300? This is the cover that you unscrew to replace the battery for the remote. The housing cracked right around the screw hole so that you can no longer screw the housing back in place. Went to the dealership, first he asked what car it was for, then he said there was not one available for the RX300 model year "2000". Any help locating a replacement cover would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topshelf Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I'm no expert...yet :) But I believe this would be your best bet... Master Key Shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombs Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I just bought a 2002 RX300 and the spare key has the exact same problem as what you describe. I looked on Ebay and found many blank keys, and shells. They should work fine. I am considering going that route ~$28 plus $7 shipping. Regards, Darrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKid630 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 If you go the eBay route, MAKE SURE you get a key made for the RX300 or LX470 only. The top shell is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgorrie Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 The link to Master Key Shell provided earlier goes to Sewell Lexus in Dallas. I have actually acquired one of their replacement keys in the past and had it cut for my Lexus. This approach is far better than getting a replacement key from other Lexus dealers, partly because Sewell is charging a fair price, and because their after-market key blanks appear to be better built than the original Lexus keys that keep cracking apart. I might say also that the folks in Sewell's parts department have been a pleasure to work with, as compared to the greedy SOBs at some OTHER dealerships where greed prevails. Regarding replacing just the cover of the key, my recollection was that replacing just the cover didn't seem feasible in my case, but I could be wrong. I know that the metal key itself wouldn't transfer to another case -- it was integral to the old case. But your situation may be different than what I encountered. You might consider calling Sewell and asking about their blanks, and about replacing just the cracked half of your key. The eBay sellers may have some input as well about whether that will work. Just some ideas. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx@sd Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Here is a back shell w/logo for $29 plus shipping - if your key and remote are still good, this may be all you need. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS-RX300...sspagenameZWDVW Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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