glenmore Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Is Lexus the only source to cut a new key for a 1990 LS400? I am down to only one key that works. I still have the aluminum wallet key but that one won't last long with continuous use. The original key with the button and the valet key are so worn that they no longer fit the door, trunk or ignition. Thanks, glenmore 1990 LS400 1991 300CE 2000 C280 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake_batonrouge Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 You can get the key blank off of the ebay or an internet store (will not have lexus logo). And you MIGHT have a locksmith in your area that can cut the key. If not then the key needs to go to Lexus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander the o.k. Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 If you don't care about the lexus logo on the blank, then go to toylex.com. All you need for them to cut your key is the code from the little metal key tag that is probably in your glove compartment. Should be a 4 or 5 digit code. Prices are pretty decent and it took about 4 days turnaround time to get the new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IS400 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I had similar problems with mine. An old fashioned locksmith shop that is owned by a guy in his late 70s gave me some advice. He said that the lock itself sometimes is the problem. Meaning the ignition switch. He sold me a little tube of graphite powder and advised me to put the smallest amount into the ignition slot in the spring and the fall to keep it regularly lubricated. He could not sell me a new key, but the ones I have now work fine in the ignition. Those ignition tumblers will eventually wear the key away as you have found unless it is regularly maintained. Just my two cents! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLexus94 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I lost one key, so I found Ohio Locksmiths on the web. All I had to do was fax them a copy of the title. That assures that I own the car, and allows them to access the VIN number to cut the right keys. Got 2 for $100 bucks incl shipping. My local locksmith wanted $75 per key as long as I provided the blanks, and he wouldn't guarantee the key would work. He said he had to cut the keys with a special expensive machine. Probably BS. The ones from Ohio work great. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldpaths Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I found a local locksmith (http://www.robbinslockshop.com/) cut my Ebay blank for $25. I would call around your local, larger, locksmiths. Make sure you tell them yours does not have chip in it (they all assume that it does as it is a Lexus). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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