HRguru Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 Someone please help! I know someonw has done this before! I recently purchased a 1996 LX450 (and love it!) but it did not have any keyless entry remotes included. I purchased a keyless entry remote for a 96 LX450 with the same FCC ID my vehicle uses. What are the exact steps to program this specific remote for my specific '96 LX450? Please help! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thi Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 Check on page #4 of this forum for the keyless entry topic which was started by Biaggi. If you cannot find it, I can try to repost the procedure. Thi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRguru Posted December 22, 2003 Author Share Posted December 22, 2003 Thanks for the reference. I am now waiting for my remote to be shipped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMarkC Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Hi HRGuru, I just purchased a 96 LX450 and it doesn't have the remote keyless fob either. Can I ask you where you ordered yours? Is it a factory or aftermarket fob? And does this have the Alarm System control too? Thanks, Mark <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRguru Posted December 31, 2003 Author Share Posted December 31, 2003 I purchased a used OEM lexus factory remote from E-bay last week for $14.00 including shipping! What a bargain. I programmed it and it works well with the factory keyless entry/anti-theft system. The '96 LX450 remotes are pretty hard to find on E-bay, but there are a few listed currently. You will need to check your owner's manual for the FCC ID number and make sure the remote you are buying has the same FCC ID frequency number. You can also find new, genuine OEM remotes from keylessride.com for around $80. and from lexus-parts.com for $72. This is much better than the local dealer's price. Note that the programming instructions on page 4 are somewhat vague. I could not get them to work and I searched the internet and found more detailed instructions on the Landcruiser Owner's website. To program, you need to push the green button on the black box under the driver's seat for 3 seconds until the security light on the dash lights up. It will stay lit for 5 seconds, and all you need to do is push the first button on your remote and the lights will flash. You are then done. It took me less than a minute to program my used remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMarkC Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 HRguru, Thanks for the valuable information. Have a Happy New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelson Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Is there any use for the 2nd button on my LX 450 remote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougjohn Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Is there any use for the 2nd button on my LX 450 remote? Not really. As far as I know, it's just used for panic (press both buttons together). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexman98 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I purchased a used OEM lexus factory remote from E-bay last week for $14.00 including shipping! What a bargain. I programmed it and it works well with the factory keyless entry/anti-theft system. The '96 LX450 remotes are pretty hard to find on E-bay, but there are a few listed currently. You will need to check your owner's manual for the FCC ID number and make sure the remote you are buying has the same FCC ID frequency number. You can also find new, genuine OEM remotes from keylessride.com for around $80. and from lexus-parts.com for $72. This is much better than the local dealer's price. Note that the programming instructions on page 4 are somewhat vague. I could not get them to work and I searched the internet and found more detailed instructions on the Landcruiser Owner's website. To program, you need to push the green button on the black box under the driver's seat for 3 seconds until the security light on the dash lights up. It will stay lit for 5 seconds, and all you need to do is push the first button on your remote and the lights will flash. You are then done. It took me less than a minute to program my used remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexman98 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Your tip on programming a Lexus OEM remote works perfect, took two minutes, and the dealer wants a half hour charge, just saved $75. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanR Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 It worked great, I did mine and took me a minute!!! just make sure your ignition is on and make sure there are not other doors open other than the drivers door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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