Es300 No Keys!

[mrberto]

I recently bought a '02 ES300 with the valet key only. I see tons of keys on ebay and the such, ranging anywhere from $39 to $139. Is it possible for me to go this option route and program the key myself or does this need to be done by a locksmith or dealer. I don't even know what proper length of key I should be looking for. If anyone can help with any information, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[1990LS400]

My advice would be to do what I did when I bought my 2000 LS400 from an independent dealer/broker on a Friday evening in 2003. I went to the local Kansas City Lexus dealer the very next business day and bought an extra key set - it wasn't that expensive. The other keys eventually turned up from the auto auction but it is still comforting to have that third set of keys stashed away.

If I already had a spare key, I might have taken my time and found a cheaper source.

[mrberto]

Thanks. I live very close to Superior Lexus in KCMO. Any idea what I can expect the cost to be? If I could pull it off cheaper, I still wanna try.

[1990LS400]

The price of a master key for your ES300 from Sewell in Texas where I have bought parts is about $177 with a forum member discount: http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accessories-catalog/Keys/ES300-2002/2807.html They require proof of ownership.

Sewell shows a retail price of about $211 which is close to what I paid Superior Lexus for a master key for my LS in 2003. I suggest you check with Superior or maybe with Exact Performance in Mission, Kansas: http://www.exactauto.com/ Ben, the owner of Exact, was formerly with Superior and has maintained our Lexus and Toyota cars since he opened in 1998.

[mrberto]

$400! Really?? I called the newest local dealer but was thrown back by the price. $239 for the fob, $150 to program it, plus tax and cut fee. I'm not really impressed with that. Is ther no DIY method of making this happen? Have to admit, I'm a little frustrated.

[1990LS400]

$400? Those sharks must smell blood in the water! Google and you will find lots of programming instructions but I can't vouch for their accuracy: https://www.google.com/#q=2002+lexus+es300+key+programming

[mrberto]

Any idea how I find out what my FCC ID is? I think that would be very key in my quest. (no pun intended)

[gooden]

Just drive to a Lexus dealership and pay up,its only way. Here it is around 300, I think the valet is less than $90,probabley 89.99. I was told only get it at Lexus,another inferior version is 1/2 price yet lacking longevity.

Regards

Gooden

[Lexlogic]

I did have a Master key made but I had a chip available for my Lexus Es300 2000.

Here is a Website for ES300 2002 http://stores.ebay.com/1010keys/_i.html?_nkw=lexus+es300+2002+key&submit=Search&_sid=1009547818

This is the same website I used. Perhaps ask if they sell a chip for your Es300 2002 Master key replacement. Programing was easy. http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/key_prog.jpg

I went to the Lexus dealer in person with my car registration, personal ID and asked them for my FCC ID code. They gave it without any problem.