Tryingtofixitmyself Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 All of the (3) key shell housings for my 2005 RX 330, have a small crack near the screw. They all work fine. All I want to do is replace the shell, but the local Lexus dealer wants $75.00, for a new key/shell AND $245.00, per key to reprogram them. That is truly not happening! I have seen some of the key/shells on Ebay. Can I buy these shells and blank keys and just transfer my key and remote into the shell and call it a day! If so, which should I buy? Tryingtofixitmyself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayray Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Don't buy eBay unless it Lexus brand the Chinese stuff is junk ! if you Pay the $75 for a shell it should include cutting the HS blade! You can't fix it yourself without going to a reputable locksmith or dealer!$ 245 is a more than fair for a new key ! BMW owners pay $140 more! Owner of 2 RXs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I agree -do not trust the eBay stuff. These high-tech keys are expensive with every brand of vehicle. Treat them as if they are expensive (which they are). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj8708 Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 All of the (3) key shell housings for my 2005 RX 330, have a small crack near the screw. They all work fine. All I want to do is replace the shell, but the local Lexus dealer wants $75.00, for a new key/shell AND $245.00, per key to reprogram them. That is truly not happening! I have seen some of the key/shells on Ebay. Can I buy these shells and blank keys and just transfer my key and remote into the shell and call it a day! If so, which should I buy? Tryingtofixitmyself Hi Bruce and welcome to the LOC. You may want to check with our LOC approved parts vendor for a check on prices. Sewell Lexus in Dallas has a large parts house that offers hefty discounts to our LOC member. I had to buy a new FOB for my 2013 ES350. The dealer quoted $320. I checked with Sewell and bought it for $160. When you sign on be sure and register yourself as a member of the Lexus Owners Club. Sewellparts.com Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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