I've read a "gazillion" threads here on LOC about programming the remote for my 2002 RX300. It appears there are two "phases" to the programming, if I'm reading correctly. The first phase is to get the remote to lock/unlock the doors, etc. The second phase is to get the car to recognize the transponder so that the car will start when the key is turned.
My question is this: If I buy a used remote on eBay, what do I need to do (besides getting a new key cut)? In other words, do I need to do both steps -- getting the remote to open the doors AND getting the car to recognize the transponder, or does the car automatically recognize the transponder?
FWIW, I have one remote key, the valet key, and the "credit card" key, and they all work fine. I just want to get another remote key and don't want to pay the "stealership" a fortune in the process. Any help or guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks, all!
Scott