[Resolved] 1992 Lexus SC turns on dash but won’t crank - key issue?

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Cyberninja
Member since May 2023 • 27 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 1992 Lexus SC?

Posted on March 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Heidi
Member • 75 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1992 Lexus SC.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 130 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1992 Lexus SC.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 135 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1992 Lexus SC for a while.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
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I need this so bad for my 1992 Lexus SC. Subscribed!

March 14, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 139 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1992 Lexus SC.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
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Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1992 Lexus SC.

March 16, 2025 Reply

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