[Recommended Fix] 1996 Lexus ES is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Bluemoon
Member since January 2022 • 22 posts

Looking for my 1996 Lexus ES's factory key code to program a key

Posted on December 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1753 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Lexus ES. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 16, 2024

Replies (4)

Techlord
Member • 140 posts

My 1996 Lexus ES's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

December 16, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 72 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 1996 Lexus ES. This looks promising.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 84 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1996 Lexus ES.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 62 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1996 Lexus ES owner.

December 19, 2024 Reply

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