[Confirmed Fix] Dealer charging too much for 1996 Lexus LX key code

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Moonwalker
Member since November 2022 • 67 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1996 Lexus LX - help?

Posted on February 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 915 posts

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

Posted on February 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowbird
Member • 137 posts

My 1996 Lexus LX is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 134 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1996 Lexus LX all week. Hope this helps.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 80 posts

My 1996 Lexus LX won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 114 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1996 Lexus LX.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 49 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 1996 Lexus LX. Trying this now.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 87 posts

Will this work for older 1996 Lexus LXs? Mine's a 2009.

February 27, 2025 Reply

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