[It Worked!] Looking for my 1999 Lexus LS 400's key code to program a new key fob

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Shadowfax
Member since January 2022 • 85 posts

Looking for my 1999 Lexus LS 400's factory key code to program a key

Posted on August 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 714 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Lexus LS 400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 10, 2024

Replies (6)

Outlawjoe
Member • 9 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1999 Lexus LS 400 this weekend.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 7 posts

Same problem on my 1999 Lexus LS 400. Watching for any working solutions.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 114 posts

Key code problems with my 1999 Lexus LS 400 as well. Subscribed!

August 12, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 117 posts

If this works for my 1999 Lexus LS 400, I owe you big time.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 38 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1999 Lexus LS 400—need the code first.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 95 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1999 Lexus LS 400 too!

August 15, 2024 Reply

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