[Status: Resolved] Help with programming a key for my 2000 Lexus ES

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Codeninja
Member since December 2022 • 141 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 2000 Lexus ES?

Posted on September 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Lexus ES. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 05, 2024

Replies (4)

Matrixfan
Member • 147 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2000 Lexus ES won’t recognize the key.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 75 posts

Key code problems with my 2000 Lexus ES as well. Subscribed!

September 06, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 146 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2000 Lexus ES?

September 07, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 7 posts

If this works for my 2000 Lexus ES, I owe you big time.

September 08, 2024 Reply

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