[Free Fix] Locked out - need key code help for 2000 Lexus RX 300

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How do I retrieve the key code for my 2000 Lexus RX 300 to program a key?

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Why is finding a key code on a 2000 Lexus RX 300 this hard?!

I’ve got a 2012 2000 Lexus RX 300, would this method still work?

This might finally help me unlock my 2000 Lexus RX 300's key code.

I tried this with my 2000 Lexus RX 300 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

My 2000 Lexus RX 300 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

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