[Free Solution] Dealer charging too much for 2001 Lexus LS 430 key code

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Electricslide
Member since June 2023 • 73 posts

Looking for my 2001 Lexus LS 430's factory key code to program a key

Posted on October 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 26, 2024

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Supernova
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I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2001 Lexus LS 430.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
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October 27, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
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I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2001 Lexus LS 430.

October 28, 2024 Reply

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