[Answered] Replacing remote for 2001 Lexus LX - need access code?

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Ultraman
Member since December 2022 • 49 posts

Need my 2001 Lexus LX's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on April 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1467 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 Lexus LX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Cyberninja
Member • 95 posts

My 2001 Lexus LX is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 104 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2001 Lexus LX.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 135 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2001 Lexus LX.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 78 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2001 Lexus LX?

April 29, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 123 posts

Does this method work for the 2001 Lexus LX models from 2010 onward?

April 30, 2025 Reply

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