[Working] Dealer being difficult about 2003 Lexus GS key code

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Quantumleap
Member since January 2022 • 109 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 2003 Lexus GS for key programming?

Posted on August 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1845 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Lexus GS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 17, 2024

Replies (5)

Zerocool
Member • 137 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2003 Lexus GS. Trying this now.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 81 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2003 Lexus GS won’t recognize the key.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 35 posts

This thread might save my 2003 Lexus GS. Thanks everyone!

August 19, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 55 posts

My 2003 Lexus GS just blinks. I think this might fix it.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 106 posts

Trying this on my 2003 Lexus GS later. Will report back.

August 21, 2024 Reply

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