[Answered] I need to recover my 2003 Lexus LS's key code

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Youngturk
Member since November 2022 • 74 posts

Looking for my 2003 Lexus LS's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on January 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1714 posts

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

Posted on January 04, 2025

Replies (3)

Reddwarf
Member • 20 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2003 Lexus LS owner.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 12 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2003 Lexus LS.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 138 posts

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

January 06, 2025 Reply

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