[Completed] 2003 Lexus LX won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Voodooman
Member since November 2021 • 131 posts

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

Posted on October 20, 2024
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Posted on October 21, 2024

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Blackwidow
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I need this so bad for my 2003 Lexus LX. Subscribed!

October 21, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
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This thread might save my 2003 Lexus LX. Thanks everyone!

October 22, 2024 Reply
Timelord
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Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2003 Lexus LX.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
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I’m not alone! My 2003 Lexus LX is doing the same thing.

October 24, 2024 Reply

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