[Confirmed] Code card lost - 2003 Lexus RX won't accept new key

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Blackbelt
Member since October 2022 • 122 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2003 Lexus RX

Posted on January 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1760 posts

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

Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (6)

Fastlane
Member • 111 posts

Does this method work for the 2003 Lexus RX models from 2010 onward?

January 08, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 82 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2003 Lexus RX, hope someone can help.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 91 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2003 Lexus RX.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 120 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2003 Lexus RX, thanks for posting!

January 11, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 75 posts

My 2003 Lexus RX won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 9 posts

Will this work for older 2003 Lexus RXs? Mine's a 2009.

January 13, 2025 Reply

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