[Solved] Help needed - 2004 Lexus ES not recognizing replacement key

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Pandaking
Member since August 2022 • 89 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2004 Lexus ES

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Lexus ES. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Lionheart
Member • 115 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2004 Lexus ES too.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 42 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2004 Lexus ES this hard?!

December 05, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 32 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2004 Lexus ES. This is a lifesaver.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 62 posts

Same issue here with my 2004 Lexus ES, let me know if it works.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 10 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2004 Lexus ES. This might do it.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 78 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2004 Lexus ES. Huge thanks!

December 09, 2024 Reply

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