[Archived] Trying to program a new key for my 2004 Lexus GX 470 - where's the key code?

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Madhatter
Member since January 2022 • 29 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2004 Lexus GX 470?

Posted on January 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Lexus GX 470. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 28, 2025

Replies (3)

Orangecrush
Member • 19 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2004 Lexus GX 470 this hard?!

January 28, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 138 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2004 Lexus GX 470's key code issue!

January 29, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 90 posts

Will this work for older 2004 Lexus GX 470s? Mine's a 2009.

January 30, 2025 Reply

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