[Answered] Looking for a way to read my 2004 Lexus LS's transponder code

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Cyberghost
Member since March 2022 • 141 posts

Need my 2004 Lexus LS's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on April 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1759 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Lexus LS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Pixelpusher
Member • 104 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2004 Lexus LS.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 15 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2004 Lexus LS. Giving it a go myself.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 150 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2004 Lexus LS. Giving it a go myself.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 84 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2004 Lexus LS too.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 12 posts

Was about to tow my 2004 Lexus LS. Let me try this first.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 106 posts

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

April 21, 2025 Reply

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