[It Worked!] My 2004 Lexus LX is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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How do I obtain the key code to program a 2004 Lexus LX key fob?

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I’m in the same boat with my 2004 Lexus LX. This looks promising.

I’ve got a 2012 2004 Lexus LX, would this method still work?

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2004 Lexus LX?

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