[Archived] VIN-based key code for 2008 Lexus IS - is it reliable?

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Quantumfizz
Member since September 2021 • 144 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2008 Lexus IS keys?

Posted on May 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 941 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Lexus IS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 03, 2025

Replies (6)

Laserfocus
Member • 110 posts

My 2008 Lexus IS won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 116 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2008 Lexus IS.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 128 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2008 Lexus IS.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 129 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2008 Lexus IS.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 31 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2008 Lexus IS too.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 100 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2008 Lexus IS this weekend.

May 08, 2025 Reply

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