[Success] Where's the key code located on a 2008 Lexus LX for key programming?

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2008 Lexus LX

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This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2008 Lexus LX for days.

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2008 Lexus LX?

Just what I needed! My 2008 Lexus LX has been acting up lately.

Was about to tow my 2008 Lexus LX. Let me try this first.

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2008 Lexus LX—need the code first.

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