[Free Tool] My 2008 Lexus RX 350 is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Xenomorph
Member since November 2022 • 116 posts

Looking for my 2008 Lexus RX 350's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1840 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Lexus RX 350. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 16, 2024

Replies (3)

Superfly
Member • 80 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2008 Lexus RX 350.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 38 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2008 Lexus RX 350.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 75 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2008 Lexus RX 350.

October 18, 2024 Reply

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