[Answered] Need to program a key for my 2010 Lexus RX 450h Base but don’t have the code

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Youngturk
Member since October 2021 • 25 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2010 Lexus RX 450h Base?

Posted on November 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 Lexus RX 450h Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Darkangel
Member • 43 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2010 Lexus RX 450h Base.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 49 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2010 Lexus RX 450h Base's key code.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 33 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2010 Lexus RX 450h Base.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 34 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2010 Lexus RX 450h Base's key code.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 103 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2010 Lexus RX 450h Base!

November 24, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 56 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2010 Lexus RX 450h Base.

November 25, 2024 Reply

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