[Solved] Need PIN to add second key to 2011 Lexus ES

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Platinumblonde
Member since November 2022 • 113 posts

How to get my 2011 Lexus ES's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on January 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 785 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Lexus ES. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (5)

Hyperlink
Member • 21 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2011 Lexus ES.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 121 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2011 Lexus ES too.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 148 posts

Worked for someone with a 2011 Lexus ES? Need to hear it!

January 26, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 144 posts

I have a 2011 2011 Lexus ES, will this method work for that year?

January 27, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 122 posts

Will this work for older 2011 Lexus ESs? Mine's a 2009.

January 28, 2025 Reply

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