[Answered] Lost transponder code for my 2011 Lexus HS - any ideas?

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Frostbyte
Member since March 2023 • 19 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2011 Lexus HS to make a spare key?

Posted on February 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Lexus HS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 22, 2025

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Nightowl
Member • 116 posts

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

February 22, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 7 posts

This just might solve my 2011 Lexus HS's ignition issue.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
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Just checking in to say this helped with my 2011 Lexus HS. Thanks!

February 24, 2025 Reply

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