[Recommended Fix] My 2012 Lexus ES key fob works, but car won’t start - code issue?

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Codemaster
Member since August 2022 • 110 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2012 Lexus ES keys?

Posted on January 09, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 10, 2025

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Rocketman
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Desperate to get my 2012 Lexus ES running again. Trying this tonight.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Redalert
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Following this for my 2012 Lexus ES. Please update if it works!

January 11, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
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I need this so bad for my 2012 Lexus ES. Subscribed!

January 12, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
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Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2012 Lexus ES.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
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I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2012 Lexus ES.

January 14, 2025 Reply

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