[Method] Do I need a dealer for 2016 Lexus ES immobilizer reset?

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Airjordan
Member since September 2021 • 26 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2016 Lexus ES key?

Posted on May 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 918 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Lexus ES. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Easymoney
Member • 93 posts

Desperate to get my 2016 Lexus ES running again. Trying this tonight.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 27 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2016 Lexus ES too!

May 12, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 62 posts

Will this work for older 2016 Lexus ESs? Mine's a 2009.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 76 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2016 Lexus ES all week. Hope this helps.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 64 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2016 Lexus ES.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 36 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2016 Lexus ES for days.

May 16, 2025 Reply

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