[Recommended Fix] Help! Need key code for my 2016 Lexus GS immediately

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Blackwidow
Member since November 2022 • 85 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2016 Lexus GS - help?

Posted on January 31, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1950 posts

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

Posted on February 01, 2025

Replies (5)

Bluescreen
Member • 84 posts

Same issue here with my 2016 Lexus GS, let me know if it works.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 107 posts

Was about to give up on my 2016 Lexus GS, but this gives me hope.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 19 posts

Following this for my 2016 Lexus GS. Please update if it works!

February 03, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 45 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2016 Lexus GS.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 11 posts

Same issue here with my 2016 Lexus GS, let me know if it works.

February 05, 2025 Reply

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