[Free Solution] Help! My 2016 Lexus RX is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Looking for my 2016 Lexus RX's key code to program a new key fob

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I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2016 Lexus RX!

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2016 Lexus RX, hope this helps.

My 2016 Lexus RX needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2016 Lexus RX this weekend.

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