[Success] Can’t access immobilizer settings on 2017 Lexus ES 350 Base scanner

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How to get the key code to program keys for my 2017 Lexus ES 350 Base?

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Would love to see a video version of this for a 2017 Lexus ES 350 Base.

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2017 Lexus ES 350 Base—need the code first.

Got a dead key fob for my 2017 Lexus ES 350 Base. Need the code badly.

This is exactly what I need for my 2017 Lexus ES 350 Base, thanks for posting!

I tried this with my 2017 Lexus ES 350 Base but still no luck. Any suggestions?

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