[Confirmed Fix] Ignition won’t engage on 2017 Lexus GS - missing PIN?

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Deltaforce
Member since August 2022 • 40 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2017 Lexus GS key fob?

Posted on April 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 16, 2025

Replies (5)

Yellowbird
Member • 86 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2017 Lexus GS. Giving it a go myself.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 22 posts

My 2017 Lexus GS's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 71 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2017 Lexus GS.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 120 posts

Just tried this on my 2017 Lexus GS—anyone else have success?

April 19, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 91 posts

My 2017 Lexus GS is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 20, 2025 Reply

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