[Archived] Trying to reprogram key for 2018 Lexus GS, don’t have PIN

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Irongiant
Member since October 2022 • 130 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2018 Lexus GS - where's the key code?

Posted on October 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 802 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Lexus GS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Zetajones
Member • 89 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2018 Lexus GS. Giving it a go myself.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 135 posts

My 2018 Lexus GS refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 62 posts

I have a 2011 2018 Lexus GS, will this method work for that year?

October 07, 2024 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 28 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2018 Lexus GS.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 38 posts

My 2018 Lexus GS won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 29 posts

My 2018 Lexus GS just blinks. I think this might fix it.

October 10, 2024 Reply

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