[Confirmed] Can my mechanic find key code for 2020 Lexus ES 350 F?

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Purplerain
Member since April 2022 • 88 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2020 Lexus ES 350 F?

Posted on December 21, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Lexus ES 350 F. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 22, 2024

Replies (3)

Pandaking
Member • 138 posts

My 2020 Lexus ES 350 F is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 107 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2020 Lexus ES 350 F.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 122 posts

My 2020 Lexus ES 350 F refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 24, 2024 Reply

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