[Solved] Why does my 2022 Lexus GX need a code to start?

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Alphawolf
Member since May 2022 • 118 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2022 Lexus GX

Posted on April 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 26, 2025

Replies (6)

Jazzmann
Member • 124 posts

Desperate to get my 2022 Lexus GX running again. Trying this tonight.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 144 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2022 Lexus GX too!

April 27, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 110 posts

Desperate to get my 2022 Lexus GX running again. Trying this tonight.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 129 posts

My 2022 Lexus GX's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 77 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2022 Lexus GX, hope this helps.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 74 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2022 Lexus GX too!

May 01, 2025 Reply

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