[Success] Lexus ES 250 AWD won’t crank - all signs point to missing code

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Timelord
Member since April 2022 • 15 posts

Need my Lexus ES 250 AWD's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 14, 2025

Replies (6)

Outlawjoe
Member • 115 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Lexus ES 250 AWD all week. Hope this helps.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 123 posts

Just tried this on my Lexus ES 250 AWD—anyone else have success?

February 15, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 89 posts

I have the same Lexus ES 250 AWD and I'm also trying to find the key code.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 24 posts

I need this so bad for my Lexus ES 250 AWD. Subscribed!

February 17, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 85 posts

I think my Lexus ES 250 AWD has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 71 posts

Using this on my Lexus ES 250 AWD now. Hope it works.

February 19, 2025 Reply

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