[Solution] Lexus GS 300 GS 430 immobilizer not responding after new key

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Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Lexus GS 300 GS 430?

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This might finally help me unlock my Lexus GS 300 GS 430's key code.

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Lexus GS 300 GS 430?

My Lexus GS 300 GS 430's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

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