[Recommended Fix] Bought used Lexus GS 460 - where's the key code?

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Megamind
Member since February 2023 • 58 posts

Need my Lexus GS 460's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on March 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 616 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lexus GS 460. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 27, 2025

Replies (5)

Kungfupanda
Member • 54 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Lexus GS 460 for a while.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 144 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Lexus GS 460—need the code first.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 67 posts

My Lexus GS 460 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

March 29, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 9 posts

Will this work for older Lexus GS 460s? Mine's a 2009.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 52 posts

Worked for someone with a Lexus GS 460? Need to hear it!

March 31, 2025 Reply

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