[Free Fix] Got new ECU and now Lexus GS Sedan wants key programming code

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Where's the key code stored on a Lexus GS Sedan for programming keys?

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Would love to see a video version of this for a Lexus GS Sedan.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Lexus GS Sedan this weekend.

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Lexus GS Sedan for days.

Been searching everywhere for help with my Lexus GS Sedan's key code.

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