[Free Tool] Where's the key code card for Lexus IS 250 AWD kept?

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How do I retrieve the key code for my Lexus IS 250 AWD to program a key?

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

Still can’t find the code for my Lexus IS 250 AWD. This might do it.

Trying to figure this out for my Lexus IS 250 AWD too!

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