[Archived] Need to program a key for my Lexus IS 250 but don’t have the code

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Laserbeam
Member since June 2022 • 99 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Lexus IS 250 keys at the dealer?

Posted on November 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1516 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lexus IS 250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 18, 2024

Replies (5)

Zerogravity
Member • 23 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Lexus IS 250.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 22 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Lexus IS 250!

November 19, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 58 posts

I have a 2011 Lexus IS 250, will this method work for that year?

November 20, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 78 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Lexus IS 250 key code too.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 136 posts

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

November 22, 2024 Reply

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