[Verified] Does a 2010 Lexus IS Black Sequence have a key code or just a PIN?

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Need my Lexus IS Black Sequence's key code to program a new transponder key

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My Lexus IS Black Sequence's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

Been stuck with my Lexus IS Black Sequence for weeks. This might be the fix.

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Lexus IS Black Sequence too.

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