[Fixed] Need help fast - Lexus IS F Sport immobilizer blocking start

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Megamind
Member since December 2022 • 67 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Lexus IS F Sport?

Posted on October 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1351 posts

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

Posted on October 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Jumpman
Member • 122 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Lexus IS F Sport.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 146 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Lexus IS F Sport's key code.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 105 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Lexus IS F Sport too.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 75 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Lexus IS F Sport. Trying this now.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 124 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Lexus IS F Sport.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 21 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Lexus IS F Sport. Need the code badly.

October 12, 2024 Reply

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