[Recommended Fix] Lexus IS250 keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Xrayvision
Member since August 2021 • 62 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Lexus IS250 keys?

Posted on April 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lexus IS250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 16, 2025

Replies (5)

Purplehaze
Member • 124 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Lexus IS250 key issues!

April 16, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 36 posts

My Lexus IS250 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 62 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Lexus IS250 key issue.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 100 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Lexus IS250's mystery code.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 41 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Lexus IS250 too!

April 20, 2025 Reply

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