[Free Solution] Lexus LC 500 won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Moonwalker
Member since October 2022 • 138 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Lexus LC 500 - help?

Posted on April 29, 2025
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Posted on April 30, 2025

Replies (4)

Jokersmile
Member • 103 posts

Following this for my Lexus LC 500. Please update if it works!

April 30, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 48 posts

Been stuck with my Lexus LC 500 for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 26 posts

Same issue here with my Lexus LC 500, let me know if it works.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 66 posts

My Lexus LC 500 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

May 03, 2025 Reply

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