[Status: Resolved] Code card missing from my Lexus LC Convertible 500 Convertible, stuck now

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Need my Lexus LC Convertible 500 Convertible's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Trying to figure this out for my Lexus LC Convertible 500 Convertible too!

My Lexus LC Convertible 500 Convertible won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Lexus LC Convertible 500 Convertible.

My Lexus LC Convertible 500 Convertible just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

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