[Answered] Lexus LFZ Electrified remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Bluescreen
Member since January 2023 • 74 posts

How can I retrieve my Lexus LFZ Electrified's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on October 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 950 posts

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

Posted on October 29, 2024

Replies (6)

Zetajones
Member • 98 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Lexus LFZ Electrified as well.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 130 posts

My Lexus LFZ Electrified has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

October 30, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 50 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Lexus LFZ Electrified too.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 48 posts

My Lexus LFZ Electrified won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 138 posts

I have a 2011 Lexus LFZ Electrified, will this method work for that year?

November 02, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 124 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Lexus LFZ Electrified for a while.

November 03, 2024 Reply

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