[Archived] Lexus LS 460 L AWD code lost - looking for safe way to retrieve it

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Pandaking
Member since March 2022 • 45 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Lexus LS 460 L AWD key?

Posted on February 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1888 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lexus LS 460 L AWD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumflux
Member • 78 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Lexus LS 460 L AWD as well.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 100 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Lexus LS 460 L AWD.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 89 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Lexus LS 460 L AWD key issue.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 24 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Lexus LS 460 L AWD key issues!

February 20, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 130 posts

I’m not alone! My Lexus LS 460 L AWD is doing the same thing.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 64 posts

My Lexus LS 460 L AWD just blinks. I think this might fix it.

February 22, 2025 Reply

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