[Solved] Lexus LS 500 AWD key reader not responding - code issue?

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Easymoney
Member since July 2022 • 23 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Lexus LS 500 AWD for making new keys?

Posted on September 18, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1618 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lexus LS 500 AWD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Oldschool
Member • 14 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Lexus LS 500 AWD.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 13 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Lexus LS 500 AWD. This looks promising.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 53 posts

Really need the key code for my Lexus LS 500 AWD, thanks for sharing!

September 21, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 149 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Lexus LS 500 AWD.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 83 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Lexus LS 500 AWD as well.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 92 posts

Will this work for older Lexus LS 500 AWDs? Mine's a 2009.

September 24, 2024 Reply

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