[Free Solution] Help! My Lexus LS 500 is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Techwiz
Member since June 2022 • 89 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Lexus LS 500

Posted on April 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lexus LS 500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 12, 2025

Replies (4)

Gamerpro
Member • 47 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Lexus LS 500 too!

April 12, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 86 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Lexus LS 500's key code.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 132 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Lexus LS 500. Huge thanks!

April 14, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 37 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Lexus LS 500.

April 15, 2025 Reply

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