[Completed] My Lexus RC FSport Coupe says ‘Code Error’ on dash - what’s wrong?

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Captaincrunch
Member since April 2023 • 121 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Lexus RC FSport Coupe for programming keys?

Posted on October 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1714 posts

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

Posted on October 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Megabyte
Member • 76 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Lexus RC FSport Coupe—might work for mine too.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 123 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Lexus RC FSport Coupe?

October 05, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 125 posts

Does this method work for the Lexus RC FSport Coupe models from 2010 onward?

October 06, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 77 posts

I tried this with my Lexus RC FSport Coupe but still no luck. Any suggestions?

October 07, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 73 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Lexus RC FSport Coupes?

October 08, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 53 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Lexus RC FSport Coupe this weekend.

October 09, 2024 Reply

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