[Verified] Trying to DIY program a key for Lexus RC Range - missing code

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Quantumleap
Member since April 2022 • 37 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Lexus RC Range

Posted on September 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1402 posts

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

Posted on September 05, 2024

Replies (5)

Goldeneye
Member • 82 posts

My Lexus RC Range won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 131 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Lexus RC Range all week. Hope this helps.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 15 posts

I have the same Lexus RC Range and I'm also trying to find the key code.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 76 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Lexus RC Range.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 5 posts

Was about to give up on my Lexus RC Range, but this gives me hope.

September 09, 2024 Reply

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