[Working] Dealer charging $150 for Lexus RX 400h Hybrid SUV key code - alternatives?

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Alphamax
Member since July 2023 • 76 posts

Need my Lexus RX 400h Hybrid SUV's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on October 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1857 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lexus RX 400h Hybrid SUV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Irongiant
Member • 67 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Lexus RX 400h Hybrid SUV all week. Hope this helps.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 148 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Lexus RX 400h Hybrid SUV.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 41 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Lexus RX 400h Hybrid SUV.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 66 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Lexus RX 400h Hybrid SUV owner.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 64 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Lexus RX 400h Hybrid SUV this weekend.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 83 posts

Trying this out on my Lexus RX 400h Hybrid SUV today—hoping it works.

October 17, 2024 Reply

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