[Recommended Fix] Locked out of diagnostics - Lexus SC 430 asks for access code

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Zombieking
Member since May 2023 • 42 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Lexus SC 430 for key programming?

Posted on April 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lexus SC 430. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Phoenixrise
Member • 54 posts

Was about to tow my Lexus SC 430. Let me try this first.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 52 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Lexus SC 430. Thanks!

April 27, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 83 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Lexus SC 430's key code.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 81 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Lexus SC 430 for a while.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 128 posts

Really need the key code for my Lexus SC 430, thanks for sharing!

April 30, 2025 Reply

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