[Solved] Can’t get past anti-theft lock on my Lexus SportDesign ES 330

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Yellowjacket
Member since October 2022 • 68 posts

Need my Lexus SportDesign ES 330's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on September 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Madhatter
Member • 47 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Lexus SportDesign ES 330 before?

September 18, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 37 posts

I have the same Lexus SportDesign ES 330 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 29 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Lexus SportDesign ES 330. This might do it.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 146 posts

My Lexus SportDesign ES 330 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 79 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Lexus SportDesign ES 330.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 137 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Lexus SportDesign ES 330 owner.

September 23, 2024 Reply

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