[Completed] Does a 2010 Lexus Sports Coupe_ have a key code or just a PIN?

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Quickdraw
Member since December 2022 • 105 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Lexus Sports Coupe_ keys at the dealer?

Posted on November 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 819 posts

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

Posted on November 02, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphaomega
Member • 89 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Lexus Sports Coupe_—might work for mine too.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 12 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Lexus Sports Coupe_?

November 03, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 20 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Lexus Sports Coupe_'s key code.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 110 posts

Using this on my Lexus Sports Coupe_ now. Hope it works.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 142 posts

My Lexus Sports Coupe_ is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 106 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Lexus Sports Coupe_ key issues!

November 07, 2024 Reply

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