[Status: Resolved] My Lexus UX 250h Brown Edition is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Zombiehunt
Member since December 2021 • 72 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Lexus UX 250h Brown Edition?

Posted on March 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lexus UX 250h Brown Edition. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 01, 2025

Replies (3)

Misterx
Member • 41 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Lexus UX 250h Brown Edition's key code.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 52 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Lexus UX 250h Brown Edition owner.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 36 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Lexus UX 250h Brown Edition. Trying this instead.

April 03, 2025 Reply

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