Don't ever lose your key's to a LEXUS...

maxdemo · Jul 30, 2009

Don't ever lose your key's to a LEXUS...big hassle

Had my keys stolen from me on Sunday night(Lexus RX300) ...its the only key I have that has the security chip inside the remote. I called Lexus Monday morning and they said that they would have to install a new ECM. They do this for free once for the lifetime of the car ($2,000 anytime after that). New keys will cost me $500.00 out of my pocket....For labor and new keys. Its gonna take 3 days.

When it rains it pours....what a terrible year it has been since Hurricane Ike

Betallsports · Jul 30, 2009

That kind of Sucks, I've heard some stories about losing Keys with Lexus and Infiniti. :>(

DesertNole · Jul 30, 2009

maxdemo said:
Don't ever lose your key's to a LEXUS...big hassle

Had my keys stolen from me on Sunday night(Lexus RX300) ...its the only key I have that has the security chip inside the remote. I called Lexus Monday morning and they said that they would have to install a new ECM. They do this for free once for the lifetime of the car ($2,000 anytime after that). New keys will cost me $500.00 out of my pocket....For labor and new keys. Its gonna take 3 days.

When it rains it pours....what a terrible year it has been since Hurricane Ike

Have you tried contacting an independent locksmith? A lot of the locksmiths have gone high tech and have the ability to reprogram chipped keys for any type of car. You would be surprised to see the type of equipment that they have tucked away in their cargo vans. Just a thought, I never believe anything that a car dealership has to tell me. Having to replace a ECM in order to replace a key seems sketchy.

louisvillekid · Jul 30, 2009

DesertNole said:
Have you tried contacting an independent locksmith? A lot of the locksmiths have gone high tech and have the ability to reprogram chipped keys for any type of car. You would be surprised to see the type of equipment that they have tucked away in their cargo vans. Just a thought, I never believe anything that a car dealership has to tell me. Having to replace a ECM in order to replace a key seems sketchy.

that does sound sketchy.

and as mentioned alot of lock smith places are very high tech, but some also are not, you just have to search for the good ones.

louisvillekid · Jul 30, 2009

you could also go to ask dot com and ask the question and get an automotive pro to answer the question for like 10 bucks.

maxdemo · Jul 30, 2009

DesertNole said:
Have you tried contacting an independent locksmith? A lot of the locksmiths have gone high tech and have the ability to reprogram chipped keys for any type of car. You would be surprised to see the type of equipment that they have tucked away in their cargo vans. Just a thought, I never believe anything that a car dealership has to tell me. Having to replace a ECM in order to replace a key seems sketchy.

I wanted to make sure I used Lexus in case of any "Other" problems came up.

jordan17 · Jul 30, 2009

u have a Lexus and didnt know that

nhoj · Jul 30, 2009

Just be glad they have them loaner cars at Lexus.

nhoj · Jul 30, 2009

How they steal your keys and not get your car?

maxdemo · Jul 30, 2009

nhoj said:
How they steal your keys and not get your car?

my keys broke a few months back....I still had the key portin and not the remote since it was on my key chain

BronxCheer+ · Jul 30, 2009

Betallsports said:
That kind of Sucks, I've heard some stories about losing Keys with Lexus and Infiniti. :>(

I have a VW Golf and it also has the same security procedure if I lose it

WayneBetzky · Jul 30, 2009

and don't ever let the wife burn the engine out of one of these..17 grand for a new engine

hno:

Tico · Jul 30, 2009

Good luck getting the replacement key maxdemo! Sorry to hear it's costing you 500... Chips on car keys....Freaky to think some day a One World Government will be able to know where you are at all times, allow you to buy food or not, decide whether you can drive your car or not.

@)

Dante · Jul 30, 2009

I know what you mean maxy waxy I lost my keys once to my 79 GMC gremlin talk about troubles!

Dante · Jul 30, 2009

maxdemo said:
Don't ever lose your key's to a LEXUS...big hassle

Had my keys stolen from me on Sunday night(Lexus RX300) ...its the only key I have that has the security chip inside the remote. I called Lexus Monday morning and they said that they would have to install a new ECM. They do this for free once for the lifetime of the car ($2,000 anytime after that). New keys will cost me $500.00 out of my pocket....For labor and new keys. Its gonna take 3 days.

When it rains it pours....what a terrible year it has been since Hurricane Ike

BronxCheer+ · Jul 30, 2009

maxdemo said:
Don't ever lose your key's to a LEXUS...big hassle

Had my keys stolen from me on Sunday night(Lexus RX300) ...its the only key I have that has the security chip inside the remote. I called Lexus Monday morning and they said that they would have to install a new ECM. They do this for free once for the lifetime of the car ($2,000 anytime after that). New keys will cost me $500.00 out of my pocket....For labor and new keys. Its gonna take 3 days.

When it rains it pours....what a terrible year it has been since Hurricane Ike

at least you probably would get in a less than a week, I live in CR and it has to be shipped down from Germany if I lose mine, just imagine the time and effort I would have to put in it

hno:

Tico · Jul 30, 2009

VWgolf.... maybe you should plan ahead, and just get a spare now, no? How expensive is a new key for your car? ah! Nevermind. Just realized your current key would no longer work.

OnePocket · Jul 31, 2009

Anything you have done at any Auto Dealership will always cost a fortune. Find a Local Lock-Smith Shop you will be satisfied .

treece · Jul 31, 2009

Sell the Lexus and move out of the ghetto.

maxdemo · Aug 3, 2009

treece said:
Sell the Lexus and move out of the ghetto.

too funny...at least i'm not from the ghetto...:toast:

Had to take the bus to work...what a rip off. The fare was $1.25 x2 (2 transfers)....$2.50. The first bus tells me I have to have exact change. I have 2 $1.00 bills and lose 0.75. The bus ride took 45 min. I could save alot of $$ taking the bus to work...

Car is still in the shop...hope to get it today!~~~!