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Ugh. . . .
now this process.
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fob still locks and unlocks and key starts engine. So I'll try a case, cut the blade, and swap the guts ...
2 New Replacement Key Case Shell Keyless Remote Fob Uncut Blade Lexus | eBay
No programming is required, this is for a shell only. In order to start using this you will need to have the blade cut and then swap your existing electronics over ,key blade its not removable. There are no electronics included, simply place your existing electronics inside and have the blade cut.www.ebay.com
Get a YotaMD key cover. Nice upgrade from OEM
Yeah, its the powder 3d print cover, plus titanium plates. You can re-use your key blade and the remote part, or get a new key blade VIN cut at the dealer for $25-35. I love mine, you can even color match to the car if you want.
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Okay!
So, dead key case 8/21/20...
Ordered these blank fobs (2 for $14ish shipped): 2 New Replacement Key Case Shell Keyless Remote Fob Uncut Blade Lexus Gold Logo | eBay
Guts (transponder) swapped stright over. The stock key's blade is molded into the plastic, so I could'n swap the blade:
And with a neighbor's time... SUCCESS!!!
New key running the GX 8/29/20!
So a Lexus (probably aftermarket housing) transpondered key, cut and working again, for.... Not much!!!!
Gary is a good guy, and if you're ever hosed with key needs in Moab, call on him (recognize that he has this business and like 2 other jobs too though
!!!
So, dead key case 8/21/20...
Ordered these blank fobs (2 for $14ish shipped): 2 New Replacement Key Case Shell Keyless Remote Fob Uncut Blade Lexus Gold Logo | eBay
Guts (transponder) swapped stright over. The stock key's blade is molded into the plastic, so I could'n swap the blade:
And with a neighbor's time... SUCCESS!!!
New key running the GX 8/29/20!
So a Lexus (probably aftermarket housing) transpondered key, cut and working again, for.... Not much!!!!
Gary is a good guy, and if you're ever hosed with key needs in Moab, call on him (recognize that he has this business and like 2 other jobs too though
!!!
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finally got one...
Having dealer diagnose per codes, while it's in for the cracked exhaust mani... They just called me back reminding me it'll probably take 8 studs (i expected this and suggested that be in the initial quote) and said they'd save me labor on the code and experience suggests its a charcoal canister (of coarse)...
watching that bill climb part-by-part.
B U T it's getting done. I've been clearing those codes for like a year and a half....
Having dealer diagnose per codes, while it's in for the cracked exhaust mani... They just called me back reminding me it'll probably take 8 studs (i expected this and suggested that be in the initial quote) and said they'd save me labor on the code and experience suggests its a charcoal canister (of coarse)...
watching that bill climb part-by-part.
B U T it's getting done. I've been clearing those codes for like a year and a half....
I think I looked into replacing the canister a while ago... Sort of a job, but comparably relatively easy.
Thanks @Vlad , this is a perfect"order of events" checklist.
I PMed mine before I put in the aux tank as it is now above 290# of fuel and steel haha
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Exhaust mani repair completed!
SUPER quiet again! I hadn't realized the slow increase in tictictic, until it finally let loose!
Hindsight, always 20/20: I had noticed my 07 was a little tickier than @Lifted's 05 (similar mileage) when we fiddled with his bumper last summer.... I recall thinking, WTF, why it is making that noise? his older 2UZ is quieter than mine!...
So my PAX exhaust manifold failed in the tube bend upstream of the cat, NOT at any weld. But the failure was a nearly circumferential crack. I was surprised to learn the manifold in this car is NOT cast but welded tube. interesting.
pix of gasket for kicks too... hmm.
I replaced the 8 studs too (as I expected), but sadly THOSE didn't get returned in the box with the other broken bits I asked for
At any rate, she purrrs again!!
Oh, and I had them do my 5-tire rotation while it was there (46K miles on these KO2s, and they have 10/32 tread remaining), since I was due and was returning my 6 ton jack stands during this same drop-off trip (HF is 2+ hours away, as is the closest Yota dealer) and therefore lost the means for "safe" vehicle support at home
So I turned those stands' in-store credit, plus a $40 off coupon into a tool cabinet (which gets surprisingly good reviews) for $250
perfect fit (thankfully) for my wife to retrieve after the GX pick-up (Thanks honey!!)
SUPER quiet again! I hadn't realized the slow increase in tictictic, until it finally let loose!
Hindsight, always 20/20: I had noticed my 07 was a little tickier than @Lifted's 05 (similar mileage) when we fiddled with his bumper last summer.... I recall thinking, WTF, why it is making that noise? his older 2UZ is quieter than mine!...
So my PAX exhaust manifold failed in the tube bend upstream of the cat, NOT at any weld. But the failure was a nearly circumferential crack. I was surprised to learn the manifold in this car is NOT cast but welded tube. interesting.
pix of gasket for kicks too... hmm.
I replaced the 8 studs too (as I expected), but sadly THOSE didn't get returned in the box with the other broken bits I asked for
At any rate, she purrrs again!!
Oh, and I had them do my 5-tire rotation while it was there (46K miles on these KO2s, and they have 10/32 tread remaining), since I was due and was returning my 6 ton jack stands during this same drop-off trip (HF is 2+ hours away, as is the closest Yota dealer) and therefore lost the means for "safe" vehicle support at home
So I turned those stands' in-store credit, plus a $40 off coupon into a tool cabinet (which gets surprisingly good reviews) for $250
perfect fit (thankfully) for my wife to retrieve after the GX pick-up (Thanks honey!!)
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Ooooooooo!! @MoaByte
Intriguing.
When? How many days?
How many in yer permit?
This does remind me, I have a trip report yet to file: We did a 4 night 5 day (sat-wed) before Thanksgiving....
I'm sure we got someone's cancelled dream trip.
Photo journal here
Cruiser's good. Sad from disuse....lack of driving and cold killed the battery yesterday....
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Exhaust mani repair completed!
SUPER quiet again! I hadn't realized the slow increase in tictictic, until it finally let loose!
Hindsight, always 20/20: I had noticed my 07 was a little tickier than @Lifted's 05 (similar mileage) when we fiddled with his bumper last summer.... I recall thinking, WTF, why it is making that noise? his older 2UZ is quieter than mine!...
So my PAX exhaust manifold failed in the tube bend upstream of the cat, NOT at any weld. But the failure was a nearly circumferential crack. I was surprised to learn the manifold in this car is NOT cast but welded tube. interesting.
pix of gasket for kicks too... hmm.
I replaced the 8 studs too (as I expected), but sadly THOSE didn't get returned in the box with the other broken bits I asked for
At any rate, she purrrs again!!
Oh, and I had them do my 5-tire rotation while it was there (46K miles on these KO2s, and they have 10/32 tread remaining), since I was due and was returning my 6 ton jack stands during this same drop-off trip (HF is 2+ hours away, as is the closest Yota dealer) and therefore lost the means for "safe" vehicle support at home
So I turned those stands' in-store credit, plus a $40 off coupon into a tool cabinet (which gets surprisingly good reviews) for $250
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perfect fit (thankfully) for my wife to retrieve after the GX pick-up (Thanks honey!!)
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I’m thinking about buying that exact workbench. LOL Glad to see the box fit!
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battery talk.
The interwebs suggests ar Quest has Die Hards now not Autocraft (rebadged same-same?
Replaced CQ Autocrap silver 27f (died in 3 years)... had 24 mo warranty (unknown if any prorated),
with Napa Legend Premium 24f with 24month free replacement and 84 month prorated warranty (and had a $20 mail-in rebate).
My NAPA doesn't have a 27f in legend premium, just legend which is only 18/72 and lower specs.
The interwebs suggests ar Quest has Die Hards now not Autocraft (rebadged same-same?
Replaced CQ Autocrap silver 27f (died in 3 years)... had 24 mo warranty (unknown if any prorated),
with Napa Legend Premium 24f with 24month free replacement and 84 month prorated warranty (and had a $20 mail-in rebate).
My NAPA doesn't have a 27f in legend premium, just legend which is only 18/72 and lower specs.
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