Key card saga - advice needed

[airforce1]

So I bought a credit keycard for our ‘08 LX.

Our local locksmith who previously successfully programmed our OEM key fob was unable to program our keycard.

We then bit the bullet and took the keycard to the dealer and they too also was not able to program the credit card key. Adding insult to injury, they still charged us $141 for the booked time.

The dealer claimed since the credit keycard is used it may carry the previous owner’s vehicle info and this they are unable to program it.

I have a few questions:

1. Are keycards/key fobs unprogrammable once they are initially programmed?

2. Is it normal to have dealers charge a key programming fee even if it was unsuccessful?

3. Can I mail in my keycard along with a keyfob to have it programmed? If so, anyone you guys recommend?

Thanks!

AF1

 

[Sandroad]

There may be answers to 1 and 3 in this thread.

Credit Card Key for Land Cruiser (/LX570)

I keep these in stock if anyone needs these. I can laser cut the blades, but can’t program them w/o the actual vehicle being here. Most dealers (including us) charge 0.5 hours to program the key to the vehicle ($62.50). The keys are about $300 with the blade. I am unaware of a 2008-2015 option...

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Regarding number 2, if you brought a used (and maybe defective) key card to a dealer and they spent time trying to get it to work, then yes, I think you owe them time spent even if they were not successful.

 

[jeproks]

So I bought a credit keycard for our ‘08 LX.

Our local locksmith who previously successfully programmed our OEM key fob was unable to program our keycard.

We then bit the bullet and took the keycard to the dealer and they too also was not able to program the credit card key. Adding insult to injury, they still charged us $141 for the booked time.

The dealer claimed since the credit keycard is used it may carry the previous owner’s vehicle info and this they are unable to program it.

I have a few questions:

1. Are keycards/key fobs unprogrammable once they are initially programmed?

2. Is it normal to have dealers charge a key programming fee even if it was unsuccessful?

3. Can I mail in my keycard along with a keyfob to have it programmed? If so, anyone you guys recommend?

Thanks!

AF1

I used this guy multiple times and turnaround is same day to unlock keycard/fobs Unlock SERVICE For Lexus Smart Card Proximity Remote HYQ14CBB HYQ14ABB HYQ14AEB | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Unlock-SERVICE-For-Lexus-Smart-Card-Proximity-Remote-HYQ14CBB-HYQ14ABB-HYQ14AEB-/401474922353?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

Yes, dealer will charge you as they spent time working for you.

 

[airforce1]

I used this guy multiple times and turnaround is same day to unlock keycard/fobs Unlock SERVICE For Lexus Smart Card Proximity Remote HYQ14CBB HYQ14ABB HYQ14AEB | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Unlock-SERVICE-For-Lexus-Smart-Card-Proximity-Remote-HYQ14CBB-HYQ14ABB-HYQ14AEB-/401474922353?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

Yes, dealer will charge you as they spent time working for you.

Thanks @jeproks

I think the local locksmith forgot about the card being unlocked. If he can't do it, I'll go with your ebay source.

Thanks!

 

[airforce1]

Ok still having issues. 3rd locksmith still can’t program it. It was purchased as an unlocked key BTW so unlock/lock was not an issue. And to confirm the 3rd locksmith did show it was unlocked.

Here is my cardkey info:

I believe it is compatible with my ‘08 LX?

 

[lx200inAR]

Some threads say programming may be sensitive to a weak battery.

also this post Here. and the reply in post 47 suggest maybe you have the wrong key fob. I don’t know though.

 

[airforce1]

Some threads say programming may be sensitive to a weak battery.

also this post Here. and the reply in post 47 suggest maybe you have the wrong key fob. I don’t know though.

Battery is new.

Can you repost the link? It’s not working for Me.

 

[lx200inAR]

Battery is new.

Can you repost the link? It’s not working for Me.

I fixed it above, but here it is again. Not sure what happened there, iphone magic i guess.

Lexus Credit Card Key Successfully programmed on 2016 LC #89904-53512

I'm kind of glad I have a mac. I'd be tempted to DIY if I still had a windows laptop. BTW, I was not able to get my card programmed today. Turns out I got the wrong one. If anyone needs 89904-50642 let me know. My mechanic didn't charge me since he knows I'll be back with the right one and...

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