Yotamd key shell replacement (1 Viewer)

[Lc80series]

Hey all,
Recently broke my key fob / shell on my 04 GX470. Researched and found Yotamd. Their titanium reinforced shell is awesome! For $84.00, it’s a little steep, but won’t have to worry about it again.
Thought I’d share. If you have this type of key (my 99 100 has the same key) it’s going to break at some point. It’s just one little screw holding the key blade to a piece of plastic. The end of this how to video shows how weak the stock key really is.



Anyway, this is a solid fix in my book.

 

[Highway Romping]

I wonder if this will also work .
Thickened Toyota/Lexus 3 Button Remote Key Case/Shell by polysquare

 

[medtro]

I wonder if this will also work .
Thickened Toyota/Lexus 3 Button Remote Key Case/Shell by polysquare

Look like it should work. Similar to this.

 

[GBinAZ]

Very cool.

 

[blatant]

I too have a yotamd key. It's very stout and cool. Many colors and USA made / mud member trying to get it done.


YotaMD Titanium Integrated Remote Key Fob Shell - Intro Sale

 

[blatant]

 

[92LXAZ]

Yep have a Yotamd one as well. Quality item.

 

[TXLX007]

Bought white for the LX, gets dirty very easily and I had to fight the key to squeeze it in. Would recommend a darker color.

Bought this for the RX, 2 for $7 couldn’t pass it up. Works just as well. But 0/10 on coolness factor.

Any suggestions on how to fix this little brass Lexus logo to the back so that it’s not going to come off in day-to-day use?

 

[medtro]

Bought this for the RX, 2 for $7 couldn’t pass it up. Works just as well. But 0/10 on coolness factor.

Can you please post the link for where you bought them?

 

[TXLX007]

Can you please post the link for where you bought them?

STAUBER Best Lexus Key Shell Replacement - HYQ1512V, HYQ12BBT - NO LOCKSMITH REQUIRED! Save money using your old key and chip! - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EBBJ23Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bOfZBb9NW11JX

The YotaMD one is far superior! But for 10% of the cost, hard to pass up.

 

[medtro]

STAUBER Best Lexus Key Shell Replacement - HYQ1512V, HYQ12BBT - NO LOCKSMITH REQUIRED! Save money using your old key and chip! - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EBBJ23Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bOfZBb9NW11JX

The YotaMD one is far superior! But for 10% of the cost, hard to pass up.

That looks like the same one I posted earlier in post #3. How did you get 2 for $7?

 

[TXLX007]

That looks like the same one I posted earlier in post #3. How did you get 2 for $7?

I went back and looked at my Amazon Account, it looks like the difference was applied from a credit from a prior return on the account. So actually I paid 20 bucks for two.

 

[medtro]

Any suggestions on how to fix this little brass Lexus logo to the back so that it’s not going to come off in day-to-day use?

I hope it won't fade for the money you paid for it. Maybe clear coat it if you are worry about fading.

 

[medtro]

I went back and looked at my Amazon Account, it looks like the difference was applied from a credit from a prior return on the account. So actually I paid 20 bucks for two.

Thanks for checking into this. STAUBER is in my near future even it is not $7 for 2 cases.

 

[suprarx7nut]

Just came across this thread trying to use google to find another YotaMD thread of mine on mud. A word of warning on the Stauber keys - they don't work with ~10% of the aftermarket keys out there. If you have an I style key (~10% of people out there, from my research), I don't think they work at all. The YotaMD kits work with all varieties of keys, aftermarket and OEM.

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Bought white for the LX, gets dirty very easily and I had to fight the key to squeeze it in. Would recommend a darker color.


Bought this for the RX, 2 for $7 couldn’t pass it up. Works just as well. But 0/10 on coolness factor.
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Any suggestions on how to fix this little brass Lexus logo to the back so that it’s not going to come off in day-to-day use?

Thanks for posting up the product! My vote for securing the logo is two part epoxy very carefully applied and wiping off excess while wet. Given how old the post is, I'm guessing you tried something already.

I updated the white to a Cerakote finish recently. If you ever get fading or discoloration on that white you have, let me know. I'll get you set up with the new white. Cerakote is about as durable as any color coating can get.

I hope it won't fade for the money you paid for it. Maybe clear coat it if you are worry about fading.

I'm here to stand behind it. If it fades, in 6 months or 6 years, the replacement is on me.

 

[TXLX007]

The “L” lives on...

Thanks for posting... two part epoxy very carefully applied and wiping off excess while wet. Given how old the post is, I'm guessing you tried something already.

2 part epoxy worked. I used JB Weld couldn’t get the bubbles out, but I’m happy with the outcome.

4400 psi epoxy May have been overkill.

 

[TXLX007]

Side view.

 

[ScottGX470]

I was pleased with my purchase from YOTAMD, and I will continue to remain pleased so long as they send me replacement screws for the mishap that occurred this afternoon when I stepped out of my vehicle and the entire YOTAMD assembly went crashing onto the ground because two screws came loose. If YOTA does not replace, I guess I will hope that Home Depot carries the 1.3mm screws that the shell is fitted with.

 

[Lc80series]

I was pleased with my purchase from YOTAMD, and I will continue to remain pleased so long as they send me replacement screws for the mishap that occurred this afternoon when I stepped out of my vehicle and the entire YOTAMD assembly went crashing onto the ground because two screws came loose. If YOTA does not replace, I guess I will hope that Home Depot carries the 1.3mm screws that the shell is fitted with.

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They'll send you replacement nuts and bolts for cheap. I lost one and ordered some new from YotaMd . The package arrived pretty quick if I recall correctly.

 

[ScottGX470]

They'll send you replacement nuts and bolts for cheap. I lost one and ordered some new from YotaMd . The package arrived pretty quick if I recall correctly.

That's great news. I had a good experience with YOTA in the past. Their owner is very responsive. I'll order up some new screws, and a few extra to save repeating the process again in the future. Thanks again!