Starting Mk1 Ls400 Without Key

[Countrydj]

I have been told that my Mk 1 LS400 cannot be started without a key. I have been told that my ignition key has a built in 'transponder' (or something like that).

Does anybody know if this is true.

It bothers me leaving my car unattended in some 'seedy' areas where I have to go from time to time.

[carlo]

I have been told that my Mk 1 LS400 cannot be started without a key. I have been told that my ignition key has a built in 'transponder' (or something like that).

Does anybody know if this is true.

It bothers me leaving my car unattended in some 'seedy' areas where I have to go from time to time.

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I think so. I only have one key for my 1990 Mk1 and asked Lexus Teesside to quote me a replacement. It was £300+ so I declined. The reason given that the key had a chip in it which put the cost into orbit. Moral of story: don't lose your key!!

The guy also said that if the key was lost & Lexus had to be called I was looking at £1000-00!

Cheers,

Carlo

[davepruce]

A company in Canterbury (Kent) were able to reproduce a key from a working one for a Mazda that my wife had and that was a transponder key. They charged £25 and Mazda had wanted £200 to replace all sorts of gear in the car.

They may be able to help, or suggest someone closer

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Acme Locks & Keys Locksmith

(01227) 785551

53, St. Stephens Rd

Canterbury

CT2 7JD

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[chips229]

I have a 1991 `H`reg UK Lexus LS400(still forsale )

Theres no chip in my key,i went up are local shops and had 2 keys cut for about 6 or 7 quid and they both lock/unlock the doors and start the car with no probs.