Question I Asked Lexus Dealer

[donkammy]

Guys,

I asked the following question to a lexus dealer

Could you please tell me if you can get me a spare key for my Lexus IS200? if so, What would it cost? I currently have a two button remote key and would like a complete key with the remote

and he replied

Can only tune in 3 button key off a 3 button key , if you only have the 1 2 button key then that is the sub key & no key can be coded in off that key . You will need a new engine ecu to rectify that

is this true i need an ECU and my key cant be copied?

[Noel]

First things first..... what have you... an Altezza or an IS200 as the key fobs are different!

[donkammy]

First things first..... what have you... an Altezza or an IS200 as the key fobs are different!

sorry altezza rs200, the key has got two buttons on the side

[Noel]

Nah... just fit an after market alarm and use the two fobs that come with that...

My RS200 also came with only one key with buttons but i did get two spare original keys, you see the IS200 has an immobiliser and the Tezza doesn't all our key does is remote open the doors, nothing else...

So you don't need a new ecu

[elexes]

where could you get the 2 replacement keys tho . ive only 1

[Stetz]

I've the same problem as donkammy, but mines a IS200. Would i be better of just fitting an alarm like a Clifford of somethink like that

[Greg_P]

I also only got one key plus the plastic spare, any hints on where to get a new key or two would be great. Lexus in Poole quoted 250 pounds to get a new one cut and sent out from Italy, there must be other options about... I hope...