I Got One!

[JapFreak786]

Finally got one on tuesday,it's a black,with black leather interior with 82k on the clock,X reg.

Will get pictures up later,been to busy driving and enjoying the car!!!

Now,i have a problem with the keys,i only have the "spare",the one without the boot release on the it. I went down to Lexus Birmingham,apparently i need a new ECu + key begining made,with a total cost of £1125 :shutit: .

Is there anywhere else that i can get another key made,so incase i ever to loose this one,i know i have a spare one?

[kam05]

Your dealer is right, if you have a 2 button key (not the 3 button master key which has the LOCK, UNLOCK and BOOT RELEASE buttons) then you cannot add additional keys- its new ECU, locks and keys time.

Try and contact a local autolocksmith specialist, they might be able create a spare key from your 2 button key- worth a try...

[shake]

http://www.hickleys.com/diagnostics/keys_list.php?manu=21

im sure someone knows how to do it.... they cant be serious about a new ecu? it would be cheaper to get an alarm to bypass the immobiliser and cut yourself a new key!

good luck

[JapFreak786]

thanks for the link

and yes they said i'd need a new ECU,worse comes to worse i'll install a new alarm or buy an ECU key set from a scrap yard!!

such a nice car though,don't really want to change anything apart from the speakers as they're not up to what i'm use to

[Mark W]

Welcome to LOC....

Installing new alarm wont help - if you lose the key you still wont be able to get around the immobiliser - its part of the ECU - thats why you'd need the master key in the first place

I'd keep very good care of that key if I were you

[TomC27]

Hi - Jap

I'm in the same situation - 1No. 2 button key.

I bought a blank uncut key and a used key with transponder (from eBay £25 approx for both) - added transponder to blank key got it cut to match existing 2 button key but havn't got the transponder reprogrammed as yet - contacted a few key companies and they said need a ecu etc but could match new key and ecu for £ 350.

I have heard that you can have a transponder copied and that is what I am trying to have arranged at some point - ie have it matched to my existing transponder.

From my investigations so far basically it will cost a min of £350 to have a new ecu & key.

Definetely would suggest contacting a few key companies near you - usually have mobile guys you can chat problem through.

I am busy workwise at the moment but need to sort my key situation - I guard my key with my life at the moment !!

[84Stoney]

From my investigations so far basically it will cost a min of £350 to have a new ecu & key.

That's about the best you will manage I'd say.

There is no other way.

[Steviewevie]

Your dealer is right, if you have a 2 button key (not the 3 button master key which has the LOCK, UNLOCK and BOOT RELEASE buttons) then you cannot add additional keys- its new ECU, locks and keys time.

Is that definitely the case on the GS ? Because it's not on the IS, a 2-button key *might* still be a master, and you can tell by putting the key into the ignition and seeing if the dashboard "Security" light goes off immediately (master) or stays on briefly before going off (non-master). The number of buttons doesn't necessarily say whether it's a master key or not. I have no idea if this is the same on the GS or not so apologies if this is irrelevant.

[JapFreak786]

yes i've thought that is the case

well the lady said,that if my key can open the boot and lock the glove box then i can use this as the "master" key to re-programme the new key if i was to get one

i've not lost a key yet in 4 years of driving,and don't plan to anytime soon,i'm just really paranoid with the key now though,where ever i go i'm checking if i've still got the keys with me

[widnes_is200]

i know a mobile auto spark that takes ure ecu and reprograms ure ecu to 3 new keys for 400 quid, in cheshire

[84Stoney]

i know a mobile auto spark that takes ure ecu and reprograms ure ecu to 3 new keys for 400 quid, in cheshire

If you have a master, this should not be needed. If you don't have a master, this is the only way.

I believe a two button can be a master on a GS, though not 100% sure. Security light is the way to tell thou (above). I have 2 button masters for my IS.