Is200

[sutty5763]

Hi - my son owns a 2003 "53" plate is200 LE.

He has managed to lose BOTH keys.

He had previously broken a key and still has the blade of the original key, but we no longer have any transponders etc with which to disable the alarm.

Lexus are quoting him up to 2K to provide replacements.

Does anybody know if it is possible to get around this at all?

Any suggestions gratefully received as the bank of mum and dad is likley to take ahammering otherwise!!

[sparkystav]

Doesnt sound good mate im afraid, it may have to be Lexus

[sutty5763]

Doesnt sound good mate im afraid, it may have to be Lexus

Bracing myself for the worst.

[Kiefels]

***SPOILER WARNING***!!!

I'm almost 100% certain that no transponders = New lock set and ecu with matching keys and transponders.

Without an already programmed to your vehicle master transponder and key (3 buttons)you cannot program a replacement transponder.

Although saying that...Lexus SHOULD be able to get a master key cut from your lock number on the inside of the drivers door and they SHOULD be able to get a transponder coded to your vehicle. That requires going back to toyota japan and try to get the code from them = Costly

New keys and lock set = Costly

New Keys, Lock set AND ecu matched to transponders = MORE costly. At least £1,500

Sorry!!! :(

[clifton 94]

what area do you live

[sutty5763]

what area do you live

Crosby, nr Liverpool

[ormi]

find a scrap car and swap all the parts ie ignition transponder door locks and ecu wont be cheap but it will be cheaper than lexus....

[sutty5763]

Think we may be sorted - have been put me onto a guy who can sort us with a new set of keys/transponder and reprogramme the system for £350. Apparently he is known to the local Lexus dealer but obviously they would be looking to charge top wack every time. Will report backwhen the job is done

[sutty5763]

Job done - the guy was able to do him a 3-button key and two spares. Also gave us a chip to use if we can source another transponder to make up another 3 button key.

[jay_russell]

i have one over

[sparkystav]

Top job mate, glad you got it sorted.

Whats the "chip" look like?

[sutty5763]

Not sure as I wasn't around when the guy came to sort it. Will check with son and heir and come back to you.

jay_russell - are you saying you have a spare transponder? If so would be interested - you can email me on suttons@crosby92.freeserve.co.uk

[Lexus_Pimp]

I have a new blank IS200 key with working electronics in the three button remote, its for a 1999 IS200 : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Blank-Lexus-IS200-1999-3-Button-Key-/330598079176?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cf92e5ac8#ht_587wt_1156