Sick Of My Keys Snapping! : ( Help !

[lexuslloyd]

hi folks,

getting really fed up of snapping my keys. I buy the casings off eBay and have a place called duplicut cut they for me. they are fine and dandy, but they are unable to supply a casing for the key. The blades are fine its just literally the casing around the blade. every 6 months, gone through 2 now. lol. Pretty certain last time asked Lexus Coventry they tried to bend me over and said £180. lol- another reason why I won't go there again

I was nearly left stranded in Northampton last night. the key snapped off from the casing and the blade was in the lock. If i didn't have a pair of pliers in the boot I would been there hours.

This is similar to the one i bought last time

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-IS200-GS300-LS400-RX300-3-Button-Remote-Key-Shell-Case-/180762771211?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Safety_Security&hash=item2a164cff0b#ht_4219wt_902

does anyone know where to get a decent casing please?

Can anyone help me?

[lexuslloyd]

Oh, forgot to mention - its the 3 button fob casing I need to replace

[lexynik]

Lloyd how are you ? - ive got some spare new 3 button keys left over from my lexus days ,, pm me your address and ill send a couple out to you

[JohnS Dorset]

I got two recently off eBay (toyota key). They have the lexus logo on for about £4 and have coloured cases too (pink for the wife). Cut no problem by local locksmith, be aware though that Timpson's will not cut blanks from eBay. Reason I bought two is one of my 2 originals snapped so felt a spare would be sensible.

Key works fine, is slightly longer than original but works just as well. Make sure you do the grub screw up tight (but not overly) both of mine fell out!

John

[lexuslloyd]

Oh, forgot to mention - its the 3 button fob casing I need to replace

argh sorry ! I thought it was starnge no-one replied! woudl help if i clicked on email replies lol !

Im good thanks mate, hows you? if you still have them that would be fantastic - I can paypal you some funds over mate. PM me if possible please :)

[fjcfarrar]

Although this is a common problem; have come across IS200s which are getting on a bit now & the lubricants in the ignition-switch mechanism have dried out making it stiffer. A good squirt of WD40 (other products are available) down the key-slot seems to cure this and make the keys less inclined to break their casings.

[lexuslloyd]

Although this is a common problem; have come across IS200s which are getting on a bit now & the lubricants in the ignition-switch mechanism have dried out making it stiffer. A good squirt of WD40 (other products are available) down the key-slot seems to cure this and make the keys less inclined to break their casings.

Literally just a quick squirt into the barrel?