Ls 400 Mystery Button

[paullexified]

Hi, I have just acquired a 1995 ls400 and was wondering what the button is just under the boot/fuel flap openers under the steering wheel. I dont have the owners manual yet,Also i dont have the small key to turn the alarm on as its not working i have changed the key fob Battery but to no avail im wondering if lexus could supply the small alarm key for my car ??

[SHELLDRAKE]

Hello Paul,The button you are on about ,sounds like the one that allows you to turn on/off the signal for the alarm when you operate the key fob, there is a single one when you set the alarm and a double one when you turn it off, the button turns off the sound when pressed,I always leave mine turned on,so you know it has locked.Lexus can let you have a key but it will cost you.

Shelldrake

[paullexified]

Hi Norman, Thanks for the swift reply, I have pressed the button in but still no sound from the key fob, Im just wondering if the key fob is the correct one as it states toyota on the fob with two buttons one is red.

[Rupert Dubreaux]

Hi Paul , my Mk 3 fob has three buttons on one side and a red panic one on the reverse ,there is an L stamped just above this .No mention of Toyota on any of my fobs ,its possible yours is a replacment fob from Toyota. There was a post several days back about a problem with a two button fob on a MK3, the guys who replied with MK 3's all had four button fobs .

Enjoy your new car!

[paullexified]

Thanks Rupert.

[Dave76]

Im just wondering if the key fob is the correct one as it states toyota on the fob with two buttons one is red.

If its an oblong fob with just 2 buttons I am sure its the right one. I also have a MK3, '95 but my fob is oblong with a balck & red button - I checked the owners manual & the diagram of the fob on the TDS (theft deterant system) is the same oblong fob with what it calls an ultrasonic select switch on the RH side as you look down to the buttons. It also says, in bold letters, the remote handsets are unique to your vehicle & not replaceable.

[paullexified]

Hi Dave, Im going to price a few well reviewed alarm systems as i think it will work out cheaper.