Key Cutting

[niloc1200]

Hi bought a blank key with the Lexus logo on the back but can't get my local locksmiths to cut it anyone else on here had this problem ?

[IHgs300]

Cant say that i have, my local one is always happy to cut car keys and he only charges £5.

[niloc1200]

Typical I have been to two and niether will cut it

[IHgs300]

Which ones have said no? Have you any small independant ones near you.

[niloc1200]

Timpson and asl auto locks

[JPWilson]

My local Timpsons is in the local Tesco store, He cut my blank blade in 5 minutes and even took the innards out and transferred because the previous owner had superglued the broken casing...

He did say he could not guarantee the key as they did not supply the blade but it worked first time and still going strong...

[niloc1200]

Mine in the tesco store was a jobs worth then because company policy not to cut third party keys

[istanbul05]

Got a new after market key cut today,apparently its got to be done via laser cutting.£ 9 .

The thing is the car won't actually start without the master key in the ignition.

When i put this after market key in the ignition it turns over but doesnt actually start the engine,am i right in thinking i need it programming ?

[IHgs300]

Has the new key got the remote/chip inside?

[istanbul05]

No mate no chip just blank,is that why ?

[IHgs300]

Yes you need remote part as well, this is what you need

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-IS200-IS300-GS300-RX300-etc-DENSO-1512V-key-fob-remote-alarm-GREAT-VALUE-/181089597761?pt=UK_Car_Parts_Vehicles_Automobila_ET&hash=item2a29c7f941

[istanbul05]

cheers ian

[niloc1200]

Finally got keys cut in Poole the guy said he doesn't sell lexus keys so he has no problem cutting them