marke weekes

Thanks for the respones. Just got in from work,trying to earn some money to pay for the damn box. It's a 200 sport with sat nav and it's just over 4 years old (aug 99) it's been a dream apart from this problem.

it's happened in 3 different locations. I think it must be a faulty receiver. The second time i took it to Lexus, the service guy did something which involved switching the internal locking button on and off and inserting the key into the ignition. Obviously, it was not that simple otherwise I would have tried to reset myself. Anyone know how to reset the system in this way. it will come in handy.in case it fails again before i can afford to replace the box? Thanks Marke

Thanks for your speedy reply. I have emailed a dealer in the U.S regarding prices and compatibility. Will keep you posted. I assume that these receiver units,cannot be repaired,only replaced? Thanks again Marke

For the third time in as many months, the key fob remote refuses to work with my car. This results in a trip to my local lexus, to have the keys "re-programmed". had an estimate of £470.00 inc v.a.t to replace the receiver. two questions. 1. Is this the usual price for a job of this nature? 2. If I bought the receiver unit from a dealer in the U.S, would it be cheaper and more impotantly,would it work? Any advice would be helpful.