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The delaer is not a Lexus dealer, but a respected dealer in Surrey. He has still to get back to me about this. Thank You everyone for your comments and suggestions

Thanks David, I will check this out with Lexus and see what they have to say, they just might be wrong.

I have 2 buttons on my key

Thanks for your reply, I am only going on what Lexus have told me, no manuals with the car either so I am quite in the dark.

I bought a RX300 ona 51 plate last week. Only 1 key with it, I go to my local Lexus, and ask about a new key, £247.00 I am told, I nearly pass out with the shock. Then the guy takes the key to parts dept. returns and says sorry made a mistake with the price, aha me thinks I am not buying the solid gold one after all. It will be £2750.00 I look about for the cameras, its got to be a joke, but no the guy is serious. Apparently I only have the 2 button key and can only get a new one if I had the 3 button key, as I dont have the said 3 button key I will need a new unit which means dash has to be dismantled 5 hours labour included in the £2750.00 price. My question is this, can I get a Thatcham approved alarm fitted to replace Lexus Factory fit? This will give me two alarm fobs and then I can just get a key cut for ignition. Thats the way I see it, but can you kind folks advise me as to if this can be done or am I screwed and need to deal with Lexus? I am in talks with the dealer where I bought the car, he is trying to trace the previous owner, but I need to work out a plan of action. Thanks Chris

Hi All, Just bought a 51 plate Lexus RX300 I am well pleased with it, so much more comfy than my Pajero, and quieter :D Only 1 question I need to ask at this moment as no manuals came with the car. What is the ect/snow switch and what does it do?