Just_lexus

Hi all,

please I have a 2000 V reg IS200 and had a minor crash, I am looking for both Headlamps, Grille, and a complete radiator or even just the expansion bottle which houses the fan, I am thinking of modifying the bootle and locate it somewhere else? I have received quotes for the £300 for all these parts which i think is crazy.

Ok,

i have got my lexus is200 running, i got the full lock set on eBay and it works a treat, the only drag now is the central locking, I have been reading forums based on Central locking and all am seeing is for the 3buuton fob key. The key i got is only 2 button which starts the car and unlock the door. Does anyone have the synching guide for the 2 Fob key or do i have to buy one . Also could it be the fuses? The 2 button key fob lights comes on so i know the Battery is ok. SO i need a guide on resycnhing the 2button key fob

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As the title says, i have lost the one and only key i had for the IS200...

Any idea what can be done??

I am currently trying to source another set of locks ECU and keys from a scrapyard, have also spoken to some locksmiths.

Option they gave was to get another key from the Dealers and they would re flash the ECU and programme the new key + transponder to work.

but some locksmiths say thats its a dealer job only and the dealers are quoting £1500 :shutit: :shutit:

just seen these on eBay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/lexus-is200-05-ecu-and-key-reader-and-door-lock-set-/270585674129?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0029b991

:tsktsk: :tsktsk: :tsktsk:

As the title says, i have lost the one and only key i had for the IS200...

Any idea what can be done??

I am currently trying to source another set of locks ECU and keys from a scrapyard, have also spoken to some locksmiths.

Option they gave was to get another key from the Dealers and they would re flash the ECU and programme the new key + transponder to work.

but some locksmiths say thats its a dealer job only and the dealers are quoting £1500 :shutit: :shutit:

Hi,

i had the same problem and was lucky enough to find a guy selling it on eBay for £100. However I met a guy yesterday who claimed he can cut a new key that will open all the locks and also includes resetting the ECU as well. if you interested let me know. The quote he gave me was £170 and alos based in London, don't know how far that is away from you. if you ineterested drop me an email and i will get you his number.

:)Just want to say thank you to everyone who has helped me and contributed to this query, I found a set of keys, locks and ECU on eBay. I was a bit worried as to the condition of the locks but God has really helped me on this one. I installed the keys myself and car sounded beautiful, The gear box is excellent and everything seems ok, but the brakes might need bleeding as it feels its grinding. Now to move unto finding OS front door and wing in colour green? Does anyone know any been broken and can deliver to CM11 area.

cheers

Hi Lexusians,

I am in a right hole with this one, I really need help and advice on how to fix this issue, Basically i bought this lexus IS200 X reg from a car auction in York. Unknown to me, i didnt check whether it came with a key, so when the car was delivered today, we discover that it had no keys. I spoke to the auctioneer and they said they have tried contacting the previous owners for the keys and so far nothing. Now apart from the key,i dont know how the engine sounds like or drive. I know i can get the plane key and a fob on ebay, but am unsure what to do next, does anyone know a way of getting the car keys or just for me to even hear the engine running. This is my 1st lexus and clueless on what to do

Many Thanks

ok guys,

i have managed to find a complete lock set on eBay, i ahev also taken off the key barrel, and got to the plastic bit where it send signals to the ECU, i used the screw to turn it to try and see if the car would start, am glad to say, the mileage is only 60kmiles, but downside is all the lights came on but the car wouldnt start, i presume its the immobilizer doing what its suppose to do, is there a way of bypassing it just to hear the engine sound, whilst i waitr for the locks & keys to arrive, and also i would like to know the location of the ECU that controls the immobiliser.

Cheers, thanks for all those who pm me.

much obliged

Looking at this thread again, is anyone a bit concerned as to how a car could possibly go through an auction with no key? I've only been to a few, but they always drive the car through the auction don't they? Has this car just moved around on a trailer and no one bothered to check if it had a key?

its not those kind of auction its a Salvage auction! which i have been buying from for ages, it was just unfortunate this one cuaght me with my guards down.

hi there and welcome to Loc,its a shame that you bought the car with no keys(how on earth did that happen??)Personally my 1st port of call would be to try lexus as they might be able to find your key number on their database and make you a key - explore all possibilities with them and if that fails,then try a breaker or scrap yard - in doing so I would recommend u make sure the car(u r getting the bits from - locks etc)is the same year and model as yours as they sometimes do not always work or fit each other.Be careful and good luck,hope you keep us informed as to how u get on.

john.

will do, if all else fails , i will scrap the car and hopefully make some money back on it. I hate all these hassle, funny thing is i bought the car with intention of giving it to a friend as a favour.

Yes, I for one wouldn't buy a car without a key- how would you know if the engine/gearbox are any good? Something doesn't add up here?

yep i know, but in haste i didnt read the notes that came with the auction. But if the worse comes to worse, Look out for my topic as i may decide to break the whole car. But am hoping the owner is away on holiday or something and he will soon send the keys.

i believe i read on this forum before, with the V5 log book and your personal ID, lexus dealer (birmingham) can duplicate the key for you from the database, providing that the locks were factory fitted from new, for a grand total of 120 pounds.

worth asking and find out

plus autolocksmith can also be able to help by cutting a key to the lock but you will have to pay for the immobiliser on the top

Thanks for this great reply, but please doyou know which dealer in Birmingham. £120 if its real is a bargain. The previous owner of the car has not sent the keys. I have not sent the keys to auctioneers despite numerous contacts. I am thinking of driving up to York and asking directly. i am awaiting the logbook from DVLA

id echo parthibians thoughts to be honest with you but can add i can put you in touch with a scrapyard which has a complete is should you need to source the ecu/lockset second hand - you would however need to strip these parts from the car yourself

Hi,

Please pass me the details of the scrapyard that has this lockset

Hi Lexusians,

I am in a right hole with this one, I really need help and advice on how to fix this issue, Basically i bought this lexus IS200 X reg from a car auction in York. Unknown to me, i didnt check whether it came with a key, so when the car was delivered today, we discover that it had no keys. I spoke to the auctioneer and they said they have tried contacting the previous owners for the keys and so far nothing. Now apart from the key,i dont know how the engine sounds like or drive. I know i can get the plane key and a fob on eBay, but am unsure what to do next, does anyone know a way of getting the car keys or just for me to even hear the engine running. This is my 1st lexus and clueless on what to do

Many Thanks