lancashire man

I have recently bought a 2001 LS 430 . sadly it only came with one black key fob . what is the best way to get a new key ? should i have a master key like other makes of cars ? the key also does not open the boot (boot release button ) i'm hopeing a new key will cure this . any thoughts ?

hi,i too have just bought the ls430 51 reg,i too only got one key also.i looked on eBay and found the correct key but it will need re-coding by the main agent,or a specialist key company. :winky:

hi guys,can anyone tell me if they know of anywhere that i can buy keys for my ls430,i only got one when i bought it.thanks. ;)

Hi. Hopefully the key you do have is a master key as you will need it to enable programming of any new keys as the immobiliser will not recognise a new key without doing so.

The obvious place to go is lexus but it may cost you and they may want to charge you for the reprogramming. I would try Fleabay and the .com version. The following link is instructions for reprogramming. http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=45917&st=0&p=483364&hl=keys%20for%20430&fromsearch=1entry483364

Having an LS400 myself, I cannot vouch for the quality of these instructions. Note the need for a master key.

hi steve,many thanks for your reply.i will try as you suggest,regards LM. :winky:

hi guys,can anyone tell me if they know of anywhere that i can buy keys for my ls430,i only got one when i bought it.thanks. ;)

hi,it is a 51 reg,but is in mint condition.

thanks for the welcome. :winky:

i have only just bought my 430,i used it to get me home from chatham to manchester area,it did this without fault and i think it was much much better than other in built sat nav systems i have used.i especially liked the split screen when it shows the road you are on,then it gives a close up of the junction or turning you have got to take to continue your journey.plus it gives it's directions well before so it does not come as a surprise,unlike the one in my rover 75 which was utterly useless.

hello,just to say hi to everyone on this forum,i have just bought a ls430 and i am looking forward to owning and running this great car,also i hope to contribute to this club as well.thanks.