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thanks for your reply Paulos i was just to get the car started that i didnt pay much attention to the locksmith when he was telling me that he couldnt programme the key and it could be because that battery was flat (we had to put the booster on for the extra power). i probably should have insisted that he complete the programming, but hey, whats done is done and he probably walked off with a grin on his face at earning himself an easy buck! i guess its now down to me to finish the task. yes there do seem to be a couple of different ways to prgramme the key. and i must admit, i have not tried them all yet. my main concern i guess is that, did the locksmith do anything wrong with the ECU that i cant now programme the key, or is it the case that since the car starts (and therefore the key is now recognised), i should be able to programme the key with one or the other programmimg methods. also, since the locksmith changed a 'chip' in the ECU, i would just like to confirm whether that is the normal method. many thanks

hi all IS200 2002 i bought a new 3 button master key from the main dealer (bought the car without a key), yep it did cost a me had a auto-locksmith programme it. he changed a chip in the ECU and programmed the key (dont ask me which chip ). the car now starts. i'm having a bit of trouble programming the master key to operate the remote locking/unlocking. i tried the procedure about three times but it doesnt seem to be having it. am i doing something wrong or could there be another problem or another way? any suggestions? thanks in advance

got the key programmed and the car now starts and runs. the auto locksmith pulled out the ECU and fitted another chip then programmed the key. however, i'm having some trouble in programming the key to remotely lock/unlock the doors/boot. could anyone shed some light on this for me many thanks

thanks for all the replies will be looking at getting the head unit in the next week or so and fitting it soon after. will post the results for the benefit of other members. if you have any more advice, feel free to post, i will be keeping an eye out.

thanks for your reply dave i've read that you can get the connector which plugs straight to the plug which comes out of the amp. so i'll be looking at getting one of them and hopefully plug into the dvd unit and job done. well, knowing my luck, probably not going to be as simple as that but here's hoping :)

hi all new member here and proud new owner of a IS200 2002 i'm looking at fitting a double din dvd player. having had a look at some previous posts/threads i would just like some advice on the connection of the pre-existing amp. it seems as though most people prefer to bypass the amp. is this the best option since i'm not really looking at fitting any further equipment (amps, woofers etc). and also, is it a relatively simple job to do? many thanks

thanks BLACKTAR i've just bought the car and can confirm that the previous owner hadnt driven it for some months so the problem could be the same as yours. does that mean that the belt is slipping on the pulley which is making the steering judder? is it fairly simple to change the belt? many thanks

thanks for your prompt reply ICEMAN. i'm no expert but i'm a fairly competent DIY enthusiast. is that something i could do myself? if so, would you have any links to a 'step-by-step' guide or something of that nature. many thanks

hi all new member to this forum and new owner of a Lexus IS200 2002 can i ask a question for a problem that has arisen. the steering seems to 'judder' when turning. this only seems to happen when the car is started from cold. this seems to clear by the time i've reached the end of the road. any suggestions as to what the problem may be? thanks in advance for any suggestions terry

hi all new member to this forum and new owner of a Lexus IS200 2002 can i join in and ask a question for a problem that has arisen. the steering seems to 'judder' when turning. this only seems to happen when the car is started from cold. this seems to clear by the time i've reached the end of the road. any suggestions as to what the problem may be? thanks in advance for any suggestions terry

hi all IS200 i need to remove my wing. could anyone point me to a step by step guide, preferbly with pictures many thanks

hi all new member here. decided to join after reading some posts. guys here (and some gals as well) seem well informed and knowledgable so thought i'd get some advise from you guys. IS200 2002 here's my problem.....i lost my master key and i got a replacement from the main dealer. i now need to get this 'married' to the car. i have so far got conflicting information from various sources. some say the master key CAN be programmed to the car and some say that i will need to get a new ECU and then the new key can be programmed. can anyone here clear this up for me. how does the key get programmed? also, where is the ECU located? thanks in advance Tel