Cardiffade

Thanks guys, I did try to search for a thread, nothing relevant came up though. They said they wouldn't do it with a second hand key I bought. I am selling the car and wanted it to be perfect, may have to shell out the £300 :-(

Hi All! Only had 1 key so I bought a replacement from eBay, (£45), as was told I could get it re-programmed to the car. Did lots of research and YouTube vids say you can do it if the last 4 numbers on the circuit board are the same. It's a 3 button smart fob and everything checked out with the numbers. Rang lots of Auto Locksmiths, Cardiff area, and only 1 said he could do it, (£75 plus VAT), but after trying he said it could not be done as they've added 'something' to the chip to prevent it from being reprogrammed. He said he had previously done a 2007 IS220D, but it was not possible to do it on this 60 plate model? Is this right? Or is there someone who can do it with the right tools? Obviously Lexus will not entertain this as they want to sell me a new one. Any advice would be helpful! Regards Ade :-)

Hi guys, I'm a newbie to this forum but have owned a Lexus for 5 years now. I had a 57 plate is220D for 5 years without even having to change a light bulb and have recently bought a 4 year old is250C, which is a beaut! Unfortunately The heater has just packed up and it's very cold out! First noticed it last week; it didn't work, then it did, now it's gone again? I read a post that it could be coolant level, I checked it and it was low. I topped it up and still no joy. Thanks