mad.matt

8 hours ago, runsgrateasanut said:

Here's an afterthought - I have a spare key which I keep as my original is damaged.

In the drawer where its kept I noticed an ear plug.  I tried to open the spare key but even though the screw was removed it didn't seem to want to budge and I didn't want to break it,  so not tried this.

My thinking was that you may be able to modify a plug by cutting off below the first cap leaving a short stem to reach the contact point.

ps from China so not quick delivery

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10PCS-Safety-Soft-Silicone-Corded-Ear-Cor-Reusable-Hearing-Protection-Ear-Plugs-/401144565984?hash=item5d661450e0:g:qAkAAOSweW5VIzgg 

Cheers for the thought, I went down a similar route with mine today.
I cut the end off a plastic pipette and hot glued it to the remaining button, it isn't pretty but it works for now. Might see about 3d printing a hard plastic button to fill the gap better and look a little less...jerry rigged.

Exactly that Amber, mine has cracked and dropped the main button. It doesn't bother me too much tbh, I might just try sticking some rubber down on top of the original button for now.

I really didn't spend much on the car in the first place and the New Lexus Key Cut/Reprogram sounds like more than I spent on the car :')

Hi All,

After a full 5 months of constant pestering, I have FINALLY got my spare key and Remote Locking key from the previous owner!

However, the key is missing the main rubber section of the remote button, you can insert another key to touch the recessed button but that's hardly convenient.

As of yet, I haven't found any replacements (aftermarket or Lexus) for the early Single Button keys, only the multi-button versions. I seem to have all the keys I need - 2x Ignition, 1xDoor, 1xDoor + Remote AND I also have the stamped key tag with the ID number on it.

I suppose the questions I have are:

1. Does anyone know where to get an original blank, single button remote key?

2. How do I get it programmed?

3. If I can't get a Single button, would a reprogrammed multi button work?

Many Thanks in advance :)

Matt

5 hours ago, steve2006 said:

Hello Matt and welcome to the LOC.

Looks like a Pearl white on the paint, well sought after in the USA.

 

Eagle Eyed Steve :)
Very well noticed, Diamond White Pearl. Nice colour, completely changes the car over the usual golds and Champagne Beige!

Thanks for the welcome, gents and the kind words. I am heavily influenced by the Japanese Import scene so tastes and mods will likely reflect that. (I'm not too worried about comfort, road noise or MPG ;) )

Thankfully not, Mike. It was in a fairly shabby condition to start off but she'll get there with a little love.

After some issues with the supplier, I now have my BC Coilovers in my specified Spring rates, so I can stop driving on Chopped Coils and Bump stops! :(

Hi Guys,

I'm Matt and I've had my '94 UCF10 LS400 since Feb.

Might upset a few, but it's low, loud, a bit of a mess and has 18s with moderate stretch (I'm personally not the biggest fan of stretch but the wheels came with good tyres on them!).

Since I bought it:
- Built a Stainless exhaust for it (previous owner chopped it at Downpipes)
- Polished and Cleaned it
- Carried out full service

- Snapped the rear coil springs (previous owner chopped them)

- Ordered Coilovers

Hoping to use this as a resource to get advice/help, first matter being that of remote key replacements :)

Cheers,

Matt