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Hello, maybe one or twice a year, I come out to my Lexus 250 IS to see both the passenger and drivers window are completely open. Is this feature that has some use, or something that is not working correctly? Luckily, I live in a road where the neighbours are great and nothing ill intended has ever happened. Apart from the seats getting a bit of rain. However, in a busy town it could be different. I can only guess that the Key VOB is activating in my pocket, or my mobile phone is interfereing with it in some way. Is there anyway of stopping this from happening? I'm not sure why you would want to open windows like this (from outside the car), or whether it is a design fault? Best regards Julian

Actually I had a bit of trouble with the alarm and immobiliser. Found this which worked. 👇

Hi All. Hope you all had a good year. I am having the same issue after going away. Again the same issue. Again the 'emergency opening procedure' is not working. Even the truck lock won't open. I can not see any doors open. Again maybe the key has jammed but it seems a bit odd that both the trunk and drivers lock is jammed. Would appreciate some ideas. I should have left the truck open an taken the battery out before going away. Thank you EDIT: OK I know what has happen. There are two sets of keys. One works and the other doesn't. Or the previous owner got another set of keys and nobody knew that. I will have to remember this for next year. Thanks Jools

Thank you for your replies. I am not sure which is the code? I think it might br this: Color Code: 1G0Smoky Granite Metallic? Julian

Hello Lexus owners, Could you please advise on where the paint code is kept on 2007 IS SE? I have seen some models have it on the inside door, but I can not see it on my model? Thank you. Best regards Julian

I'm considering disconnecting the battery in future as well, when going away. And checking everything is off.

OK mystery solved. I went out and tried to look at the trunk, hoping that there might be a secret lock. For some reason, I thought I'd give the trunk a pull and it opened, meaning it wasn't shut properly the whole time I was away. Then I thought I'd try the drivers door again and it worked. It would seem like the driver lock won't open if the trunk is open. I'm not sure if there is a light in the trunk but maybe that drained the battery. I'd be surprised if it was the headlights as a warning sound occurs, unless that failed? I might be able to re-charge the battery, but at least I know what is going on now. Anyway thanks for your trouble shots, much appreciated.

OK Thanks and good idea @ Colin I will give it a good tug, theoretically it should work right, the electrics wouldn't stop a key from working? Thanks for your replies, I will pick up in the morning.

I have used the key before so it should work. I could try the other I have a spare one. The lock smith approach is a good one.

Thanks, sorry but I have tried this and the key won't turn?

Thank you for the reply unfortunately the manual is in the car. When you say the 'emergency opening procedure' is that something different to the manual lock opening where you take the key out of the smart key? Is there a link you could recommend? Or pdf somewhere online?

Dear Forum, Apologies for a rushed post as I am a bit worried. I went abroad for 3 weeks and on return discovered that both the smart key and the manual lock won't open the door at all. My guess is that the battery has run flat. The emergency key should turn 70 degrees if I am correct, but it wont turn at all. The boot won't open as well. How can you open the bonnet without going into the car? It is worrying that I can not enter the car at all and I wouldn't know how anyone else would, with out breaking something? All I can do is email Lexus in Tunbridge Well UK. They always want to sell me a new car, but as much as I'd love to I am embarking on tough times with Covid19 effecting my livelihood. Any advice please or trouble shots? A great car btw, Thank you