Lexus keys: what to know
The shop lists 35 Lexus keys and fobs for model years 1997 to 2023, including 21 smart keys, 4 remote head keys, 3 smart key shells, 3 transponder keys.
Automotive Keys 1997-2001 Lexus - Transponder Key Vancouver
A plain Lexus transponder key for 1997 to 2001 models, cut to your locks and registered with the car's immobiliser.
Lexus1997 to 2001Transponder key
Price
Price by phone
Bonded, insured and
BC licensed (E106677)
BC licensed (E106677)
- Price by phone
- Programmed at your car
- Checked against your VIN
- Pickup at 4105 Macdonald St
The Lexus transponder key, and how we set one up.
Lexus put transponders in its keys earlier than many brands, so a late-1990s ES, GS, LS or RX key that looks like a plain metal key is almost certainly chipped. This is that key: a full-length blade with a black head and a transponder sealed inside, no buttons. Lexus keys from this generation often came in two flavours, a master key and a valet key, and the car treats them differently. If you are replacing a lost master key, mention it when you call, because what the car allows depends on which key types are still in your hand. The process is the same whether you are at our counter or we come to you. We cut the blade from your existing key or from code, then register the new chip using equipment connected to the vehicle. That last step needs the car with us, the registration in your name, and photo ID. Why people replace these: the plastic head on older Toyota-group keys can crack where it meets the blade, and once the blade wobbles, the chip is not far behind. If yours is starting to split, replacing it before it fails is much easier than an all-keys-lost job. Ask us to confirm for your trim/year and we will match the correct blank.
How to order. Call with the SKU. We confirm the price, the stock and the fit, then cut, program or fit it. Items in stock are usually ready the same day.
Lexus transponder key at a glance
| Model years | 1997 to 2001 |
|---|---|
| Make | Lexus |
| Key type | Transponder key |
How it works, and what to know.
Before you call
- One listing covers 5 model years, 1997 to 2001, so we confirm your exact year and trim before cutting.
1997-2001 Lexus - Transponder Key, your questions.
Still unsure? Call 604-734-7233 with the SKU.
Can you program this key to my car?
If the FCC ID or part number matches your key, yes. We program it at the counter or at your car.
Do I need the car there?
For programming, yes. The key is paired to the car itself.
My key looks the same but the FCC ID differs. Will it work?
No, it will not program. Match the FCC ID, not the look.
Can you erase a lost key?
Where the car allows it, yes. We remove the lost key from the car's memory when we program the new one.
What ID do you need?
Photo ID, and the registration or insurance in your name.