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 1997-2005 Lexus - Transponder Key - Short Blade Vancouver
The short-blade Lexus transponder key for 1997 to 2005 models, cut to your locks and programmed to the immobiliser.
Lexus1997 to 2005Transponder 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.
Some Lexus models of this era use a noticeably stubbier blade than the standard key, and owners who try a full-length key from another listing find it will not seat in the ignition properly. This listing is the short-blade version: a chipped Lexus key with a compact blade, no remote buttons. If you are unsure which you have, measure. Put your old key beside a typical Toyota key; the short-blade version stops well short of it. The keyway is different too, so there is no trimming a long blade down to fit. When in doubt, ask us to confirm for your trim/year, or simply bring the key in. We cut the new blade on our code machine, so it can be made from your lock code even if the original is missing. The transponder then has to be registered to the car, which is done with the vehicle on site, either at our Macdonald St counter or on a mobile visit, and we will need to see your registration and photo ID. These keys often reach us with a split head or a chip that rattles inside. Replacing it while one key still works keeps the job simple; if it has already failed and there is no spare, we can still get you running.
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 2005 |
|---|---|
| Make | Lexus |
| Key type | Transponder key |
How it works, and what to know.
Before you call
- One listing covers 9 model years, 1997 to 2005, so we confirm your exact year and trim before cutting.
1997-2005 Lexus - Transponder Key - Short Blade, 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.