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 1998-2008 Lexus / 3-Button Remote Head Key Shell Vancouver
A three-button Lexus remote head key shell for 1998 to 2008 models; your old board and chip go inside and we cut a new blade.
Lexus1998 to 20083
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 remote head key, and how we set one up.
When the rubber buttons on a Lexus remote key wear through, you can see the circuit board underneath. That is the moment most people come to us, and this shell is the usual fix. It is a new outer housing with a three-button pad and an uncut blade for Lexus remote head keys used from 1998 to 2008, sold empty. Empty matters. It is not a working key until your original board and transponder chip are moved into it. We do that transfer at the counter, cut the blade to your locks, and test the buttons and ignition. No new programming is normally needed, because the car already recognises those electronics. How does it differ from the 1997 to 2011 Lexus shell in our shop? Mostly in which blade and head shape it is made for. Lexus used more than one case style over these years, and the internal clips and board layout need to line up. Compare it to your key, or ask us to confirm for your trim/year. Done right, a shell swap leaves you with a key that looks and feels new for a fraction of the effort of a full replacement. If your board is damaged, we will tell you and recommend a complete key instead.
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 remote head key at a glance
| Model years | 1998 to 2008 |
|---|---|
| Make | Lexus |
| Key type | Remote head key shell (case only) |
| Buttons | 3 |
How it works, and what to know.
Before you call
- One listing covers 11 model years, 1998 to 2008, so we confirm your exact year and trim before cutting.
- This is the case only. Your existing circuit board, battery and chip move across, so it does not need programming to the car.
- Canada made engine immobilisers mandatory on new cars from September 2007, so every year from then on in this range has a chip in the key.
1998-2008 Lexus / 3-Button Remote Head Key Shell, 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.