Lost Car Keys Replacement

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Lexus GS Turbo Lost Car Key Replacement – All the Information You Need to Get a New Lexus GS Turbo Key. Tips, Costs, Your Options, and More.

 

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In this article:

Lexus GS Turbo replacement car keys – Introduction

Lexus GS Turbo keys replacement by year – not sure which key you had: Was it a regular key, transponder chip, or remote key fob? Find out here

Automotive locksmith coding a Lexus key fob
Automotive locksmith coding a Lexus key fob

Have you lost your Lexus GS Turbo car key? – How do I get a replacement key? What options do I have?

Lexus GS Turbo key replacement near me – things to remember before calling a locksmith

Lexus GS Turbo car key replacement cost

Key coding and programming machine for Lexus keys
Key coding and programming machine for Lexus keys

Can I get a replacement Lexus GS Turbo key by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)?

Lexus GS Turbo key programming – which keys can you program yourself? how to program your key & more.

Remote key fob for a Lexus
Remote key fob for a Lexus

Keyless entry information Lexus GS Turbo

 

Introduction:

Lexus key replacements - Key fobs, transponder and non-transponders
Lexus key replacements – Key fobs, transponder and non-transponders

Lexus GS Turbo was introduced in 2017. This model has one type of key.

2017: Contact us for more information about this key.

 

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Click on the type of key you had or your year model below to get the most accurate information:

 

2017: (Contact us for more information about this key)

 

 

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Q: I lost my Lexus GS Turbo car keys. I don’t have a spare, so need a replacement. How and where can I get a replacement key?

 

Generally speaking, you have three options:

  1. Call an automotive locksmith that offers a mobile service for Lexus GS Turbo cars. We can help you with that.
  2. Tow the car to the dealer.
  3. Order a key online and have the dealer or locksmith cut and program it for you (if necessary).
Transponder key on a computer operated cutting machine
Transponder key on a computer operated cutting machine

A word of caution: The type of key you need depends on the year and model of your Lexus GS Turbo. Therefore, the options for getting a new key made and programmed depend on whether you need a remote, an intelligent fob, push to start button, a transponder, or a regular key.

A: For a more detailed explanation, including tips on SAVING TIME AND MONEY, please visit our blog post: How to get a replacement key.

Not ready to call for service just yet? Click here for some GREAT ideas on how to find lost car keys.

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Q: Lexus GS Turbo key replacement near me – How to find a locksmith or dealer and what should you tell them?

First, make sure you have the exact year, make, and model, e.g., 2017 Lexus GS Turbo.

In addition, write down the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) of the car located on the left side of the dashboard near the mirror (Click here for more information). The VIN helps the locksmith or dealer verify the year, make, and model of the car and determine which key you had.

Also, keep in mind that many locksmiths offer mobile service and travel up to 30 miles radius from where their store is located. Therefore, depends on your location, it might be a good idea to expand your search and call for a few additional quotes, even if on the map, these locksmiths seems to be far from you.

All Lexus key fobs and transponder keys must be coded with the car on-site
All Lexus key fobs and transponder keys must be coded with the car on-site

Remember,

Their distance as you see on the map, is their business address, not their physical and current location. All you have to make sure, is that they carry the right equipment to cut and program your Lexus GS Turbo key.

You can also try and call a few Lexus dealers near your location, but remember that you will need to tow the car there.

Finally, make sure you can show ownership of the car by having the necessary documents – title, ID, insurance card, etc.

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Q: Lexus GS Turbo key replacement cost – How much does it cost to replace a Lexus GS Turbo key without the original? What is the average price?

 

In short, replacing a Lexus GS Turbo key can cost between $350 to $450. The cost depends on a number of factors:

  1. The type of key you need
  2. The car’s year of manufacture
  3. Time of day & your location
  4. Where you get a key replacement (dealer, automotive locksmith, online, etc.)
  5. Availability of code to cut a new key
  6. Original ignition or not

The type of key you had and the year the car was manufactured are the most important factors for identifying if you need a chip, intelligent fob, “push to start”, remote, regular “non-transponder” key. The newer the car is, the better the security features the key has. On later models, you can therefore expect to pay more than $250 for a replacement key. Click here to see the model and type of key you had for a more accurate price and additional information.

Lexus key fobs are more expensive to replace than transponder keys
Lexus key fobs are more expensive to replace than transponder keys

Also,

the price depends on where you get a key replacement. Did your replacement key come from the dealer, or an automotive locksmith? Or did you get it online? Click here to get a more detailed explanation of how to get a replacement key.

All Lexus key fobs and transponder keys must be coded on site with a special machine like in this picture
All Lexus key fobs and transponder keys must be coded on site with a special machine like in this picture

The dealer usually charges about 10% to 15% less for the replacement key than a locksmith would charge. However, you will likely have to tow the car there to program the new key or remote. Therefore, the total price is usually higher.

Ignition cylinder parts
Ignition cylinder parts

Furthermore,

consider that if you have a locksmith come out and make you a new key outside regular business hours, the price may increase.

Finally,

If you have previously had your ignition cylinder replaced, which is quite common in older cars, this probably means that the code for the key may not be useful. In such cases, the key will have to be cut manually by a locksmith, or you will have to change the ignition again, and here the dealer can’t help.

For a more detailed explanation and GREAT TIPS on how to save money, please visit our blog post: Car keys replacement costs

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Q: Can I get a Lexus GS Turbo key replacement by its VIN?

A: That depends on the year of manufacture of your car and the type of key you had.

The VIN gives dealers or automotive locksmiths the option of accessing the key code on file – i.e., to cut you a replacement key by code which makes the process fast and easy. There are however two things to consider:

  1. If your vehicle is older than 10 years, Lexus dealers will no longer have its key code record, so an automotive locksmith will be your only option to get a replacement key.
  2. For vehicles equipped with a transponder system and/or a remote/intelligent key/fob key, the codes should be available. However, as coding is required, you will have to either tow the car to the dealer, or have an automotive locksmith come and code the key on site.

For more information, click here

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Q: Lexus GS Turbo key programming – which keys can you program yourself? Which keys require a programming tool? & more

A: Lexus has different types of keys. Some require programming, and some don’t. All transponder chip keys and/or smart key fobs need to be programmed. This process requires a special programming machine that only an automotive locksmith or the dealer has. There is no need to program non-transponder metal keys.

Key coding machine for Lexus key fobs and transponder keys
Key coding machine for Lexus key fobs and transponder keys

To make things simple, we divided all Lexus keys into two categories:

  1. No programming needed (Non-transponder keys).
  2. Keys that need to be programmed (Transponder or remote keys). These keys required the expertise of an automotive locksmith or the dealer.

 

No programming needed:

Car key cutting machine
Car key cutting machine

Lexus non-transponder keys are metal keys that have no chip in them, so no programming is needed.

Lexus GS Turbo has none of this key type – the only Lexus GS Turbo key has a chip and needs to be programmed.

 

For Lexus GS Turbo keys that need to be programmed, you will need an automotive locksmith or the dealer:

Car key coding machine for Lexus key fobs and transponder keys
Car key coding machine for Lexus key fobs and transponder keys

These keys, also known as remote smart keys, intelligent keys or key fobs, and transponder keys, have a security chip. Programming is needed. Also, a special machine is needed to program them. An automotive locksmith or dealer should do it for you. This process must be followed for most models made after 1998.

Dealer fob.

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Keyless entry information for the Lexus GS Turbo:

For year models 2017, there is a built-in keyless entry in the dealer key fob.

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