Lexus Credit Card Key Working in Tacoma

i keep the Card FOB in the most outside credit card slot in my wallet.... wallet in my left front pocket...
works every time for me. The one time it acted inconsistently I changed the battery and that fixed it.

 

Finishing touch courtesy of Cboy808....
15mm wide
11 mm high

 

Did my first Lexus key card last year and used techstream and a new card. Love it.

Now I definitely want another (just did OP's , passenger smart handle retrofit) and I am feeling confident with techstream enough now to try the used key method.

Now all the cheap used keys seem to have dried up on eBay. Wth, have tacoma users been snapping them up, or am I just blind. Stupid me, should have bought a $50 one when I had the chance.

 

Im assuming the original key fobs still work yeah?

What are you doing about the tailgate key?

 

Your original key fobs will still work, you can register 5 keys total, so this is in addition to your first two.
I see you have a 2017 so tailgate key should be the same as the emergency Key which slides inside the card.

 

How much was the emergency key to fit in the lexus fob?

 

Here’s the part number for the emergency key. A quick search is showing $40ish (I don’t remember what I paid back in 2016)

You probably won’t be able to get it cut at your normal hardware store though, it is a Laser cut key, and they are getting more common, but still may need to go to a locksmith or dealership and pay a little more to get it cut.

69515-30350

 

My dealership couldn't cut keys, had to go to a locksmith. Best bet is to call around and see who can do it and for how much. If a locksmith can cut the emergency key, most likely they will also be able to add the remote as well, probably a lot cheaper then the dealer. If you run into trouble @2ski4life7 , I found a place in Portland that did both for me at the same time.

 

If you go to your local dealer and order the E-Key and you have the small ID tag that came with your keys they should cut it for free. Or at least give you a good price on cutting it.

 

So gents, I decided against using this setup and am selling my un-programmed Lexus key card, emergency key (uncut) and programming software with cable for $275 shipped pp ff.

Sorry, SOLD

 

I have push button with my TRD but miss having a key to insert and turn.

 

Also, is meso gonna make a mod for the lexus case to have a taco or TRD logo? If so I am in.

 

Got my new emblem a few days ago from @CBoy808 and it fits perfect, thank you. Also big shoutout and thank you to @EagleUSMCRet for the great measurement.

 

Awesome. Now if only it would work on the door to my house.

Thanks for the write up. I will add this to the list of things to try.

 

Just back in town and what do I find in my mail box. @CBoy808 hooked me up with some new emblems too! Perfect OEM+ style! @EagleUSMCRet thanks for improving my initial measurements!

 

I went to the local Batteries Plus store to get a new battery, of course they don't stock them. The worker said he can order me one for $10 plus $8 shipping. I seriously laughed at him. Said I'll just order from Amazon. $18 for a battery, you kidding me?

 

Found a used "LX570" smart key on eBay that appeared to be right p/n.
Last nite got my tokens from weboctupus.nl
Did the smart code reset (16 mins...) using techstream and OVtune cable.
Reprogrammed my 3 existing keys and my 'new' used key back to the system. All worked perfectly.

Now have a smart cardd key for spouse and one for myself, (and passenger side proximity handle).
Thanks again OP.

 

Maybe i missed it - but what re the tokens for? Is that if you need to reprogram the whole set?

 

I believe it is to access functions on the tech stream if you choose to add the key yourself.

 

Ahhh gotcha.

Well - add another successful one to the list - dealer did mine today - new fob and key - cut and programmed for $52 in about 15 minutes. Dealer was so excited he is trying to figure out if itll work on his '16 T4R Limited... anyone know if that'll work?

Next up - passenger side proximity handle mod.