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Ebay had toyota keys with the programming instructions, plus much cheaper.
Didn't know that a Lexus dealer was a taxing authority other than for sales tax per state law?
If your thread title had been an investment article-would have been called click bait.
I don't think the keyless ignition cars have valet keys.
Really bugs me that I can't just get a $3.00 car key anymore.
Even the $110 keys would be ok. I find the proximity keys are no great convenience and a ridiculous inevitable expense.
No great convenience, really?.... they aren't an expense unless you lose them.
I’m sure the thieves have it figured out as I don’t think car thefts have stopped. I know one thing that has happened is that car jacking has become an option. I saw a story on the news that with keyless cars, the thieves have resulted to confronting you directly and demanding your keys or jumping in while your car is running. Of course these would be much worse than having you car stolen while you are away from it.
It would deter casual car theft, because it wouldn't be possible to take the whole car without going through the steps of programming a chip, etc.
"Stupid tax" is an old expression for doing something stupid that costs you money unnecessarily. Recently popularized by Dave Ramsey.
I just got off the phone talking to the locksmith. My "lost" key fob was actually stolen by a wayward child that we won't let touch our cars--as she's on ankle express. If we turn our backs, she'll be out on the town as an unauthorized driver.
I'm just asking that he change the security code on my existing key so our "lost" key won't work--$40. Then I'll order in another key fob ($100) on the internet and get it programmed--another $40.
They're even trying to make those $3.00 keys (I remember when they were $1.00) more difficult. I have a 1979 Chrysler 5th Avenue that I only have one set of keys for, and luckily, I have never lost them. But, I figure it might happen, eventually. About a year ago I went into Home Depot, and thought I'd get a spare set made. They don't even carry that blank any more! I wonder if a Chrysler dealer would be able to make one?
Since you have your key, here's a video on programming a new one:
I love keyless! Keep the fob in my pocket, open doors, trunk and start just because I have it close. Also lock w/o ever having to touch a key or even push a button on the fob.
Also can never lock fob in car. Car will not lock and make horrible noise if you try.