2008 Lexus IS
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in San Diego
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2008 Lexus IS
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2008 Lexus IS Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
A customer at the country club in La Mesa told me he'd already paid another locksmith full price for a 2008 Lexus IS key that never worked. The engine cranked but the smart system killed fuel after two seconds. The other locksmith said the smart ECU was bad and walked away.
The ECU was fine. The locksmith hadn't completed the full Lexus key registration. The smart system requires a specific security sequence including seed calculation and a timed registration. Rushing it means the key writes temporarily but doesn't commit to permanent memory.
I used my TOY43 Lishi to verify the blade cut, then connected through OBD. I cleared the failed registration, ran a clean smart key learn with the full security timer, and confirmed the new key was permanently written. His key with remote, FCC ID HYQ14AAB, started the engine clean on three consecutive tests. I showed him the IM608 confirmation screen.
He paid me $306. Dealer charges $568 for the same work. He'd already paid the first locksmith too. But I could make sure the job was actually done right this time.
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“We had one broken key for our Honda Civic and one working key for our Lexus. Tim came out and cut three remote car keys at a great price. All keys worked perfectly. Professional, courteous, and highly recommended.”
“Tim was GREAT. I honestly swear he must have had my keys made before he even showed up. The entire process was insanely fast, from the initial phone call to having the keys in my hand. No one will beat the pricing, efficiency, or outstanding service.”
“This is the only locksmith anyone should ever call. I am still shocked at how fast he arrived and the price was hundreds less than other quotes I received. Honest, professional, and extremely efficient.”
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