1998 Lexus SC
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in San Diego
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1998 Lexus SC
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Dealer-grade key for a fair, honest price
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Done today vs done next week
1998 Lexus SC Remote Head Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
Worst case on a 1998 Lexus SC is an all-keys-lost smart key where another locksmith already attempted the job and left the smart ECU in a locked fault state. A bad programming attempt can freeze the system so it rejects all new key registration. Some locksmiths see that error and tell you to tow it to the dealer.
A customer's Lexus was at a collision center in Escondido. The body shop had called another locksmith for a key on his SC after repairs. That locksmith got an error during programming and walked away. The collision center called me.
I brought my ACDP bench tool. I pulled the module, read the EEPROM, cleared the fault state, and rebuilt the key registration from scratch. His smart key, FCC ID HYQ1512V, was a 3-button fob. The system accepted the new key on the first clean attempt after the reset. I showed the body shop what had gone wrong so they'd know what to watch for.
Total was about 90 minutes. His bill was $185. The alternative was a flatbed to the Lexus dealer, a multi-day wait, and $395 or more. I carry bench tools specifically for when the first attempt left things worse than they started.
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“Locked out on a weekend night and everyone else wanted $300+. EZ Car Keyz sent Roman late at night for much less. He worked for over an hour and did not give up until the door opened. They even made a new key on the spot.”
“I had two Subaru key fobs made and Marco provided excellent service. He stayed persistent through multiple part orders to make sure everything was correct. Very thorough, punctual, and great communication throughout.”
“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”
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