2013 Lexus ES
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Q: Do I need to tow my car to the dealer if I have no keys?

No. That is the dealer route, not the only route. Lexus dealers require the car to be towed in for all-keys-lost programming because their process is tied to the service bay. One RX350 owner was told by the dealer that the car had to be towed in from two hours away. We bring professional Lexus-specific tools to your location and handle the smart key reset, cutting, and programming right at your vehicle. No tow truck, no flatbed bill, no leaving your car at the dealer overnight.

Q: How long does an all-keys-lost replacement take?

On newer Lexus models with push-button start, the factory security system forces a roughly 16 minute countdown before it will accept new keys. Total on-car time usually runs 20 to 30 minutes once we are connected. Compare that to the dealer route where you are looking at a tow, waiting for a fob to be ordered if it is not in stock, and a service appointment that could be days or weeks out. We handle Lexus all-keys-lost same-day in a single visit, typically under an hour from arrival to handing you a tested key.

Q: What battery does the 2013 Lexus ES key fob use?

The 2013 Lexus ES uses a CR1632 battery. You can pick one up at most auto parts stores or pharmacies for a few dollars. When we make a replacement key, we always install a fresh battery so you are starting with a full charge. Pro tip: once you have your new key, pick up a spare battery and keep it in your wallet or glove box. A dead battery is the most common reason Lexus owners think they have a key problem.

Q: Can you make a spare at the same time so I have two keys?

Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Once the security system is open and talking to our tools, adding a second key at the same visit is far cheaper than doing it later from scratch. If you come back for a second key later, we would need to run the full programming session again. Many Lexus owners who go through an all-keys-lost situation learn the hard way and choose to have us program two keys on the spot. The incremental cost for the second key is much lower than a separate visit.

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2013 Lexus ES Smart key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

When a 2013 Lexus ES key is done wrong, the Lexus smart system catches it. The engine might crank but cut fuel after two seconds. The fob might lock the doors but not trigger push-to-start. Or the key works for a week then the system silently rejects it and you're stranded.

A customer at the dry cleaner in Ventura had a smart key from another locksmith that started failing after eight days. Her ES would start in the morning but by afternoon the push-to-start would flash an error. She thought her car had an electrical problem, but the car was fine.

The other locksmith had used the wrong chip generation. Her ES runs the 8A smart system and needs the correct chip variant to pass deeper security verification. I used my VVDI2 to read the bad key's chip and confirmed the mismatch, then programmed a new fob with the correct 8A chip matched to her car's smart ECU. Her fob, FCC ID HYQ14FBA, also had a weak CR1632 battery making detection worse, so I replaced that too.

The replacement has been working for months and cost her 306. Dealer would have charged 568. The difference between a key that works and one that fails after a week is the chip generation inside.

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I lost all my Lexus keys. Can you still make a new one?▼

Yes. All-keys-lost is one of the most common calls we get on Lexus vehicles. We access and reset your Lexus smart key computer, then program brand new keys so the lost ones no longer start the car. This works on RX, ES, NX, IS, GX, UX, LS, LC, and RC models. Lexus dealers will tell you to tow the car in and can quote $500 to over $1,500 depending on the model. We come to you and handle the entire job on site.

Do I need to tow my car to the dealer if I have no keys?▼

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