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Stranded without a 2008 Lexus SC key? EZ Car Keyz Santa Barbara CA can help
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2008 Lexus SC
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Most popular Lexus key typeMost Popular
2008 Lexus SC Remote Head Key HYQ12BBK
FCC IDHYQ12BBKPart #89070-50660Buttons3BatteryCR1616Frequency314 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2008 Lexus SC Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #TR60-PTButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2008 Lexus SC 430 runs a Texas Instruments DST 80-bit transponder in the HYQ12BBK remote head key. That's the second-gen SC (Z40 platform), and it uses the TOY48 keyway, not the older TOY43. A dying CR1616 won't just kill remote lock and unlock. It can also cause slow proximity detection and "Key not detected" warnings on the multi-info display. Swap the battery first, but make sure it seats flat against both contacts. A cockeyed CR1616 mimics a dead key.
Related services: Ignition Repair · Smart Key

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2008 Lexus SC Remote Head Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

Got a call from a guy on the Eastside neighborhood in Santa Barbara. He'd bought his 2008 Lexus SC 430 used about a year ago, and the previous owner only handed over one key. That single HYQ12BBK lived on a carabiner clipped to his bag.

Somewhere between his front door and the curb, the carabiner gate failed and the key dropped. He didn't notice until he was standing at the driver's door reaching into an empty pocket. Spent twenty minutes walking the block, checking bushes, nothing.

He called the Lexus dealer first. They told him it would be a tow, then a wait of several days because the part had to be ordered, and the total would be significantly more than he expected for a single replacement on an all-keys-lost job.

I showed up that afternoon. Used my TOY48 Lishi to decode the door lock, read each wafer position, and cut a new emergency blade on the spot. Then I connected through the OBD port and ran the all-keys-lost reset on the smart key ECU, which wipes out the old fob data and registers the new HYQ12BBK. Cut, programmed, and proximity-tested in under an hour.

He sat in the driver's seat, pressed the start button, and the 4.3-liter V8 fired like nothing had happened. Whole thing done curbside for a fraction of what the dealer quoted.

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Dec 2024
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“My car keys were stolen on a cold evening and Nick drove all the way out to Santa Barbara. He got into my car, made a new key, and charged $100 less than another company. Friendly, skilled, trustworthy, and genuinely caring. Nick is a hero.”

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Apr 2024
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“Tim is a hero. He programmed a master proximity key for a newer Volkswagen that multiple locksmiths refused to touch. He spent hours until late at night making sure every function worked perfectly. The skill level here is incredible.”

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Sep 2025
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“Very professional and extremely affordable. The price was literally about three times cheaper than what my dealership quoted me. Fast service and no stress at all. Highly recommend.”

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Lexus SC Mobile Service FAQ

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What is the cheapest way to replace my 2008 Lexus SC 430 key?
Call a mobile locksmith before you call the dealer. Lexus dealers typically quote high for any key replacement, and the SC 430 is no exception. They'll charge separately for the HYQ12BBK fob (part number 89070-50660), the blade cut, and the programming labor, and if it's all-keys-lost they add a tow on top of that. With me, it's one flat price, done at your car, same day. No tow, no parts markup, no waiting for an order to come in. You keep a good chunk of money in your pocket and get back on the road the same afternoon.
How much more does an all-keys-lost job cost compared to adding a spare?
Do aftermarket Lexus SC keys work, or should I stick with OEM?
My SC 430 says "Key not detected" but the fob battery is new. What's going on?
Can I start my 2008 SC 430 if the key fob battery is completely dead?
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Lexus SC Key Service Areas

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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
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