Japanese excellence and reliability can still catch you unprepared and it normally happens at inconvenient times. When your Lexus key fob stops working, your first thought is to get a new key fob.
The truth is almost every Lexus key fob faces such issues occasionally and the solutions are often simpler than expected and that’s what we will tackle in this article.
At Hiro Locksmith, we can tackle Lexus key fob related problems, regardless of the vehicle model. Get in touch with us today for a free quote and we’ll give you more options for each problem, so you can always make an informed decision about your key fob concerns.
Broken Key Lockout Situations
Broke the key? Whether you’ve dropped your Lexus key fob and it cracked or you broke the actual blade, it feels like the end of the world. Your vehicle is stuck and you find yourself locked out. If you have spare keys, use them as a temporary solution, to avoid emergencies.
Your options are more varied here.
If you’ve broken the keys, you’ll usually have to replace them. Availability shouldn’t be an issue if you contact a locksmith for a new key. Typically, locksmith services offer more competitive prices compared to dealerships, ensuring a cost-effective solution.
The same goes if you’ve only broken buttons or the actual key case. A dealer will charge you a higher price and they’ll need time to order the broken parts.
On a different note, if you’ve broken the key inside the lock, the lock may have to be replaced as well.
Lost or Misplaced Keys? No problem!
Lost keys are just as problematic. Ideally, you should try to search and find them. But if they’re genuinely lost and not simply misplaced, there is a risk that someone else may find them and steal your Lexus.
At Hiro Locksmith, we can prepare a new case and cut a new key. We’ll also be able to get it programmed, so the key fob actually works from a distance too.
With all these, the lost key fob will still work if someone else finds it. We provide more options. If finding it isn’t possible, it might be better to just change the locks as well.
Programming Issues With Lexus Keys
Programming issues can go in more directions. Normally, the Lexus key fob is quite reliable and shouldn’t cause any issues at all. If it stops working out of nowhere, there’s a high chance the issue lies with the battery. You should normally have some signs about it at that point.
For instance, if the key fob needs closer proximity to the car than usual to function properly, it’s a clear sign that the battery is obviously losing power. Changing it won’t require reprogramming the key. Some people do it themselves, but make sure you know the process to avoid complications.
Signals can also be lost out of nowhere, especially if you haven’t looked after the key fob. Even if the outside looks alright, the internal circuits could be damaged if you’ve dropped it too many times.
At Hiro Locksmith, we have all the diagnostic equipment to check any Lexus key fob and see if there’s a problem. If the problem is identified, we can code or recode your Lexus key fob right away, while you wait.
Tips to Prevent Emergencies With Lexus Keys
The last thing you want is your Lexus key fob dead. It happens at the worst possible moment, regardless of the Lexus model you have. Normally, you can use the actual key before thinking to replace everything, but it’s just not convenient.
On a different note, you can get it programmed at a more convenient time later, so you have plenty of time to search for the right solution. There are, however, a few ideas to make sure you won’t face such emergencies with your Lexus key fob.
Get someone to replace the buttons if they end up loose, especially if you drop the keys too often.
Replace the key fob battery when you notice the working distance is significantly lower.
Make sure you have a spare key. if you don’t, reach to a locksmith or Lexus dealer to get one for your vehicle. There’s a different price if you can wait for an order, rather than in an emergency.
Get the key fob reprogrammed if it stops working, even if you can still use the actual Lexus key.
Don’t wait until you have an emergency with your Lexus vehicle. The price is normally higher when you’re in a rush, whether for a dealer or a locksmith.
These being said, even if you do lose the key to your Lexus, at least you can use the spare. And if something on the fob stops working, such as certain buttons, you can use the actual key. Note that emergencies come at a different price than general Lexus services.
Where to Get a Lexus Replacement Key from
Any Lexus dealer can help with a replacement key, yet they’ll usually have to order it, so you may have to wait for a while. It makes no difference if the problem is with some buttons or the whole fob. It’s hard to get small bits, so pretty much every dealer will just order a new fob, with all the buttons in.
The price is normally higher for a dealer than for an automotive locksmith. And the good news is many locksmiths can offer more options for your Lexus. Basically, you can also get something fixed, rather than having to order the whole fob at a high price.
Should you choose a locksmith over a Lexus dealer, you can also get the job done faster, apart from the price advantage.
FAQs
Still not sure what to do about your Lexus key?
A locksmith can offer all the services associated with a dealer, but for a better price. Some of these services include key duplication, broken or lost key replacement, key programming, door unlocking and even repairs to ignition barrels. All these repairs can go into the repair book log too.
Keyless entry means there’s no actual key. In this case, if the key fob stops working, you can’t access the vehicle or start it. You no longer have the actual key as a backup. In such situations, it pays off having a spare key, yet you should still get the original fob looked at immediately.
At Hiro Locksmith, we have the equipment and tools to identify problems with your keys in an electronic matter, using the same tools as your dealership. The difference is that we can do it faster and for a better price.
Feel free to get in touch with us today for a free quote.