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So....the ignition key for my 2008 RX450h has cracked. it still works ok, but you have to take careful hold of it once inserted in the ignition; it feels like it might snap or something when it's turned.

Otherwise, it works fine.

Question is...is it possible just to have a new plastic case thingy or will Lexus want to sell me a brand new key? And what might that cost from a main dealer, I wonder?

Any advice gratefully received :-)

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This is the guy on eBay who will supply and cut the key blank to your key code or by photograph. All you do then is transfer your existing electronics into the new key.

Ebay locksmith guy

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Timpsons will cut you a new key, I had one done a few months back.  It's just a Toyota key, the one Timpsons sell has a slightly longer blade but is otherwise identical.

I say identical, it also has the same crap design as the typical Lexus key, which means that it too will eventually break.

 

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Sadly, our Lexus keys seem to have a built in life expectancy. I've not had a car key that has been so 'delicately' constructed before!

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Thanks Verbout - never heard of this product, so have emailed them for a local stockist to have a look :smile:

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On 05/11/2016 at 10:15 PM, Verbout said:

Wrap the key with milliput

Not sure it's a good idea to wrap a key in epoxy putty when you'll need to replace the Battery in it at some point.

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2 hours ago, sorcerer said:

Not sure it's a good idea to wrap a key in epoxy putty when you'll need to replace the battery in it at some point.

Didn't mean for you to mummify the fob, just use enough to hold it together.

It will cut off with either a dremel or small hacksaw.

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2 hours ago, Paddy Dzell said:

Thanks Verbout - never heard of this product, so have emailed them for a local stockist to have a look :smile:

amazon or eBay sell it, a very handy product 

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