Gs300 Late 98 Lost Keys

[moazamh]

Hi,

I was robbed 2 weeks ago and theifs also stole my car keys but not the car. I need help urgently on how to get new keys made for my car. Can anyone help please

[Mike_B]

Have they taken ALL the keys, or just one set? You will need at least one master key to have new ones made - master keys are the ones with 3 buttons so they can open the boot as well. When you buy the car new, you get 2 master and one slave key.

If you have one of the masters still, you can get one made up at a dealer quite easily. Otherwise, it could prove seriously expensive and probably best to run it through your insurance company...

[moazamh]

Have they taken ALL the keys, or just one set? You will need at least one master key to have new ones made - master keys are the ones with 3 buttons so they can open the boot as well. When you buy the car new, you get 2 master and one slave key.

If you have one of the masters still, you can get one made up at a dealer quite easily. Otherwise, it could prove seriously expensive and probably best to run it through your insurance company...

Thanks for responding. When I bought this car 6 years ago I was only given 1 key and now the last key has gone aswell. I spoke to this company who can make me a key with a transponder for £350. But as you said it is quite expensive.

[P4UL T]

Think your going to have to have lots of stuff changed, think its gunna cost a fair bit

[dave1]

Where was the key when it was stolen?Your home contents insurance may cover it.

Hope you get it resolved.

Regards Dave

[Mark W]

Always thought you needed new ECU if no master key available - plus you'll need all new locks otherwise they will always be able to get in your car.

Does the £350 also include "deleting" of the old keys from the car so they will no longer work - If not and your car gets nicked then you may not be covered under your car insurance.

[ColinBarber]

my understanding is the 1998-2000 models cannot be reprogrammed without a master key. For Oct 2000+ models I believe Lexus dealers are able to re-programme using Official Lexus diagnostic equipment