Ignition Key Jam

[Stuart 123]

Lexus forum

Hi

Looking for parts and advice please

Rx300 Key stuck in acc position will not move ,I had this a few years ago problem not that uncommon to Lexus after reading up ,I eventually managed that time to get going, but not this time

I stripped it down to aluminum housing and had to remove the Key Barrel (there is a poppet release pin that while holding in the acc key position you can pull barrel out)

My questions are where can I get new key and barrel ,does it have to be programmed or is just a mechanical part, and so can I use second hand bits.

Any help you be most great full, have done some damage to old barrel as it was suck not exactly in the acc position (which is needed to get old barrel out)

Many thanks Stuart

[ColinBarber]

Hi Stuart

You can get a new barrel from your Lexus dealer. For the key you just need a blank, get it cut and then swap over the electronics.

[Stuart 123]

Ok

Thanks for answer, should be a relatively
simple job then

I was
worried about the electrics in the key matching the ECu but I guess those bits
are swopped over from old key is that correct

[ColinBarber]

yes, the electronics module is removable so you just swap it over. That contains the transmitter for the central locking and also the immobiliser transducer.

[Stuart 123]

Ok

Thanks,
last little thought I do know of a locksmith who has successfully cut 2 keys
for me in the past, also a key with no electrics as I some time go out in
a boat and don’t want to risk electrics getting wet.

My question
is when I present him with a new barrel, from Lexus, and he has blank keys to
cut where does he get the pattern for the shape of the barrel to cut the keys

Many Thank s Stuart

[ColinBarber]

you need a key for him to copy.

When you order a barrel form Lexus I believe they use the chassis number/key number to match your existing keys.

[Stuart 123]

ok

[Stuart 123]

Thanks will let you know outcome

Stuart

[Stuart 123]

Hi

follow up report mostly good ,thanks for help, did enquire price of new barrel and key
£380 region, but was able to take my old barrel in to a local locksmith who
rebuilt it ,(£30)now works fine with original keys ,

Installed

it back in car hey presto all good working rebuilt all covers and was able to
drive back home with an hour of starting rebuild

I do have one problem my keys are not working the door locks (I have to put key in

and turn to lock car), No remote. And I don’t think my immobilizer is working
no flashing red lights

Question
is there reset a procedures or is it a wiring problem

Stuart