Ogkiko Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Ive seen a lot of debates around this but everyone seem to have a different answer. Does anyone know if I can get a Lexus SMART Card Key (Key size of a creditcard) for my is250 2008? IN AUSTRALIA! Thanks! E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasweb Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 When I purchased my 2008 IS250X from a dealer I was told it came with the credit card sized smart key however when I went to pick the car up I was told that was a mistake, Apparently there was a model change mid 2008. The later 2008 models came with the card, the earlier 2008's (like mine) did not. The dealer compensated me for their error so I was happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plankton007 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I'm pretty sure the card can work the same way as your key fob immobiliser. Have the dealership program a new card key for your car and it should work. Don't quote me because I'm not 100% sure. I can tell you for sure that repogramming a new key is going to cost alot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogkiko Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 Thanks for the reply guys, I know sewell use to sell these card keys but they are out of business now. Does any one know where I can buy the card key? I've lost a Fob key and if it is going to cost me $500 for a replacement I would rather get a card key reprogrammed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJOHN Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I was told the card costs roughly $1100 from Sydney City Lexus. I was interested in buying one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zukzuk Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Hi guys dose anyone know if the second hand keys out of Ebay USA are ok, I got quoted $600 from dealer in Dubbo seems a lot for a back up fob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 all IS models 06-12 can be equipped with a credit card key in australia only sports luxury were sold with the credit card key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLexus Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I had a smart card for my old 2008. I bought it off Ebay, and the good people at Lexus of Chatswood programmed it for me while i waited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zukzuk Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 How much $ for the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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