Help!!
I need the key programming instructions for my '96 ES300. I have them for 1998 but I think they are different 'cause they don't work.

Hello. Did you ever figure this out! I have a 1993 and need the same info?

1993 KEYS CAN NOT BE PROGRAMED

1996 SHOULD BE AS FOLLOWS

UNLOCK DOORS- OPEN DRIVERS DOOR-INSERT KEY IN IGNITION & PULL OUT-LOCK & UNLOCK DOORS 5 TIMES W/DRIVERS SWITCH-CLOSE DOOR-OPEN DOOR-LOCK & UNLOCK 5 TIMES AGAIN-INSERT KEY IN IGNITION & TURN ON THEN OFF ( DO NOT START CAR ) PUSH BUTTON ON KEY FOR 2 SEC.-CLOSE DOOR-OPEN DOOR &PUSH BUTTON AGAIN ! THIS SHOULD WORK , IF NOT MAKE SURE BATTERY IN KEY IS GOOD.

2 Quick Questions. Does this method work for a 1995 ES300? And the second question is: does this work for a key that is not cut for the car? I have a different keyless entry key; can I simply follow this procedure, using the working key to turn the ignition?

Thanks


1993 KEYS CAN NOT BE PROGRAMED

1996 SHOULD BE AS FOLLOWS

UNLOCK DOORS- OPEN DRIVERS DOOR-INSERT KEY IN IGNITION & PULL OUT-LOCK & UNLOCK DOORS 5 TIMES W/DRIVERS SWITCH-CLOSE DOOR-OPEN DOOR-LOCK & UNLOCK 5 TIMES AGAIN-INSERT KEY IN IGNITION & TURN ON THEN OFF ( DO NOT START CAR ) PUSH BUTTON ON KEY FOR 2 SEC.-CLOSE DOOR-OPEN DOOR &PUSH BUTTON AGAIN ! THIS SHOULD WORK , IF NOT MAKE SURE BATTERY IN KEY IS GOOD.

I believe it should. It does not matter on the cut of the key. I do know that like my year car (1993) has a chip in the key and near the antenna and has to have matching chips to work

Well I tried this method on my 1995 ES300, and I can confirm that it definately will work. I now have 2 master remote keys that work for my car, even though I got them off of a different car, so the cut is totally different - at least the keyless entry works.

Thanks!!!

1993 KEYS CAN NOT BE PROGRAMED

1996 SHOULD BE AS FOLLOWS

UNLOCK DOORS- OPEN DRIVERS DOOR-INSERT KEY IN IGNITION & PULL OUT-LOCK & UNLOCK DOORS 5 TIMES W/DRIVERS SWITCH-CLOSE DOOR-OPEN DOOR-LOCK & UNLOCK 5 TIMES AGAIN-INSERT KEY IN IGNITION & TURN ON THEN OFF ( DO NOT START CAR ) PUSH BUTTON ON KEY FOR 2 SEC.-CLOSE DOOR-OPEN DOOR &PUSH BUTTON AGAIN ! THIS SHOULD WORK , IF NOT MAKE SURE BATTERY IN KEY IS GOOD.

Obviously many who would like to know concidering this thread has been read 400 times!

Including me and my 94 ES.
Anyone called Lexus 888-25-LEXUS?

i bought a new key from this lexus-parts website, and will the programming procedure work for that new key?

i bought a new key from this lexus-parts website, and will the programming procedure work for that new key?
Hey crazyhorse which year do you have?

NVM, i programmed the key just by following the steps, BUT, to make it clear, when u hear the beep, press the buttom for at least one sec then release, its gonna beep like 3 or 4 times, then after its done beeping, close/open door, then press the buttom again for at least one sec, and then wait 20 sec and try ur key. the key should work....

i got 96 es 300...and just done a 60k maintainese...and its $500 bucks....coz 60k has longer list than 90k...lol

and that maintainese doesnt even include replacing spark plug and $60 for replacing a fog light bulb?....its so not a rip off, its a damn robbery!!

and that maintainese doesnt even include replacing spark plug and $60 for replacing a fog light bulb?....its so not a rip off, its a damn robbery!!
LOL I heard that man. I had a 94 model. Just got rid of it yesterday for a 1991 Ford F-150 4x4. Very sad moment in my life. That was the best card...but I am NOT gonna miss the robberies of maintenance...LOL Heck yeah i will...i must, because i have already started trying to find another one...LOL