2003 LS Spare Key and Remote

[cobbiebaldwell]

Recently purchased a 2003 LS. Came with one black key and one remote. Do I need 2 orig. keys to program a new key if I buy a single key online, or can I program the new key with what I have? Is a new remote programmable by me?

 

[gcwimmer]

I would suggest you down load the Owners Manual from TECH ARTICLE next to SEARCH at the top of the page, you can then look up the features and operation of the LS.

Yes you need two original keys to program three or more keys, if you don't have two key's you will have to go a dealer.

Remote fobs can be programed with what you have on hand.

 

[joegr]

You can program a new remote yourself. Just look at the on-line owners manual for the procedure. You will not be able to program a second key yourself, since you only have one. You will have to take your key and the new key to the dealer to get it programmed. I think they charge < $100 for this.
I would get two new keys. Have the dealer program in one of those two keys, and then when you get home you can use the first two keys to program in the third one yourself. Now, if you ever lose one of the keys, you'll still be able to program a new one yourself.

 

[mrzeee]

Joegr and Gcw are correct....our dealers here charge the same to program one or 6 new keys...the cost involved is hooking up the equiptment and accessing the network in the car to set the program going.

 

[cobbiebaldwell]

Thanks for everyone's help. The car did not have an owners manual. I will download one. I now understand about the 1 key problem. Off to the dealer I go.