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original key case broken ??

original key case broken ??

maxdaccent
Junior Member
2
28-08-2019, 03:58 AM
#1
Ok so my case has broken and so i ordered a replacement from ebay but seems that the blade is 3mm longer than my original? i took this to timpson to cut and he told me that it wouldnt work due to it being longer. Can anybody confirm if it makes that much difference as they all seem to be the same size on ebay and dont really fancy getting one direct from Lexus. My blade length is 37mm the new one is 40mm
maxdaccent
28-08-2019, 03:58 AM #1

Ok so my case has broken and so i ordered a replacement from ebay but seems that the blade is 3mm longer than my original? i took this to timpson to cut and he told me that it wouldnt work due to it being longer. Can anybody confirm if it makes that much difference as they all seem to be the same size on ebay and dont really fancy getting one direct from Lexus. My blade length is 37mm the new one is 40mm

Lexuspat
Administrator
6,827
28-08-2019, 04:55 AM
#2
U have to take into account wear, plus the release mech in the barrel,

After speaking to Jomo regarding this he got a key cut from thr base up and then when he got home cut the tip off, this was fine until he couldn't release it from the barrel as you have to push the key in to pull it out

So he got a second and left the extra length which works fine.

I'd get it cut from base to tip and see if it works

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Lexuspat
28-08-2019, 04:55 AM #2

U have to take into account wear, plus the release mech in the barrel,

After speaking to Jomo regarding this he got a key cut from thr base up and then when he got home cut the tip off, this was fine until he couldn't release it from the barrel as you have to push the key in to pull it out

So he got a second and left the extra length which works fine.

I'd get it cut from base to tip and see if it works


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PETEHAMASAKI
Member
53
28-08-2019, 05:09 AM
#3
maxdaccent Ok so my case has broken and so i ordered a replacement from ebay but seems that the blade is 3mm longer than my original? i took this to timpson to cut and he told me that it wouldnt work due to it being longer. Can anybody confirm if it makes that much difference as they all seem to be the same size on ebay and dont really fancy getting one direct from Lexus. My blade length is 37mm the new one is 40mm

it's doesn't make any different as it's longer slightly the origin (as long it's reach the key barear) I've have 3 type of key fob case bought from ebay which is 40mm. had it cut at local locksmith £14 (just cut) and he does sell the key fob or valet key cut replacement with transponder (different prices)
it's in birmingham (near bullrings chinatown) hope this help
PETEHAMASAKI
28-08-2019, 05:09 AM #3

maxdaccent Ok so my case has broken and so i ordered a replacement from ebay but seems that the blade is 3mm longer than my original? i took this to timpson to cut and he told me that it wouldnt work due to it being longer. Can anybody confirm if it makes that much difference as they all seem to be the same size on ebay and dont really fancy getting one direct from Lexus. My blade length is 37mm the new one is 40mm

it's doesn't make any different as it's longer slightly the origin (as long it's reach the key barear) I've have 3 type of key fob case bought from ebay which is 40mm. had it cut at local locksmith £14 (just cut) and he does sell the key fob or valet key cut replacement with transponder (different prices)
it's in birmingham (near bullrings chinatown) hope this help

Matt_C
Senior Member
291
30-08-2019, 06:00 AM
#4
My replacement (ebay) key was a couple mm longer than the original, and when first cut didn't work (went in the barrel, but wouldn't turn). A few run overs with a metal file at home and it's been working perfectly for the last couple months
Matt_C
30-08-2019, 06:00 AM #4

My replacement (ebay) key was a couple mm longer than the original, and when first cut didn't work (went in the barrel, but wouldn't turn). A few run overs with a metal file at home and it's been working perfectly for the last couple months

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