Keyless Entry - Transmitter Key Casing Availability

BODY
BO005-06
REVISED

Title:
REPLACEMENT RKE KEY CASINGS

Models:
'98 - '05 Applicable Lexus

February 24, 2006

TSIB REVISION NOTICE:

^ September 12, 2006: 2004 - 2005 model year RX 330 vehicles have been added to Applicable Vehicles. The Parts Information table has been updated.

^ May 11, 2006: 2004 - 2005 model year ES 330, 2003 - 2005 model year GX 470, 2002 - 2005 model year IS 300, 2001 - 2005 model year LS 430, 2003 - 2005 LX 470, 1999 - 2003 RX 300, and 2001 - 2005 model year SC 430 vehicles have been added to Applicable Vehicles. The Parts Information table has been updated.

^ March 10, 2006: The Replacement Cut Key Casing P/N for 1998 - 2000 model year LX 470 vehicles in the Parts Information table has been updated.

Previous versions of this TSIB should be discarded.

Introduction

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) outer key casings are now available without the transmitter assembly. In addition, improvements to the material have been made to increase the durability of the key casing.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 1998 - 2005 model year LX 470 vehicles.

^ 1999 - 2003 model year RX 300 vehicles.

^ 2001 - 2005 model year LS 430 and SC 430 vehicles.

^ 2002 - 2005 model year IS 300 vehicles.

^ 2003 - 2005 model year GX 470 vehicles.

^ 2004 - 2005 model year ES 330 and RX 330 vehicles.





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Lexus Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.





Parts Information

Repair Procedure

1. Remove the screw from the key case.

2. Open the old key casing.

3. Remove the transmitter and place into the NEW key casing.

4. Reassemble the new casing in reverse order.

5. Install the new screw and tighten (be sure NOT to overtighten).