Best Lexus Key Shell Replacement - HYQ1512V, HYQ12BBT - NO Locksmith Required! Use Your Old Key and chip! - Black

Hello anyone reading this...if you have made it this far dont bother looking at any other offerings because this rocks. I did the legwork and of all the key fob replacement shells for your Toyota Lexus key, this one is the best and here's why...its held together with 4 screws....solid, sturdy and secure. It was super easy to install, I did read the instructions but just because I'm that guy, and yes I will stop and ask directions.... that said it is so easy you can look at it and figure it out. Take old key apart....I used a side cutter (some people might call it a dykes) to snip off the excess plastic around the key blade base... once that is clean just put it together, they even provided shims but I didnt need them. Went together great, nice and tight no gaps and works like a champ. Well made and for the price.... OMG you cant beat this replacement key fob shell. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS PRODUCT!!! BTW, I just ordered a second one for my spare key.... thanks again

I will start off by saying this shell works with IS300 cars. To go into further detail, their last key shell was too big and the key wouldn't come out because it couldn't be pushed in and turned due to the size. Well this one has the rounded corners so that it matches the factory key, its actually a bit narrower than the factory key therefore, leaving enough space for the key to be pushed in and turned off/removed. The case feels like its made out of some pretty tough plastic it comes with 4 screws, a small handle to be used with the bit to screw the screws in. when I received the case I put the fob in, which requires you to snap it into place, so push it in until you hear a small click type of noise. Then I put the key in, which fits kind of loose so you have to hold it in place while you install the other half of the case and the screws, but I did not put the screws in to test it out and make sure I could remove the key when the car was turned off. Once I tested it out and everything worked like a charm I installed the screws. The holes for the screws seem to not be pre threaded, so when you install the screws you're actually creating the threads as you screw them in for the first time. The 2 sides to this is 1. Since I wasn't aware of this I found the screws harder to screw them in, making me believe I was doing something wrong, but once I figured it out I had no issues. This will make the screws tighter and less prone to back off over time. The bad side is that if you're not paying attention or aware of this you can install the screws crooked which could bother some people like me who like their stuff to be done correctly. I did notice that the side of the key "bottom side" doesn’t seal completely, and you can see the part of the key that is in the case. The key itself isn't loose and doesn't move so I don't know if this is due to the key cutout being too small or what. But since the key doesn't move it didn't bother me much. This is a great alternative to getting a new key cut which could cost you from $30-$60 depending on your location. Now keep in mind this is only a case, which will let you install your old key fob (if not damaged or lost) and your old already cut key. If you need a new fob due to lost or damage and still have another fob that works, you can get a new fob and program it using the other fob that still works. If you do not have any fob that is already programed, you will most likely have to take your car to the Lexus dealership and get a new ECU/programmed key. If you have a working fob I highly suggest you get a new fob and program it yourself in case you loose/break the other one. This is a great item and I will definitely get another one to have as back up. Thanks to Stauber for making this great item that will save me a few bucks on the flip side. And if you would like to test any other case please let me know.

I decided to try the Stauber because of reviews that mentioned the fit, quality of plastic and the 4 screw assembly. Arrived just as described and quickly (2 days). * Note: the emblem is NOT included, I removed the one off my broken shell and superglued it on * Instructions are very clear/illustrated, and they included the star-screwdriver so you don’t need to locate/buy a tool. As others mentioned your key blade must be T-shaped for proper fit. Fortunately mine was. Assembly tips: I test-fitted everything before screwing it together - the module was a perfect fit but the key seemed a little loose. Once I got all 4 screws fully tightened it was solid and the seam around the edge of the shell was tight. Stauber includes plastic shims to help with fit but I didn’t need them. Assembly details: Screwing it together was fairly easy with the supplied screwdriver once I did this: Place the key assembly on a paper towel to prevent scratches. Then, holding the screw and screwdriver stationary, rotate the key assembly underneath it to screw it together (instead of trying to turn the screwdriver). The screwdriver is thin/hard to get a good grip if I tried to turn it, but if I held it steady and turned the key instead, it was a lot easier. The screws are self-tapping so the first time you screw them in it takes a little pressure. This is a good thing for longevity and a tight fit! Adding the emblem from old key case: Using a small (electronics) flat head screwdriver, I gently pried up the emblem from my broken old shell and cleaned the old adhesive off with some rubbing alcohol. I used a few dots of superglue and placed it on the Stauber shell using tweezers, applied some pressure to set it, and done. This case is a different shape than factory, but I’m happy - it’s well made and likely will last a long time. 5-star quality. Only negative is the shell does not have labels for the lock/unlock buttons like the original shell or other replacement options. If you aren’t familiar with the original key you have to guess which one is lock or unlock. If I have any issues I’ll update.

Fits 2008 Lexus rx350

This is our second second hand Lexus and the keys are notoriously crappy. This replacement is fantastic. He is very stable within the new cover and it’s nice to be able to spot the key because it’s so bright.

Great product with strong build quality. Saved us from having to buy an expensive replacement key fob.

Make sure your key has the T shape if you want a snug fit!! The shims don’t really help, your key blade will move left and right but with a tiny bit of force. What I would do is probably use a hot glue gun and try to fill the gaps. But overall, I’ve bought 3 shell replacements for my keys in the past 2 weeks and returned them because I couldn’t find a good fitment. But this one is definitely one of the nicest ones.

I've tried replacing the key fob with other types available on Amazon, the ones that have the Lexus logo, but they usually crack and fail within a few months. The plastic isn't sturdy enough for regular use. This replacement makes the fix permanent, strong plastic, good fit, sturdy... there will be no need to replace you key fob again. Easy to install and has 4 torx screws that hold it together perfectly. After 6 weeks.... Fob shows no sign of weakness, cracking or loosening.... this will definitely be a long term fix... but your key shank does need to be the "T" type as mentioned in other reviews.