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Lexus GS Key Replacement

Lexus GSs have been on Dallas–Fort Worth roads since the 1998 era, and across 3 key generations this model has used 2 different key systems — transponder ignition key; smart access proximity (push-button). Whichever yours is, DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs it at your location, 24/7: spare keys, lost-everything replacements, fob programming, and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.


About GS Keys

The table below is our verified key reference for the Lexus GS — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer family each generation uses. Generations overlap at boundary years, and trim levels (keyed vs. push-to-start) can differ within the same year, so we always confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.

Model / GenerationYearsKey TypeTransponder / ImmobilizerBlade / FCC
GS1998–2005Transponder ignition keyTexas ID 4CTOY40
GS2006–2011Smart Access proximity (push-button)Texas Crypto 4D (4D68, DST80 “G”)TOY48 (insert)
GS2013–2020Smart Access proximity (push-button)Texas DST-AES 128-bit (“H”, Page1 39)TOY48 (insert)

Security System & Immobilizer

Lexus shares Toyota’s immobilizer lineage — 4C, 4D67, G and H transponder eras — topped by the Smart Access proximity system on push-to-start models. Luxury badge, familiar engineering: all of it programs on-site with the right tools.

On the GS specifically, the immobilizer families we see are: Texas ID 4C, Texas Crypto 4D (4D68, DST80 “G”), Texas DST-AES 128-bit (“H”, Page1 39). A key that is cut correctly but not programmed to this system will turn the locks and never start the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.

Which key does your year have?

  • 1998–2005: Transponder ignition key — Texas ID 4C (TOY40)
  • 2006–2011: Smart Access proximity (push-button) — Texas Crypto 4D (4D68, DST80 “G”) (TOY48 (insert))
  • 2013–2020: Smart Access proximity (push-button) — Texas DST-AES 128-bit (“H”, Page1 39) (TOY48 (insert))

Our GS Key Services


Lexus GS Key FAQ

I lost the only key to my GS. What now?

We come to the vehicle, verify ownership, cut a new key from the VIN, and program it on-site. No tow, no dealer wait — this is our most common GS call.

My GS is push-to-start. Can you really program that outside the dealer?

Yes. Late-model GSs (2013–2020) use a proximity smart key on the Texas DST-AES 128-bit (“H”, Page1 39) system — our trucks carry the fobs and the programmer. We cut the emergency blade too.

My GS is older — do you still stock keys for it?

Yes. We carry blanks and chips going back to the 1998–2005 generation (transponder ignition key), and a code-cut fresh key usually turns a worn lock better than any copy of your worn key.

How fast can you reach my GS in DFW?

We dispatch the nearest mobile unit across the whole metroplex, 24/7. Call (214) 717-6398 with your location and we’ll give you an honest ETA.