Using flat emergency tray key the engine keeps shutting off

2004 LEXUS ES 300
280 MILES • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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WOLFMAN3310
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Lost key yesterday and used my flat emergency tray key to crank my car was pulling into Walmart and the car all the sudden just quit running on me. I had it jumped off it stayed cranked for about 20 feet then shut off again. what should I do.
Sep 3, 2019 at 5:39 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

Can I ask if the security light is flashing? if so this is your problem. you will need to get a new key programmed to the car. should cost about $130.00 at the dealer. you can try to reset the system but it might go back tot he way it is now.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Please run down this guide and report back.
Sep 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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