Guys, this isn't a Where and How much thread! There's a dedicated space for that.
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Guys, this isn't a Where and How much thread! There's a dedicated space for that.
tempted to buy one but scared that the key cutter will F%$% it up. Mister mint website shows they have the latest technology to cut car keys accurately.
hmmm so tempted. any fd1 owner has try using this flip key? dmx, r u already cut ur key?
not yet, so busy :( may be today:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Ivan_Y
Today I have just completed the two button flip key off ebay on my 07 FD Civichttp://cgi.ebay.com.au/Honda-2-Button-Flip-Key-Conversion-key-shell_W0QQitemZ370049355951QQihZ024QQcategoryZ6763 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I thought this was just a swap and go job, but it is not. I got the key cut at my local locksmith and put it in, and i got a green key symbol flashing on the dash. The car would turn over but would not start. Turns out that where the transponder is located in the new shell, is now too far away from the keyhole to register with the immobiliser.
I has to pull the transponder off the board and add two wires to it and locate it separately further up in the key shell. The scary but is pulling the transponder off the board with pliers because it is superglued to the pcb and then soldering on the additional wires. You need a bit of soldering expertise to pull this off successfully.
Don't believe what the ebay ad says when they say swap module-cut key, more work is required.
Forgot one thing - you need to melt some of the plastic inside the shell with a soldering iron to make it fit properly because the lock button does not line up properly, and melt some plastic for the wires to the transponder to go through.
I got it cut at Westfield Blacktown for $25 off this guy in a no name shoe repair/key cutting place.
so the conclusion is not worth to try?
I'm afraid so~~Quote:
Originally Posted by dyljoy
FYI mazda Flip keys do not cost $800Quote:
Originally Posted by dmx
I have replaced a number of them, they may be approx half that cost.
here is a link to some instructions with pictures for the conversion to the ebay flip key. the post you want to look is by stef on 4th feb 18:50. this works for AUDM Civic and possibly other models.
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/general...ip-key-17.html
thanks for your info, mate