flip key info thread

[Pabs]

My key blade didn't work first time either - had it cut at Timpsons, and it worked in ignition fine, but not in door locks or boot.

Took it back, and he took "a bit more off" (his words) and 2nd time around it worked ok. It's still a little tight in the locks, but it works, and I'll barely ever use them as I've got remote locking

 

[ATP]

you can put your key in the boot?

i had mine done at a backstreet cobblers... was sticky the first couple of times, but it fine now

 

[Damoegan]

you can put your key in the boot?

Under the handle.

 

[Pabs]

Under the handle.

Exactly what Damien said!

 

[dervpower]

Think i'm giving up on this. Bought a key, turned out to be just a shell. Then realised it is 315 MHz. Presume this wont work?

 

[uzi_cupra]

Think i'm giving up on this. Bought a key, turned out to be just a shell. Then realised it is 315 MHz. Presume this wont work?

it does not matter what MHZ it is because you dont have the remote inside it lol, its just a shell makes no difference, im in the same boat

 

[uzi_cupra]

does anyone know if i can buy a transponder for the flip key and program it myself? broke the transponder from my spare non remote key (was glued in)

 

[dervpower]

it does not matter what MHZ it is because you dont have the remote inside it lol, its just a shell makes no difference, im in the same boat

Yeh i know...was testing you...

 

[uzi_cupra]

Yeh i know...was testing you...

Did I pass lol

 

[ATP]

Under the handle.

i'll have a look... being 6ft5 i'll probably have to kneel down to find it lol

 

[Pabs]

i'll have a look... being 6ft5 i'll probably have to kneel down to find it lol

I'm 6'3'', and I knew it was there, so no excuses

 

[MadFaz]

finally got the flip key working, had a new blade cut and fitted to the flip key and my friend took 15 seconds to get the transponder out of old key and into the new one!

was a bit of trouble trying to get the spring mechanism to work properly, its about 50% at the moment, still takes a bit of trouble to prop the key up! but the main thing is, its working

 

[dervpower]

So I finally have all the bits for mine now. Still have a few questions as i'm now confused.

I bought a brand new key/transponder/button thing. With this is got a set of instructions as to how to make it work with the car. At no stage is there any mention of taking out the little chip thing from my spare key.

 

[uzi_cupra]

So I finally have all the bits for mine now. Still have a few questions as i'm now confused.

I bought a brand new key/transponder/button thing. With this is got a set of instructions as to how to make it work with the car. At no stage is there any mention of taking out the little chip thing from my spare key.

the little chip thing u need out your spare key to start your car, the instructions will be to program it to unlock and lock your car i think

 

[dervpower]

the little chip thing u need out your spare key to start your car, the instructions will be to program it to unlock and lock your car i think

Ah...That makes sence.

If i was to break the little chip thing, what would that mean?

 

[RichieRich]

a chat to a nice person with the correct eqipment to re code the immob (i know of a guy that can do this he is in london tho...) he took off all the keys off my golf there was 4 on the system but i only had 1 of them, he then added a new key (with a brand new chip) and coded it to my car and added auto windows and things like that for me for just £10... i didt think that was to bad to be honest... he can code dials to

 

[dervpower]

Really starting to get annoying now. 4 places and not one of them will cut my key! Went to a Timsons also, they said they wont touch it.

Think i'll try some other places tomorrow.

 

[Quirrel]

I used a guy off the internet to cut it.

I think he was mentioned on here before.

Cost 6.40 to cut and have it posted. He did it froma photo.

I couldn't grumble at his service 3 days turn around from receiving the photo

 

[dervpower]

Thats impressive! I'm going to have another look around tomorrow to try and find somebody to cut it, if still no luck i might contact your chap!

 

[dervpower]

Got the key cut, just another quick questions.

When programming the key to the car, eg: key in ignition, press lock etc... do you put the old remote key that you used all the time, or the spare key with no remote?

Also with the little chip out the spare this will now start the car no problem. I tried without the chip, and it fired up then died...little brown pant moment...