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Old 01-07-2009, 01:12 PM
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if i have remote start, i dont need to cut up a key right?

i have a transponder with a key in it already so i shouldnt have to cut up another key to put the chip into the switchblade right?
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Old 01-07-2009, 04:15 PM
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depends on your key...i had to dremel the outer casing of the pcb and my key was a 2007+ key. 2006 and less im not sure what the key looks like inside
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look what i found.... http://www.ikeyless.com/scion/tc/200..._entry_remotes switchblade key all you do is go to the dealer and they program free of charge im going to get one soon and let you know whhat happens
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Originally Posted by streetracer99x
look what i found.... http://www.ikeyless.com/scion/tc/200..._entry_remotes switchblade key all you do is go to the dealer and they program free of charge im going to get one soon and let you know whhat happens
kinda expensive for a key, no?
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DIY man.... thats way too much.....
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Old 01-09-2009, 06:01 PM
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so which ones better the switchblade or the silver sliding jaunt?
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Old 01-10-2009, 01:17 AM
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I would've probably gone to that if I lost my key
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Old 01-12-2009, 11:14 PM
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FLINTstone any pics?
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Old 01-17-2009, 03:23 PM
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Old 01-18-2009, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by scionteecee
FLINTstone any pics?
ill get pics up soon. they key is holding up great. i open and close it like 20 times a day at least and it works the same way it did the day i got it.

the only problem with it is the rubberized coating it coming off it quite a few places. im trying to find a way of removing all of it because the plastic underneath looks just fine.
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Old 01-19-2009, 05:34 PM
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There is another flip key for those that want the Panic Button. Its a little more money wise but just as easy to transplant the innards of our stock key. Im going to look around ebay some more but will probably pick this up later this week when I get paid.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__06-07-08-TOYOTA-FLIP-KEY-REMOTE-CAMRY-COROLLA-HYQ12BBY_W0QQitemZ250357579076QQadiZ2865QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item250357579076&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
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i know this isn't a flipkey but my 06 keys are totally botched up so transferred it to the new 08 key fob for $20

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-08...Q5fAccessories

i bought the flip key but felt cheap and flimsy imo...
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Old 01-20-2009, 06:27 AM
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here's a couple of pics showing what my key looks like. again it works PERFECTLY FINE, it just looks a little...beat up. i've been trying to remove all of the rubber coating, but its hard to get off!


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Old 01-26-2009, 02:49 AM
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where did you get your key cut? mine got cut messed up and it won't work
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Old 01-26-2009, 02:52 AM
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do you know if i can take out and swap the key or do i need a whole new flip key thing.
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Old 01-28-2009, 03:51 PM
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i'm just gonna get this instead.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__06-07-08-TOYOTA-FLIP-KEY-REMOTE-CAMRY-COROLLA-HYQ12BBY_W0QQitemZ250357579076QQadiZ2865QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item250357579076&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
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Old 04-15-2009, 05:11 AM
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I like this new key but the transponder transfer worries me.
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Old 04-15-2009, 05:25 PM
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I decided to sell my key:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=254759

I just didn't want to dremel anything.
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Old 04-15-2009, 06:23 PM
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man this is one of the smallest mods ive ever done. ive had mine for a while and have no complaints.
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Old 04-19-2009, 04:00 AM
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hey guys!

will this key work if all i had to do was get it cut and have the dealer program it?

i wanna make sure before i cough up some money for it.

thanks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__06-07-08-TOYOTA-FLIP-KEY-REMOTE-CAMRY-COROLLA-HYQ12BBY_W0QQitemZ250357579076QQadiZ2865QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item250357579076&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318&afsrc=1
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