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Can xB's get a key like the tC or a switchblade key ?

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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 06:00 PM
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Default Can xB's get a key like the tC or a switchblade key ?

Just wondering can we? I would rather have a key with built in key fob instead of a seperate deal. Sooooooo can we?
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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no
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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Just wondering can we? I would rather have a key with built in key fob instead of a seperate deal. Sooooooo can we?
Are they like VW Switchblade keys?
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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no, they have the buttons built into the top of the remote here is a link to a pic
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...c99f8d5317d9c4
I would rather have the VW type but this would do to
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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I've been looking around online for a generic VW type key. anyone know where we can get these. I remember seeing one for a camry a while back, and im assuming it just needs to be cut, and programmed to work. any ideas?
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 07:11 PM
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If you find it please let me know. I would really like to get one.
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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last summer when i was in hong kong, i saw the generic kind VW remote...

that came with aftermarket alarm....and blank key...universal one
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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ditto. . . . I want one too
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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this is what i did to my old MB key


its a flip key, but never had a chance to incorporate the alarm x-mitter into it.
i might try it on my xB key, but can anyone verify if our key has some chip inside, or its just a regular key?
Old Jul 10, 2004 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bBted
last summer when i was in hong kong, i saw the generic kind VW remote...

that came with aftermarket alarm....and blank key...universal one
no universal key......Every manufactures ignition and door locks have a different keyway.. jsut liek a kwikset key wont go into a shlage or falcon lock. i do remember seeing them for multiple cars on ebay, but it was just the key no remote.....
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