ebay flip key option

[redbond1]

I know this has probably been really over discussed but I came across this on ebay and had never seen it before, would it work?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/FLIP-SWITCHBLADE-KEY-KEYLESS-ENTRY-REMOTE-MAZDA-3-6-323-/220696507794?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3362897592#ht_2268wt_1139

[Kappa]

yes if you cut the panic button off.. there is a million and a half threads on it.. and i dont think mazda could have made it harder for us to change keys if they wanted lol..

[Shinglez]

Has anyone bought one of these? I'm really considering it since my car only came with one set of keys :rant

[ST3ALTH]

Im going to buy one tonight when i get home. For 17 bucks i might as well give it a shot. Considering my US car cannot get a flip key to work here in Canada :( Also i never use the Panic Button so i dont care if i lose it.

I will post up when i get it working.

[ST3ALTH]

Just purchased it now.... so will see how long shipping takes lol

[Kappa]

ummm i dont know how that key works but we have an RFID chip in our key... not the key fob but the key.. and i dont think it will work with out the RFID chip..

[ST3ALTH]

ummm i dont know how that key works but we have an RFID chip in our key... not the key fob but the key.. and i dont think it will work with out the RFID chip..

Yeah there is a big write up about it on M3F, you have to actually take the RFID chip out of the key portion and place it in the new flipkey.

Ill give it a go, Does not seem that hard but will see lol.

[Kappa]

ok cool! do a how to! with lots of pictures!

[ST3ALTH]

ok cool! do a how to! with lots of pictures!

Sure thing!

[Pivot]

Might go get a spare key and program it just in case, and then try this myself. Looking forward to the write-up.

[Migeta22]

I am currently using one of those, I had to get a cheap replacement key with the transponder chip from deal extreme. took the chip out and stuck it inside. its really easy to do, works nicely.

[Migeta22]

here is the link to the replacement key I got, believe its a lot cheaper than the dealership. oh and btw you need 2 already programmed keys to program the new ones.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mazda-6-mazda-3-transponder-smart-key-casing-16377

[Migeta22]

my bad, that last one was a wrong link :

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mazda-m3-m6-4d-transponder-smart-key-16640

[Pivot]

here is the link to the replacement key I got, believe its a lot cheaper than the dealership. oh and btw you need 2 already programmed keys to program the new ones.

Yep. Taken care of.

[ST3ALTH]

Oh so you guys bought an extra key to brake open? so you dont ruin your other 2 keys.... smart idea lol i think i pay a visit to MOT and pick one up

[Pivot]

One question, Migeta. Have you come across a switchblade with the third button for the OEM remote start? I could totally live without my panic button, but my remote start has become a must have. If not, I could use the as my spring/summer/autumn key (which here in Calgary is all of 2 months, lol).

[Pivot]

Whoops, that was meant for redbond, and st3alth as well.

[Migeta22]

no I havent' actually. the flip key on your link is a direct install from your mazda 3 remote. you just just open ur remote up and put the control circuit board or w.e. into the flip casing. You dont even need to cut off the panic button.

[redbond1]

look around on ebay, I believe there are ones with the 3rd button for the panic button but probably not for remote start.

[kala]

Any update on this ST3ALTH?

[Cab0oze]

I just bought one for my speed3 which only came with one. Got it thru ebay, was 50$ shipped for the 3 button one.

I found the best way to find a good cheap replacement is put in your fcc id ________ and visteon ______ and google that and open every link til you find the best deal. Worked for me at least :)

[gar_lei]

any news or update abt this flip key option.