Does Anybody Else Hate the Flip Key?

[staax]

This is the first vehicle I've owned that uses the flip/switchblade key system. At first I thought it was very cool (you know - a badass with a switchblade), but now it's getting on my nerves.

I find that it'll randomly open in my pocket and when wearing my work/dress pants there is enough room for it to open and then stab/pinch the side of my leg. Unlike the traditional key, the black fob gives it a nice supportive base for it to stay upright and stab away.

My friend who also just got a 2011 3 just texted me staying it just kneed his key till in the ignition and cracked the black housing. I can totally see this happening because it seems like a pretty flimsy design. I've hit it with my knee too.

Random, but just wanna hear opinions!

[Mazdy]

So much world problems nowadays....even the smallest things

[m_bisson]

Darn keys that are metal and pointy! Darn them!

[Cab0oze]

You would have to be spazzing out to hit your key with your knee. I am 6' and while it is close to my knee I have never hit it (or paid any special attention to it).
I have also never had mine open up in my pocket and I've had it in my pocket nearly every day for 3 years.
You and your friend are doing something wrong.

[loki]

Hahahaha

[loki]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d1YY54RI5YY

[Jackal]

It has opened up in my pocket. Reasons unknown.

Actually I prefer how my Outlander works. You can keep the key in your pocket and start it up. You can also unlock doors just by touching the door handle.

[SomeGuy]

It has opened up in my pocket. Reasons unknown.

Actually I prefer how my Outlander works. You can keep the key in your pocket and start it up. You can also unlock doors just by touching the door handle.

The 3 has this in the upper models. It's fantastic, fob in pocket and never ever have to touch it.

[The Wolf]

"uh, what's that"
"what's what? OH! No, it's not what you think, my flip key opened in my pocket."

[m_bisson]

I opened it once in a parking lot and an old lady grabbed her purse with both hands and made a weird whimper/grunt noise.

[loki]

Did you stab her?

[Stretch]

He'd have had to put the key in her pocket first, then it would stab her. That's how it works.

[staax]

Lol at all the sarcastic responses. Clearly you all never let the small things get to you - teach me.

I guess I have a defective key fob. And its very easy to knee the key when its in the ignition and I'm only 5'10.

[Aitch]

Lol at all the sarcastic responses. Clearly you all never let the small things get to you - teach me.


Solution:

http://cdn.meme.li/images/300x300/2912142.jpg

[Stretch]

staax,

I know what you're saying as I have almost touched the key several times when in the ignition, but it is a rare occurrence. I do also find it opens in my pocket from time to time if that little button is pressed. It's annoying sure, but unfortunately part of the ownership experience. You could try getting a regular Mazda 3 key fob programmed for the car, but I am unsure if that is possible.
eric

[staax]

If the key stayed closed in my pocket I wouldn't have an issue. And its not that big of a deal, especially not big enough to buy a new key and fob separately.

Glad to see I'm not alone!

[bluntman]

Smart Key & push button ignition FTW!

[staax]

Smart Key & push button ignition FTW!

Yeah that would be a nice feature to have.

[greyseason]

mine opens in my pocket fairly often.

I just close it

It also have a fair bit of side to side play

its made by mitsubishi

[loki]

mine opens in my pocket fairly often.

I just close it

It also have a fair bit of side to side play

its made by mitsubishi

made by mitsubishi?

does that mean this is the last year they will be making keys?

[greyseason]

made by mitsubishi?

does that mean this is the last year they will be making keys?

Only turbocharged ones.
Better grab a MR. I hear it trumps all

[loki]

Only turbocharged ones.
Better grab a MR. I hear it trumps all

only according to the person who happens to work at a Mitsubishi dealership

[greyseason]

Yeah if you look in the slot where the key sits, mine says Mitsubishi electric corp.

[m_bisson]

They make everything. They're like Yamaha and Honda.

[loki]

Hyundai as well

[m_bisson]

I like single sided keys. Not double sided keys.

[goodcase]

They make everything. They're like Yamaha and Honda.

Literally

Core members
Asahi Glass Co.
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ
Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd.
Meiji Yasuda Life
Mitsubishi Corporation
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation
Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi Estate Co.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mitsubishi Materials
Mitsubishi Logistics
Mitsubishi Motors (Automobile manufacturing and sales)
Mitsubishi Paper Mills, Ltd.
Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc.
Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
Mitsubishi Shindoh Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi Steel Mfg. Co., Ltd.
MSSC Inc.
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group)
Mitsubishi UFJ Securities
Nikon Corporation
Nippon Oil Corporation
NYK Line (Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha)
P.S. Mitsubishi Construction Co., Ltd.
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
These companies are members of the Mitsubishi Kinyokai (Friday Club), and meet monthly.

[Kiewan]

My original gen Juan key is identical to my faimiles old MPV. I don't hate the flip key, I'd rather have one. If it comes undone in your pocket, get a new one. Shouldn't be too pricey.

Also I have a Mitsubishi VCR from the 90s and it works flawlessly.

[m_bisson]

Kiewan, we're you born yesterday? You're looking at like $150 for a new key.

[Jackal]

My original gen Juan key is identical to my faimiles old MPV. I don't hate the flip key, I'd rather have one. If it comes undone in your pocket, get a new one. Shouldn't be too pricey.

Also I have a Mitsubishi VCR from the 90s and it works flawlessly.

Lol. Get a new one. Haha.
Still using VCR?
Are you trolling us? Haha.

[staax]

Yeah getting a new one isn't really an option.

I was just wondering how many other people have keys that open in their pocket, and also if I'm the only retard that gets stabbed by the key.

For those of you who don't spend a lot of time in dress pants, you don't know just how much room are in the pockets Lol.

[ZeroChalk]

I have the issue from time to time but I usually don't keep my car key in my pant pocket. It usually goes in to my jacket or workbag so I don't have to worry about it. I hate bulk in my pockets (wallet, cellphone) when I'm wearing dress pants. The only time the flip key bugs me if sand gets stuck in it (I play a lot of beach). Sometimes I have to spend 10-15 minutes trying to dislodge the sand so I can start my car.

to add... If i'm with my gf, the keys goes in to her handbag.

[staax]

to add... If i'm with my gf, the keys goes in to her handbag.

Yeah my credit cards and cash go into my girlfriend's hand bag too.

But don't worry I help her out just as much by carrying her bags....

[Kiewan]

Lol. Get a new one. Haha.
Still using VCR?
Are you trolling us? Haha.

Disney tapes for baby cousins.

[Mazdy]

Yeah my credit cards and cash go into my girlfriend's hand bag too.

But don't worry I help her out just as much by carrying her bags....

Not when your going to the Mall... :chuckle

[Aitch]

Yeah my credit cards and cash go into my girlfriend's hand bag too.

But don't worry I help her out just as much by carrying her bags....


If your stuff is in "her" bag, but you're carrying it..... isn't it your bag?

[cody_autolinks]

too bulky with a 901ss. or any aftermarket alarm fob

[studum]

If you have an aftermarket alarm / fob go get a "plain" or "valet" key from the dealer to have a key without the fob. It's pretty damn cheap - I would if I had an aftermarket system. I've confirmed it can be done because I bought my car used and it only had one key. Called the dealer with the VIN and was given 2 options: flip key ($$$ through dealer), or plain key ($ through dealer).

I ordered a blank flip key off ebay and had the dealer cut and program it to the car - total was under $100. Programming is the expensive part, and can be done yourself if you already have 2 keys.

[staax]

If your stuff is in "her" bag, but you're carrying it..... isn't it your bag?

You're getting too complicated here... everything is hers. Including my wallet, my food, my house.

Cept my car, that's where I'll fight her to the death (and lose) for it!

[cody_autolinks]

If you have an aftermarket alarm / fob go get a "plain" or "valet" key from the dealer to have a key without the fob. It's pretty damn cheap - I would if I had an aftermarket system. I've confirmed it can be done because I bought my car used and it only had one key. Called the dealer with the VIN and was given 2 options: flip key ($$$ through dealer), or plain key ($ through dealer).

I ordered a blank flip key off ebay and had the dealer cut and program it to the car - total was under $100. Programming is the expensive part, and can be done yourself if you already have 2 keys.
my buddy is a locksmith hes gonna make and program one for me. I was just saying

[Innovator]

I have my key flip open on occasion. I find I fiddle with it too much in my pocket. I spend 10 hours a day at work in dress pants and open and close it as I am walking around on my tours etc. I need to keep my hands busy at all times. lol. I have never stabbed myself though (wouldn't this happen less with a key that spends most of its time in a bulkier piece anyway???) and I am 6'1 and my knee comes no where close to the key while driving. I am one of those people that puts the seat all the way back though so my leg has less bend. Long story short I don't care what type of key it is as long as I don't have to replace it. I bought a used focus once with only one set of keys. Three days after buying it someone stole my jacket with the keys in it and I had to go through the whole reprogramming etc. $450 to do. Keys are stupid expensive now.

[staax]

I have my key flip open on occasion. I find I fiddle with it too much in my pocket. I spend 10 hours a day at work in dress pants and open and close it as I am walking around on my tours etc. I need to keep my hands busy at all times. lol. I have never stabbed myself though (wouldn't this happen less with a key that spends most of its time in a bulkier piece anyway???) and I am 6'1 and my knee comes no where close to the key while driving. I am one of those people that puts the seat all the way back though so my leg has less bend. Long story short I don't care what type of key it is as long as I don't have to replace it. I bought a used focus once with only one set of keys. Three days after buying it someone stole my jacket with the keys in it and I had to go through the whole reprogramming etc. $450 to do. Keys are stupid expensive now.

I find that the bulky black base (or fob) that the key sits in gives it the strength/sturdiness to stay upright as I'm sitting down and therefore stab/pinch the side of my leg. Maybe I have stupidly big pockets, I dunno or maybe I'm just stupid (other members lead me to believe this is the truth).

As for the key hitting the knee, I think it's because I like to have the steering wheel angled low. I put the seat all the back back and my knee was only 3 inches from the key. I hate having my arms on an angle to reach the steering wheel. My Grand Prix gave me the option to ride thug and I'm never going back!

My Dakota is a regular cab so I don't have too much room to move back (sit with seat all the way back) and the steering wheel isn't adjustable. I guess I just learned how to get used to it over time.

[Innovator]

Yeah probably depends on how to sit. My keys hanging down off my car key dont even get close to my knee.

As for pocket stabbing. Maybe use a elastic band?

[ericssonfan]

Is that your flipkey in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

[m_bisson]

Lol staax you gotta relax man. :p

[staax]

Lol staax you gotta relax man. :p

Hey man I'm a pretty calm guy...

Till my &#*@ing key stabs in the *#*@ing leg or some #&#& in a silver BMW cuts me off &@(! @&&!

:)

[Hyperion]

I think there's a bigger issue here

[staax]

I think there's a bigger issue here

Too many useless comments... I agree!!

[m_bisson]

Too many useless comments... I agree!!

I think he means you need help. Professional help.

[staax]

I think he means you need help. Professional help.

No worries I understood what he meant lol

/sarcasm

[Anthony_FA]

I've never given the flip key much thought until it popped open the other day while I was at work and nearly stabbed me.


I envy those with key fobs - love those things.

[Paul808]

I opened it once in a parking lot and an old lady grabbed her purse with both hands and made a weird whimper/grunt noise.

LOL!

[Pacman]

Call of duty tactical knife!

[Innovator]

Call of duty tactical knife!

When my girlfriend is giving me sass I always pull the key out of my pocket flip it open and quote the cockroach from family guy "imma cut you so bad, you wish i didn't cut you so bad"

[m_bisson]

Deep down inside, she's actually afraid of you for that.

[Innovator]

I doubt it

[Stretch]

I would love to have a smart card key like the ms6 guys got. I'm just sayin'...

[spham23]

I don't mind it at all. It's more compact and fits into my pocket better and doesn't scratch my phone