lexmajor

im just wondering if anybody has tried these flip keys, i think they look kinda cool but the material looks cheap.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380463932643...84.m1436.l2649

MikeFoxx

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i recall reading somewhere here about the flip out keys being an issue. Something about the case being too long or big... cant really remember what the problem was but it was a problem. Search under Key Fob

DosyBoy

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Yep I got one, the remote accuracy is HORRIBLE, and it's too long, u can only put your wiper blades on the first setting, mine is in my junk drawer where it belongs, u literally have to be standing next to your car for it to work, their awful man...

thanhvu

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I just recently got one off ebay also similar to that. I just need to go get it cut. regarding accuracy, mines is normal because you're just switching the module inside the original key into that new shell. i've test in from inside my house and it works fine as the og key.

1sWt2GS

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can someone explain to me why these are awful? i thought you just did what thanhvu stated and switch out the old chip in your old key to the new one!

length wise i can see this being an issue

DosyBoy

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Lol if I had a logical explanation for you I would tell you, thicker plastic? yea he's right though, u just switch out the chip, I have no clue why my range is so awful with it, I guess u could buy one and give it a shot, I say stay away though!!!!

1sWt2GS

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sounds good

i was eying one for a while cause it looks good. have you tried changing the battery? maybe its going dead?

DosyBoy

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Nope, brand new battery..

Lecoultre

Lexus Key Fobs

It says on the eBay sales page
May not ship to Thailand

That to me indicates they were made in Thailand

From experience of having lived in Thailand for over 7 years – the local manufacturers who are not legally tied to leading or licensed international manufacturers will not comply to quality standards et al. That leaves Thai makers who are free of encumbrances … so without quality checks and/or regulators – quality is not on the makers agenda!

Caveat Emptor – imho – best look for a better source of supply…

TxLexus400

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I have one and had it for about three years now, have no issues and I prefer it.

thanhvu

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regarding length wise, i checked mines and the wiper control clears it with no problem and the handle is all the way down. as you can tell, i was desperate in need for another key. lol

neegroy

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yeah im not too fond of that almost hitting the wipers lol. my friend also has this. yeah its cool to have a flip key but its soooooooo bigg

1sWt2GS

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who is cutting these keys for you guys? how much does it cost and what info do you have to provide in order for them to cut it?

im sitting on the border whether I should get it or not

thanhvu

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I went to Santa Monica Lock & Safe Co. They charge $35. I gotta go back to get it fix because it's not working right and I didn't have my car at the time for them to check it on.

sam12345

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You can buy them with the key already cut on eBay. All you need is your key code. If you do not have your key code take the title to the dealer and by law they must give you your key code. I have one of these but as mentioned they are big. About 3/4 the size of a cell phone. Quality is ok. If you telescope your column all the way inn it may touch your wiper stalk if you telescope your column all the way out it won't