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Old 10-29-15, 04:52 PM
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Default Ebay replacement flip key fob

I've noticed that a lot of them are 46 mm. That seems too long to me because the original factory non-flip key is 37 mm. Has anybody tried those and seen a difference? Would it stick out too much from the dash? I really like the idea of the flip fob, easier to carry in your pocket.
Old 10-29-15, 07:09 PM
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It's big but it last does not break like the stock crap
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I have a couple of those eBay ones. I love them. Depending on where you keep your steering wheel adjusted, the wiper control may hit it. I just moved my steering wheel out enough to clear it.
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Originally Posted by Bullitt180
I have a couple of those eBay ones. I love them. Depending on where you keep your steering wheel adjusted, the wiper control may hit it. I just moved my steering wheel out enough to clear it.
So when I have my steering wheel fully out and down it doesn't get in the way?
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If the steering wheel is all the way out it will clear easily.
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Originally Posted by Bullitt180
I have a couple of those eBay ones. I love them. Depending on where you keep your steering wheel adjusted, the wiper control may hit it. I just moved my steering wheel out enough to clear it.
Thanks Bullitt, I hadn't thought of the issue of whether the key clears the wheel. I actually have my wheel up quite close to the dash.
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I've had mine a few weeks now and I must say that they are much more comfortable in yj poker than the stock key. I think it was worth the difference in price, about my only issue with it is hard to get a keyring on without deformity gthe metal. Minor issue, and other than that I am very happy. It seems to be much more resilient than the stock unit and for at around $ 35 bucks for two cut keys I feel it is a good deal.
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