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Aftermarket flip out key works great !!!!

Old 08-08-14, 09:35 AM
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Default Aftermarket flip out key works great !!!!

WELL LIKE MANY OF YOU I RAN INTO THE PROBLEM OF MY KEY SHELL BREAKING.
I BOUGHT A BLANK KEY FROM AMAZON.COM FOR $23
TOOK IT TO A LOCAL KEY CUTTER HE CUT THE BLANK KEY FOR $10..

ITS BEEN 4 MONTHS ALREADY AND THE KEY WORKS GREAT WITH NO PROBLEMS,
THE CHIP IN THE FACTORY FITS RIGHT IN THE BLABK FLIP OUT KEY SHELL....


Old 08-08-14, 10:42 AM
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got the same thing. but it was $12 on ebay
Old 08-08-14, 11:05 AM
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Great deal...
I saw a booth at the mall where they where selling them for $80
i was skeptical at first
Old 08-09-14, 09:19 PM
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had one off ebay and it was a POS. Broke after a week and was way to big for a FOB.
Old 08-10-14, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Measured
had one off ebay and it was a POS. Broke after a week and was way to big for a FOB.
^ Not to mention, the key sticks out so far, it restricts you from using the windshield wipers to their full potential.
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Sweet simple mod
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post the amazon or ebay link here. would like to try this mod
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I've seen a couple other threads on this with hit or miss results, the chip distance from the ignition was the common problem and usually because of the key length. Did they shorten the key or is that the length it came at?
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Originally Posted by mistraspar
I've seen a couple other threads on this with hit or miss results, the chip distance from the ignition was the common problem and usually because of the key length. Did they shorten the key or is that the length it came at?
the blade has to be cut the same lenght as the oem.
the key guy did that for me as well, my key doesnt get in the way of anything.
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Just ordered one hope all goes well with it.
Old 08-12-14, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rofflehous
just ordered one hope all goes well with it.
lets us know the turn out
Old 08-12-14, 11:56 AM
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Can you post a direct link to what you purchased?
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Amazon.com: Smart Uncut Flip Folding 3 Buttons Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob Case Shell for Lexus Es Gs Rx LS LX RX SC: Automotive Amazon.com: Smart Uncut Flip Folding 3 Buttons Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob Case Shell for Lexus Es Gs Rx LS LX RX SC: Automotive
Old 08-19-14, 07:47 PM
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I ordered 2 last year, one broke due to playing with it way too much and the other one has been a year still flipping fine.
Old 08-19-14, 08:33 PM
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i have that same lanyard.

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