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Old 07-13-11, 05:02 PM
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Hey guys. My key fob housing broke TWICE! Both my master keys are done. I was wondering if this happens to you guys too? Both times they broke, because I was cranking the ignition and I guess I'm too buff? LOL
Old 07-16-11, 07:33 AM
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LOL I broke mine off once doing the same thing.
Old 07-17-11, 07:00 PM
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they just break over time they are flemsy pastic i think its happened to everybody
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I have broken two. Funny I lost one a few months back and found it today. Too bad I already replaced it, Oh well now I have 2 master keys
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I actually had the same issue... anyway i ended up buying 2 keys from Ebay and since it was a pain in the u know what to get them cut, i ended up opening up my old keys. grinding down the plastic that is above the blade of the key until i could push the blade up through the housing. Then u do the same on the ebay key and replace the uncut blade with your original cut one.

Works for me maybe its worth a try for u.

PS it takes some patience but it saved me 200+ bucks from having the dealer cut me new ones.
Old 07-22-11, 03:16 PM
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My key is on the verge of breaking as well. My friend uses her valet key to start her car and the master key to unlock it. To each their own..
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