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Old 12-04-2024, 12:29 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Luns View Post
The photo shared is of an uncut key, which I doubt is the actual key used by the OP. The texture of the plastic is similar to third-party replica key blanks I've had experience with. The replicas typically will accept an original transponder/remote module, but can vary quite a bit in the actual execution such that the two halves aren't interchangeable with genuine parts, and sometimes even a genuine remote doesn't fit well enough to work correctly.

It wouldn't surprise me if this key (or the one the OP is actually using) is missing the recess for a screwdriver to wedge apart the halves. If that's the key, the halves still need to be pried apart, and a knife would be a better tool to start attacking the seam than a screwdriver.
My key does have the slot pictured in the helpful video.
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