DIY - Flip Key Fob conversion with pics

[Andyx5044]

Originally Posted by FreshFRS

this fob requires everything out of the donor right? is there any difference in the way of putting it together as compared to the OP's?

its pretty straight forward when you do it but OPs instructions are pretty much spot on. the normal key has everything you need in it. i removed everything and used a heat gun on the little chip. i also used the original key and just sanded it down with cement since no dremel.

[StRacngtC06]

I just got mine and fiddled it together from the valet key...just need to get the blank cut tomorrow..



this one turned out better than my last attempt..destroyed both my master and spare keys and had to get dealership to program new keyset for my tC...$800 later...

[Lverasky]

Can you make a video of how to DIY the flip key? thanks.

[draggin_az]

Originally Posted by peace_noel

Can you make a video of how to DIY the flip key? thanks.

i has no video making skills but i could try

in order to make a video, i would have to make another one from scratch. if someone local wants a flip key and has all the parts, i would do it for them and we could video tape it.

if you have any questions about the process, feel free to pm me.

[Lverasky]

Originally Posted by draggin_az

i has no video making skills but i could try

in order to make a video, i would have to make another one from scratch. if someone local wants a flip key and has all the parts, i would do it for them and we could video tape it.

if you have any questions about the process, feel free to pm me.

Where you locate?

[EBMCS03]

Originally Posted by mottor

Received my leather flip key today. Has anyone been able to remove the transponder without ruining the original key?

I want to know this too... any able to get the transponder out with out destroying the original key? Is there a plastic casing on top of the transponder chip or is that the actual chip that you see when you're looking inside the key?

[Minovsky]

Originally Posted by StRacngtC06

I just got mine and fiddled it together from the valet key...just need to get the blank cut tomorrow..



this one turned out better than my last attempt..destroyed both my master and spare keys and had to get dealership to program new keyset for my tC...$800 later...

I wish i could let you do this to my key D:::

[draggin_az]

Originally Posted by peace_noel

Where you locate?

Virginia Beach, VA

[mottor]

Originally Posted by EBMCS03

I want to know this too... any able to get the transponder out with out destroying the original key? Is there a plastic casing on top of the transponder chip or is that the actual chip that you see when you're looking inside the key?

I tried for half an hour to cut it out using an xacto knife and had no luck. Looks like you're better off pulling the one out of the valet key.

[Lverasky]

Originally Posted by draggin_az

Virginia Beach, VA

no luck..I live in Portland, OR

[draggin_az]

Originally Posted by peace_noel

no luck..I live in Portland, OR

road trip......you can stay at my place

[Marcoscrdo]

Originally Posted by sbxjap

yea....glad I got a limited, lol. Good job with the work though... shows a lot more dedication that I have...

Oh god yes. lol biggest plus is the "wireless" feel omg

[draggin_az]

Originally Posted by Marcoscrdo

Oh god yes. lol biggest plus is the "wireless" feel omg

yeah yeah yeah, rub it in lol

[ir1064]

just order the flip key housing and transponder key from ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-REMOT...5b435d&vxp=mtr

and will try to following this instruction to see if it works or not, really don't want to rip the original key apart...

http://www.ehow.com/how_5054034_prog...-chip-key.html