DIY: Switchblade Key

goldenchamp · Feb 25, 2015

I just finished mine! A word of advice to those that want to try it. Get the key blade cut at a locksmith who specializes in automotive keys! I went to a regular locksmith, and they almost destroyed the key blade! Not only do the automotive locksmiths know better what they're doing, they may even do what they did for me and sell me a transponder chip for $15! (He had a chip without a key laying around, and it totally worked!)

RedRyder · Feb 25, 2015

I do wonder about the weight of the other keys or anything else on the case, now that they are further out from the ignition. Usually not good to put that kind of strain on it.

james'99 · Feb 25, 2015

RedRyder said:
I do wonder about the weight of the other keys or anything else on the case, now that they are further out from the ignition. Usually not good to put that kind of strain on it.

You're right! The concept is beautiful but to execute this on a car that is known for ignition switch problems, probably not optimal.

Mikey · Mar 2, 2015

Yeah, it's definitely not for those with a lot of keys. I have a small run with my house keys on it and that's it. It's a little longer but it's just as heavy as the key and fob by themselves. This is just one package piece instead of two.

Dnguyen211 · Dec 1, 2015

I tried this and it worked out perfectly... However I would like to add my V6A had a different key layout, the transponder in the key was in a little rubber slip and was Stright up and down with the key... In my case I had to break off the blade and carefully with my file melt the rubber off the transponder "case"

Mikey · Dec 8, 2015

Hmm. Was it the original, OEM key? Could it have perhaps been the valet or backup key? Mine only came with the one and it was the original OEM key. I had to make the cheap one from online and the one in the switchblade. So now I have a spare key for GF.

Dnguyen211 · Dec 8, 2015

Mine came with two master keys and a grey valet one

swtnlow · Oct 21, 2016

great write up and i just ordered mine. going to try and have local locksmith cut it because the dealer wants to charge me $45 to cut it and $105 to program the chip. luckily i found out i have a chipped spare key.

BlkCurrantKord · Oct 24, 2016

swtnlow said:
great write up and i just ordered mine. going to try and have local locksmith cut it because the dealer wants to charge me $45 to cut it and $105 to program the chip. luckily i found out i have a chipped spare key.

I about spit out my coffee. Holy ****. That's a ripoff for a at most, $30 key.

swtnlow · Oct 24, 2016

BlkCurrantKord said:
I about spit out my coffee. Holy ****. That's a ripoff for a at most, $30 key.

Yeah I almost hung up when he said the prices. I called a local locksmith he said $10 to cut the key.

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