Flippy Keys

crdi · 6th August 2019, 12:51

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Originally Posted by Aditya_Bhp

If I get a keyshell from AliExpress, will a normal key duplication shop be able to insert and fix the metallic blade and transfer the chip to the new one?

Any alternate solution?

Just get in touch with your local key duplication centre. Usually the key guys will be near or around the number plate guys. Please ask one of them. They are much advanced than the keysmiths of yore. They will be having the shells, blanks, chips, coding machines and sort readily.

Aditya_Bhp · 7th August 2019, 09:32

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Originally Posted by crdi

Just get in touch with your local key duplication centre. Usually the key guys will be near or around the number plate guys. Please ask one of them. They are much advanced than the keysmiths of yore. They will be having the shells, blanks, chips, coding machines and sort readily.

Can you please let me know the approximate prices for these?

A quick phone call to some of these range from Rs.1000 to Rs.3000 for the changing the key shell only. Are these prices correct?

crdi · 7th August 2019, 10:29

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Originally Posted by Aditya_Bhp

Are these prices correct?

Visit and take a look at the quality of the shells. Costs range about the same and depends on what all is replaced. They do give some warranty too.

sagarpadaki · 7th August 2019, 12:08

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Originally Posted by Aditya_Bhp

The holder that holds the metallic keyblade, that rotates while flipping broke, and the metallic key has come loose from the shell.

If I get a keyshell from AliExpress, will a normal key duplication shop be able to insert and fix the metallic blade and transfer the chip to the new one?

Any alternate solution?

You can do it yourself. It is a DIY. You ensure you get as near-to-original shell as possible from Aliexpress and do the transplant yourself.

Heck, a new assembly + key cutting + programming will cost you around 3K outside ASS. Just a transplant should not cost you more than 200 bucks.

Search on YouTube for the VW key shell replacement. You will get a ton of videos.

Klub Class · 29th June 2020, 15:48

Got flip key for our Grand Vitara from MK Marketing, Calicut. Paid Rs 2200 for key duplication and flip key remote.

DLC5005 · 22nd December 2021, 18:18

Hi all,
My father owns a 2013 Ertiga ZDI.
Recently one of his OEM car remote key is damaged. The chip is broken, key cover and buttons worn out.
So currently using it as a manual spare key.

Meanwhile,
One of the local shops is suggesting to get a new flip key and the chip programmed, since I was fond of flippy keys.

He is offering to duplicate the blank key, copy immobilizer and remote chip code to new flip key.
Since the code is being copied from main key, he says both the original key and new flip key will work.

Price being quoted is 2,000/-.
And has 8-9 flip key designs to choose from.

So the question is,
Is it safe to get the immobilizer code copied?
Or
Is it better to avoid it and get a new key from service center?

Waiting for your suggestions and inputs.
Thanks,
DLC

Sample flip key design

s4ch · 24th July 2022, 20:17

Reviving this thread. I have a 2016 Scorpio S10.

The latest S11 model comes with a flip key. Does anyone know if it is possible to program this to my non flip key S10?

Mr.Boss · 23rd November 2023, 16:28

What options do I have in converting the below Key & remote (Nippon, dealer level accessory) to flipkey?

2nd option will be this one

I bought this unit from Boodmo to check if I could pair it with the existing controller but couldn't succeed. Any pointer?

29th June 2020, 15:48	#365
Klub Class Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA17\|KL65\|KL41 Posts: 4,867 Thanked: 1,935 Times	Re: Flippy Keys Got flip key for our Grand Vitara from MK Marketing, Calicut. Paid Rs 2200 for key duplication and flip key remote.
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22nd December 2021, 18:18	#366
DLC5005 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Bangalore Posts: 111 Thanked: 240 Times	Re: Flippy Keys Hi all, My father owns a 2013 Ertiga ZDI. Recently one of his OEM car remote key is damaged. The chip is broken, key cover and buttons worn out. So currently using it as a manual spare key. Meanwhile, One of the local shops is suggesting to get a new flip key and the chip programmed, since I was fond of flippy keys. He is offering to duplicate the blank key, copy immobilizer and remote chip code to new flip key. Since the code is being copied from main key, he says both the original key and new flip key will work. Price being quoted is 2,000/-. And has 8-9 flip key designs to choose from. So the question is, Is it safe to get the immobilizer code copied? Or Is it better to avoid it and get a new key from service center? Waiting for your suggestions and inputs. Thanks, DLC Sample flip key design Attached Thumbnails Last edited by DLC5005 : 22nd December 2021 at 18:32. Reason: Typo
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24th July 2022, 20:17	#367
s4ch BHPian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pune; Wales Posts: 389 Thanked: 641 Times	Re: Flippy Keys Reviving this thread. I have a 2016 Scorpio S10. The latest S11 model comes with a flip key. Does anyone know if it is possible to program this to my non flip key S10?
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23rd November 2023, 16:28	#368
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,811 Thanked: 7,464 Times View My Garage	Re: Flippy Keys What options do I have in converting the below Key & remote (Nippon, dealer level accessory) to flipkey? 2nd option will be this one I bought this unit from Boodmo to check if I could pair it with the existing controller but couldn't succeed. Any pointer?
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