switchblade key fob "mod"
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switchblade key fob "mod"
My factory Keys and fob drive me nuts being a tall guy. The fob is always on my knee and it drives me mad. Losing the switch blade key was the only think I regretted about selling my Camaro for the v. Found a seller on eBay (posted link below) who makes them with the pk3+ chip and the correct electronics for the fob transmitter. Was kinda skeptical about the Chinese key but was impressed when it showed up! It's a vw/Audi case so it's made well and pretty solid. the seller has two different styles but one is a 3 button and this one was a 4 button fob. i wanted to retain all the buttons.
Had the key cut and programmed it today and immediately I'm in love. The clearance is great, no more rubbing on my knee and it will not poke holes in my pockets any more..........
Gonna order a tech II this week and get the fob programmed, hopefully it will have a decent range to it and actually work. The oem fob you have to drop half the time to get it to work even after I took it apart and cleaned it. So as long as the fob works this will be a solid option and I will buy another one! Stay posted for fob details!
ebay seller: artiway
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361536433576...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/y...psxalh6avy.jpg
Had the key cut and programmed it today and immediately I'm in love. The clearance is great, no more rubbing on my knee and it will not poke holes in my pockets any more..........
Gonna order a tech II this week and get the fob programmed, hopefully it will have a decent range to it and actually work. The oem fob you have to drop half the time to get it to work even after I took it apart and cleaned it. So as long as the fob works this will be a solid option and I will buy another one! Stay posted for fob details!
ebay seller: artiway
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361536433576...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/y...psxalh6avy.jpg
Last edited by vroom_vroom; 01-06-2022 at 02:38 PM.
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While you were at it, did you notice these other designs?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-FLIP-KEY...-/361536435292
http://www.ebay.com/itm/R8-FLIP-KEY-...-/131784289740
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-FLIP-KEY...-/361536435292
http://www.ebay.com/itm/R8-FLIP-KEY-...-/131784289740
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I had one of these keys for another car. I like the switchblade key because it doesn't take up much room in your pocket. Unfortunately the switchblade action broke fairly quick and it ended up being more like a knife you have to flick open with your wrist. Besides that, I was still happy with it. Does it have a Cadillac emblem on the back?
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Yup, ordered a v badge to but on it because I can't leave well enough alone. Hopefully the tech2 will be here first of the week. I figured if the case was an audio kinda deal I could always raid parts from one as they are readily available and dirt cheap.
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*update*
so my tech 2 clone came in today, im already in love with this thing(thanks byron)
but back to the fob. i reprogrammed the old fob into slot 1 and the new one into slot two so i wouldn't lose all my settings as the only fob i had was the original #2
took the programing just fine and held my slot settings. works like a charm and has a vastly improved range over the stock turd. however even the oems range seemed to be slightly better after reprogramming. not great but i dont have to drop it to get it to work for now..............
if you want to do this and your in las vegas let me know if you need access to a tech2 instead of throwing $$$ at the dealer.
i will get a better video of the range after work tonight when its dark.
so my tech 2 clone came in today, im already in love with this thing(thanks byron)
but back to the fob. i reprogrammed the old fob into slot 1 and the new one into slot two so i wouldn't lose all my settings as the only fob i had was the original #2
took the programing just fine and held my slot settings. works like a charm and has a vastly improved range over the stock turd. however even the oems range seemed to be slightly better after reprogramming. not great but i dont have to drop it to get it to work for now..............
if you want to do this and your in las vegas let me know if you need access to a tech2 instead of throwing $$$ at the dealer.
i will get a better video of the range after work tonight when its dark.
Last edited by vroom_vroom; 10-12-2016 at 03:29 PM.