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will a newer flipblade remote work if i currently have a 1997 remote + key

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Old 12-09-2009, 06:23 PM
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I currently have a remote with a key (seperate) and they work fine but i would like to have a newer style flip key-remote ?

will the remote work ? do they use the same frequencies ??
 
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Old 12-09-2009, 06:29 PM
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From what I've read, if your car didn't come with the switchblade key, it's not compatible with it.
 
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Old 12-09-2009, 06:33 PM
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really? hey can i see a pic of your key maby we can figure somthing out
 
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Old 12-09-2009, 06:34 PM
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my car is a 1997 and i have a flip key all functions work perfectly


dont ask me how it is possible, cause i tell no secrets
 
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Old 12-09-2009, 06:38 PM
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that remots came out in like 96 97 didnt it so im thinking if your key is flat like our remote ones you should be able to get someone to make you a key than program the remote in it
 
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Old 12-09-2009, 06:44 PM
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No kidding? I didn't realize that. I have a friend with a 96 that'll be happy to hear that
 
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Old 12-09-2009, 07:04 PM
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yesss i know you can do it and if not theres always a way to retro fit it
 
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Old 12-10-2009, 04:11 PM
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here's my current remote and key


the remote:


and the key:




what remotes will work ???
 
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Old 12-10-2009, 04:22 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FLIP-...Q5fAccessories this should work
 
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Old 12-10-2009, 05:45 PM
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should these work (even though the trunk button would do nothing...) ?

 
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