Who wants a flip key? - Page 35

generationgav · 8th April 2008, 12:26

Mine cost £10 to cut - but works!
It was a bit stiff to get out but it's startening to loosen up a bit (I'm hoping it's the key changing shape and not the ignition barrell)
I got it done in Timpsons in Sale, Cheshire in case anybody is interested.

terry · 8th April 2008, 13:04

Mine was OK after I went round it with some fine emery on a dremel. It seemed they do not do a very good jo de-burring the key.
But then Timpsons only charged me £5!

Terry

woody2k4 · 8th April 2008, 17:38

ive still got to get mine cut. What have the companys been that will cut your keys?

woody2k4 · 9th April 2008, 19:12

Got mine cut, 18 quid, the guy will cut any keys if anyone is having trouble

iamholam · 11th April 2008, 09:46

HONDA SWITCHBLADE REMOTE KEY CONVERSION CASE 2 BUTTON on eBay, also, Honda, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 09-May-08 10:25:19 BST)

NEW HONDA 2 BUTTON FLIP-KEY REMOTE CASE on eBay, also, Honda, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 07-Apr-08 10:49:50 BST)

Hi there

I have seen the 2 keys on ebay at the moment and was wondering if the cheaper (£11.99 Civinfo) fob has the honda emblem on the back like the more expensive £14.48 fob (which has a picture of the emblem on the back)

Thanks!

Getting my Civic next week!

Sandozer · 11th April 2008, 10:21

The cheaper one does indeed have the adhesive logos. They cover the screw holes. The whole thing looks fine when finished.

iamholam · 11th April 2008, 10:27

Cool thanks for the reply! May even take it to dunfermline to get it cut if I can't find another place!

Sandozer · 11th April 2008, 11:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamholam

Cool thanks for the reply! May even take it to dunfermline to get it cut if I can't find another place!

You will have no joy in Dunfermline getting the key cut. Look at earlier post of mine on this thread, there is an excellent Locksmith in Glenrothes who can do the job for you. If your stuck for one can post the info about him again.

iamholam · 11th April 2008, 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandozer

You will have no joy in Dunfermline getting the key cut. Look at earlier post of mine on this thread, there is an excellent Locksmith in Glenrothes who can do the job for you. If your stuck for one can post the info about him again.

yeah sorry about that! I meant say dunfermline. The job for making the key doesn't look too bad so may think about it after I get the car.

Thanks.

allan40alt · 11th April 2008, 13:16

Well I hope the cheaper one is OK as I've just ordered one. Thanks for posting the link.

I think I will take advantage of one of the offers to transfer the chip etc as my old steam driven soldering iron is nearly as old as I am!!

Anyone had one cut in the Rugby area?

terry · 12th April 2008, 09:39

The ones I ordered 10 of are the £11.99 version, and have the Honda name in the plastic on one side, and the logo in black/silver on the other side which is self adhesive and covers a screw hole.
I've done the mod, and it looks good to me.
Who is MAKING a flip key for other people?

Terry

dieseldriver · 12th April 2008, 09:52

With thanks to Gray52 I now have my key ready and waiting for the car to return from the repair centre.

markvirgo · 12th April 2008, 11:37

I have done mine and it works if i hold it next to the old key (without the circuit board)

just need to get it cut.

I found the spring a pain and the quality of the flip is not to good.

It will do until a quality one turns up.

Damm I am so angry. I went to three Timpsons today and none did the key cutting. I also drove all around enfield still no luck.
Then I went to winchmore hill in north london and found a locksmiths that said yes no problem for £17.
I thought thats a lot but went ahead anyway.

The good news is that he cut it.
The bad news is that he messed it up.

Result is one knackered flip key. He did that for free. that was nice of him.

2nd key now on order.

wildey · 13th April 2008, 11:09

The Timpsons in Cheylesmore (Coventry) will do it.

kamshaft · 13th April 2008, 12:48

there is a very good shop in coventry that will do it really cheap, he usually beats timpsons prices, its called snobs and he's based inside the empress arcade on the binley road.

sco77harris · 13th April 2008, 13:01

ok im slightly confused

we buy the case...

then we get the key cut...how does this fit into it etc

markvirgo · 13th April 2008, 13:45

If you read all the posts in this topic you will get you answer.

FWH · 13th April 2008, 14:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sco77harris

ok im slightly confused

we buy the case...

then we get the key cut...how does this fit into it etc

The Wiki provides a summary.
Flip key - Civinfo Wiki

allan40alt · 15th April 2008, 11:24

In the WIKI you recommend a 12w soldering iron but mine is 25w. Can I use this, or is there a danger of damaging the transponder?

gray52 · 15th April 2008, 15:20

for all my fine work i always use a 12w, and have had no problems. the 25w will have a screw driver type bit in it, and this could end up melting the plastic transponer if you slip with it. this is 2 jobs in one, so you have to heat the transponer and prize it off all at the same time, one end at a time. with the 25w you will be putting alot of heat in one place while you fiddle around trying to prize it off.

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11th April 2008, 09:46	#685 (permalink)
iamholam Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 9th April 2008 Location: Livingston Posts: 202 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Different key auctions HONDA SWITCHBLADE REMOTE KEY CONVERSION CASE 2 BUTTON on eBay, also, Honda, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 09-May-08 10:25:19 BST) NEW HONDA 2 BUTTON FLIP-KEY REMOTE CASE on eBay, also, Honda, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 07-Apr-08 10:49:50 BST) Hi there I have seen the 2 keys on ebay at the moment and was wondering if the cheaper (£11.99 Civinfo) fob has the honda emblem on the back like the more expensive £14.48 fob (which has a picture of the emblem on the back) Thanks! Getting my Civic next week!

12th April 2008, 11:37	#693 (permalink)
markvirgo Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd June 2007 Location: Enfield Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I have done mine and it works if i hold it next to the old key (without the circuit board) just need to get it cut. I found the spring a pain and the quality of the flip is not to good. It will do until a quality one turns up. Damm I am so angry. I went to three Timpsons today and none did the key cutting. I also drove all around enfield still no luck. Then I went to winchmore hill in north london and found a locksmiths that said yes no problem for £17. I thought thats a lot but went ahead anyway. The good news is that he cut it. The bad news is that he messed it up. Result is one knackered flip key. He did that for free. that was nice of him. 2nd key now on order. Last edited by markvirgo; 13th April 2008 at 00:15.

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8th April 2008, 12:26	#681 (permalink)
generationgav Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 29th May 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 809 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mine cost £10 to cut - but works! It was a bit stiff to get out but it's startening to loosen up a bit (I'm hoping it's the key changing shape and not the ignition barrell) I got it done in Timpsons in Sale, Cheshire in case anybody is interested.

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terry Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th September 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 333 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mine was OK after I went round it with some fine emery on a dremel. It seemed they do not do a very good jo de-burring the key. But then Timpsons only charged me £5! Terry

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woody2k4 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th December 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 235 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	ive still got to get mine cut. What have the companys been that will cut your keys?

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woody2k4 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th December 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 235 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Got mine cut, 18 quid, the guy will cut any keys if anyone is having trouble

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Sandozer Crab - 2.2 Diesel Sport Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 25th February 2007 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 103 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The cheaper one does indeed have the adhesive logos. They cover the screw holes. The whole thing looks fine when finished.

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iamholam Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 9th April 2008 Location: Livingston Posts: 202 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Cool thanks for the reply! May even take it to dunfermline to get it cut if I can't find another place!

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well I hope the cheaper one is OK as I've just ordered one. Thanks for posting the link. I think I will take advantage of one of the offers to transfer the chip etc as my old steam driven soldering iron is nearly as old as I am!! Anyone had one cut in the Rugby area?

12th April 2008, 09:39	#691 (permalink)
terry Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th September 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 333 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The ones I ordered 10 of are the £11.99 version, and have the Honda name in the plastic on one side, and the logo in black/silver on the other side which is self adhesive and covers a screw hole. I've done the mod, and it looks good to me. Who is MAKING a flip key for other people? Terry

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dieseldriver Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th June 2007 Location: Didcot, Oxon Posts: 146 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	With thanks to Gray52 I now have my key ready and waiting for the car to return from the repair centre.

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wildey Valve Cap Join Date: 30th March 2008 Location: Rugby, England Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The Timpsons in Cheylesmore (Coventry) will do it.

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kamshaft Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 27th April 2007 Posts: 141 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	there is a very good shop in coventry that will do it really cheap, he usually beats timpsons prices, its called snobs and he's based inside the empress arcade on the binley road.

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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	ok im slightly confused we buy the case... then we get the key cut...how does this fit into it etc

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markvirgo Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd June 2007 Location: Enfield Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	If you read all the posts in this topic you will get you answer.

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	In the WIKI you recommend a 12w soldering iron but mine is 25w. Can I use this, or is there a danger of damaging the transponder?

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gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 937 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (1)	for all my fine work i always use a 12w, and have had no problems. the 25w will have a screw driver type bit in it, and this could end up melting the plastic transponer if you slip with it. this is 2 jobs in one, so you have to heat the transponer and prize it off all at the same time, one end at a time. with the 25w you will be putting alot of heat in one place while you fiddle around trying to prize it off.