No one has talked about the panic button, does that work ok on the flip key?
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No one has talked about the panic button, does that work ok on the flip key?
panic button does work.
The flip key is like $80 cut I think. You will have to program it to save some extra $$$. Took me about 5 min to do so. Just ask Joe for the instructions.
Not even on the sedan... ?Quote:
Originally Posted by S.F.W.
Nope
Sorry to ressurect a dead thread, but I figure it fits better here than anywhere else.
I purchased the mazdaspeed3 flip key for my 3, and contacted the dealer about having it cut (I haven't picked up my car yet). The dealer told me it'd be about $80 to cut and program the key. When I told them that I would program it myself, they said that it wasn't possible... and I quote
"our key has to be programed with the start codes for the car. Mazda will only give the start codes once the vehicle is hooked up to our computers ON LINE. Then they email them to us. And we program the key. Takes 1 hour.
You will need a mazda dealer for this 100%."
Now this sale person has been very good so far, so I would just like to think that he is misinformed... can anybody confirm that this procedure still works on the 08 models? Thanks!
I'm sure it's the same as ever other year but there is a chance they could have changed it. Joe cut my key and I programmed the key and remote in less than 5 min. Here are the instructions on how to do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spritzup
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/b..._Procedure.jpg
You will only need to take the key in to be programmed if you lose one. If you have 2 originals then you can follow the procedures shown above.
And I assume that with a new car, I get 2 programmed keys....
How much to cut a blank key? would anyplace be able to do it?
Correct. You should get 2 keys and 2 remotes with your new car. Then you can use those to program the new flip key.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spritzup
Thanks for the help guys, it's appreciated!Quote:
Originally Posted by cwp_sedan
Anyone can cut a blank key for you but you won't be able to start the car unless that key is programmed.Quote:
Originally Posted by freecity
If you are thinking of buying the flip-key, just pm FLIP.
...i think you can cut your key at CT for ~$5 (?)...
Yup you're suppose to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spritzup
Hey FlipDaddy, im all the way up north in Sudbury but I want to get a flip key. I'm trying to decide how though...
- What are the actual prices (without the tm3 discount) if I were to order it from any Mazda dealer? Do I need to quote the part numbers?
- I'm trying to arrange for someone in TO to pick up the key & remote. If that works out, how much would it cost to get the key & remote from you? (I'm assuming I can get the key cut here in sudbury from any key cutting place, right?)
question: if the key is cut, but unprogrammed, would it still be able to open the doors?
Yes, but won't start the car.Quote:
Originally Posted by freecity
The regular price would be $96.41 taxes in without the TM3 discount. I highly doubt that your local dealer will know the proper part numbers required to do the mod.Quote:
Originally Posted by wraith
If you can get someone to pick up the key it will cost you $77.13 taxes in. I can cut a dummy blank for you.
@ taiwan~it comes standard for the flip key~! :)
Oh for those buying the flipkey off of ebay be cautious. I cut a key for someone and the key would not program. Not all the flip key parts are the same for all Mazda's. The flip key for the 06 MPV cannot be programmed to work with our 3's.
Thanks alot Joe for the flipkey, I'm loving it :chuckle.
Too bad the trunk function doesnt work. But hey, nothing is perfect :)
Hey no need to thank me. Thank the original guy who had to shell out $200 only to find out the cheaper Mazda 6 sedan flipkey works as well.:goneQuote:
Originally Posted by Tokic_o
is there one for me in stock??
I wasn't at work today but give Chris a call tomorrow I'm pretty sure there was one in stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by x_o_k_x
BTW: It's the car that gets programmed, not the key (or the remote). The codes in the remotes and keys are fixed. The dance you have to do with keys, the door, and the ignition is convice your car that the key or remote is legit.
Does the trunk only work for the Sedans? I assume theres only this version where the key flips to the left side. Are there any that flip to the right side?
The trunk button doesn't work at all, sedan or hatch. No support for it in the cars. As for flipping out the other side... I highly doubt it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ogata
It can not be flipped. I asked Joe @ MOT.
Its a right-handed world. No love for us left-handed people.
:bang:bangQuote:
Originally Posted by yearoftherat
LOL
I want a angel blade key that shoots straight out!
Now that would be sweet!Quote:
Originally Posted by FLIPDADY
Any change these will come or more or less out of luck now / wait for the 09's?
Cut it at the dealer free of charge and programmed my key myself and works like a charm. Thanks Flip! Took me few tries to program it. Few things to point out, is that you can have a max of 3 keys, but you can program only 2 sets by using 3 sets of keys. Also the steps have to be prformed quick and precise.
well, the key does fit into the right side of the steering column so you'll have to be holding the key in your right hand anyways.. I suppose that's the main reason the key only flips out the one way.
this weekend, I got a flip key, the recomended part #s from this thread, for my new mazda3 (about 1m old, so, assuming an 8.5, but I could look if anyone wants to know). They key works great, programing was a breeze. The remote, however, not so much. I know i've got the car in the programing mode, as i'm able to get response from my other remotes, but it dosn't respond at all to the flip remote, and of course, after exiting the programing mode, dosn't work.
Perhaps some change in the 8 or 8.5? Anyone have any luck programing the remote pictured with a very recent model? I do get a light on the remote with button presses, so, fairly sure it's not a battery issue. Could be a bad remote, but i'd have no way of determining that without getting another one, which I'm understandably reluctant to do without ensuring there hasn't been some kind of compatability change.
K I just got flipkey for my 08.5gt and works great, where did you get it from? and which car is it from? it has to be mazda5 or rx8 i think. And you gotta follow the programming instructions carefully but quick. Also use one of your other remotes in your ignition not your flipkey. Becasue whatever is in the ignition will not get programmed but other 2 will. Try to redo it.Quote:
Originally Posted by sircracked
Just picked it up yesterday from Joe, and got it programmed this morning, took me few tries. Remember, as it says on the instruction, the timing is crucial.
Those are easy
I got the key and remote from my dealer, I gave them the Mazda part numbers listed elsewhere in this thread.
I tried it with both the remote and a different key in the ignition, nither worked. However, I doubt it's a timing issue. For one, Timing isn't nearly the issue for the remote procedure as it is for the key procedure. Remember, My key works great! The remote programing is what is causing the issue.
I got a slightly different remote that is purported to work better, dosn't have the trunk button, etc.
However, on a very sad note, I won't be able to do any more testing at all on this until late july. My wife rear ended an SUV last week, so, I'll not be seeing my poor mazda for some time. So, I have no idea if my new remote will work, or if any suggestions folks can offer will work.
This is great news! I'm looking into getting one of these flip keys for my new 08.5 M3 GT. Could someone please let me know the best way to go about this? Thanks!