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- Steps to Make Your Own Flip Key
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- Step 3
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- Step 5
- Step 6
- Step 7
- Step 8
- Step 9
- Step 10
- Step 11
- Tips
- Items you will need
Flip keys are a wonderful accessory to own for any automobile enthusiast. Often times it is either too expensive or impossible to purchase a flip key for the make and model of your vehicle. Wow your friends, family, and neighbors with a feature to your car that you may make yourself.
Steps to Make Your Own Flip Key
Step 1
Purchase a flip key. Do an online search to start looking using the keywords, "flip key."
Step 2
Cut the blank key to match your cars key, once you have purchased the key. This can be done wherever you normally have your keys made.
Step 3
Test the copied key to make sure it works.
Step 4
Program the flip key by inserting your original key into the ignition and turning the car electrical on. The engine should not be running. Exit your vehicle.
Step 5
Lock the car using your newly cut flip key. Press the unlock button, wait seven seconds and then press it again.
Step 6
Turn off the ignition and pull out the key
Step 7
Pull the flip key’s top half away from the blade half and remove the Volkswagen badge. You see a Philips head screw. Remove the screw and separate the two halves.
Step 8
Remove the transponder from inside. Replace it with a transponder from one of your keys.
Step 9
Put the two halves back together.
Step 10
Turn the top half counter-clockwise twice. Clip it in place.
Step 11
Screw the halves back together.
Re-assemble the entire key.
Tips
- Perform each step very carefully.
- When you test the ignition the new key will sound the alarm. Use the original key to unlock the vehicle and stop the alarm.
- The flip key has a button and spring in it. When you take it apart, pay close attention to how they are assembled so you can re-assemble them correctly.
- Shop around for an experienced key cutter.
Items you will need
- VW Flip key with uncut blade
- Electronic lock/unlock key to your vehicle
