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07-25-2013, 12:19 AM | #1326 |
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Hey Ben,
I just purchased my first Subaru, and first STI at that, on the 18th. I am in love with the car almost as much as I am with my wife. Haha, that being said the only thing I don't like about it is the key setup. I am excited to have found this post and know the possibility of having a switchblade key. Will you please PM me for my email info as I would be glad to purchase the parts from you. Look forward to hearing from you, Thanks, Kravur
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07-25-2013, 02:12 AM | #1327 |
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transponder programming
Just wanted to say this is a great mod to do. I also wanted to let everyone know what I found out when doing this mod. I got 2 keys (CWTWB1U811), and 2 key shells. I assembled the shells with the legacy remote and transponder, then I got the blades milled at a local lock smith. Then decided to see if the local Subie dealer would try to program the transponders to my car. (I didn't want to cut up my original key for the transponders.) We have verified that they do work. The only thing is you cannot program the transponders at home, they need to be done at the dealership.
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07-25-2013, 02:22 AM | #1328 | |
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How much did it cost for them to program the new transponders?? |
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07-25-2013, 03:13 AM | #1329 |
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legacy transponders...
Yes. Your old keys will still work. Just remember that your car can only hold a max of 4 keys. So I decided to drop my valet key. They told me that they charge $60 to do the programming, but told me if it didn't work they wouldn't charge me. I guess they were curious as I was to see if the transponders would work.
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07-25-2013, 03:41 AM | #1330 | |
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07-25-2013, 08:12 AM | #1331 |
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I got my key in the mail last week...now I just need to cut/program it.
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07-25-2013, 11:22 PM | #1332 |
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I'm having trouble finding a place to cut my blank, I live in the Detroit area and have called several lock smiths. Non of them seem to do it. I'm looking for any recommendations if you have any.
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07-26-2013, 11:18 AM | #1333 |
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07-26-2013, 05:25 PM | #1334 |
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07-26-2013, 06:49 PM | #1335 |
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07-26-2013, 06:55 PM | #1336 |
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That is a good deal. Not to discourage any one but just as a word of warning, the eBay stuff is hit or miss. I was ordering from eBay but in the long run only about 50% didn't have issues or were the wrong part. I now only get brand new ones from the dealer so I know they will work.
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07-26-2013, 10:18 PM | #1337 |
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cut my key on the dremel today. works beauifully thanks so much for doing this.
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07-26-2013, 10:19 PM | #1338 |
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07-28-2013, 08:54 PM | #1339 |
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Just a FYI, theres a seller on ebay offering a "subaru kit" comes with both a laser cut blank and a regular key blank already altered to fit in the flip housing. I grabbed one to do this mod, that way i can keep my stock keys. Should be quick and easy since my year didnt get the key chips. If it doesnt work, oh well only $15.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111030697166...84.m1497.l2649 |
07-28-2013, 08:56 PM | #1340 |
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I wish all sports cars were push to start...but I dont mind the switchblade.
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07-28-2013, 09:24 PM | #1341 | |
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Push button is cool, but generally much more expensive than a flip key setup. Last edited by xluben; 07-29-2013 at 12:33 PM. |
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07-29-2013, 12:30 PM | #1342 |
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I need to do this
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07-29-2013, 12:34 PM | #1343 |
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Got all my parts. Now I need to be un-lazy.
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07-29-2013, 12:37 PM | #1344 | |
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Might be a slightly more expensive route but nobody will innovate if they lose their benefit through people sourcing the parts elsewhere. |
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08-02-2013, 04:55 AM | #1345 |
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Thank goodness I found this thread. I've found that the dangling key fob will lodge against my knee forcing me to adjust my knee while I'm driving (especially during heel/toe). It's only happened a few times but it's enough to be annoying.
Unfortunately I don't have enough legitimate posts to email the original poster. If you see this can you please email. I agree with phenryiv1 that we should support those users who take the time do the write-ups. I clicked on the Amazon link for the flip key housing and noticed that it's for a VW/Audi key fob. But I noticed that it doesn't have the 3 button configuration in the original picture. Does that link still take you to the correct item? TIA |
08-02-2013, 06:39 AM | #1346 |
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hmmmm may do this for my new 07
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08-02-2013, 10:00 AM | #1347 | |
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08-07-2013, 01:48 AM | #1348 |
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Hey xluben, Congrats on such a successful thread. Over a year later and 50+ pages, your write up is still a great hit. Like many people here, could you send me a PM, I'm too new to send you an email and would love to get the flip key housing and legacy key from you for my 2012 wrx hatch
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08-07-2013, 03:24 PM | #1349 |
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I am very interested as well. I normally scope the forums instead of post. I picked up a 2013 STi and would like to do this. Could you please send me a message since I can't send one to you. I dont want to troll the forums for five more posts.
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08-07-2013, 03:42 PM | #1350 | |
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