switchblade key

[Enigma 4]

Not to beat a dead horse, but has anyone found a good quality aftermarket switchblade key for the 4th gen that will operate the panic alarm and the rear window? I know it's been talked about before, but I'm wondering if there's anything new on the scene.

 

[xxaarraa]

I've got one. I can't seem to find where I bought it but eBay I think. I had it programmed by the dealer as I didn't have a master key at the time, but there is a thread on here that shows you how to program it at home. I got it cut at m local hardware store for $5, it was $100 or so for the actual switchblade. Back window works and it's been going for the past year with no problems.

 

[gaterose]

I had one from mykeyless on ebay. It was really nice but did not have the panic button. It was $70-80 I believe.

Same deal as xxaarraa, cut at a local store and programmed by the dealer although I've since programmed other keys myself.

I use the past tense because someone broke into my 4R a few years ago and stole the key along with some other items and I haven't wanted to spend the $80 again.

 

[morphious]

I had one from mykeyless on ebay. It was really nice but did not have the panic button. It was $70-80 I believe.

Same deal as xxaarraa, cut at a local store and programmed by the dealer although I've since programmed other keys myself.

I use the past tense because someone broke into my 4R a few years ago and stole the key along with some other items and I haven't wanted to spend the $80 again.

Hey Matt,

Dumb question but I am sure there is a logical explanation that I am not seeing, but why the #$@% would your key be in your vehicle without you being in it and somebody had to break into it to get it?

 

[Enigma 4]

Sounds great...Did the panic button work? I'd be very grateful if you could recall a name brand or anything that could lead me to one of them...Thanks!

 

[Enigma 4]

Thanks Matt...I'll try them. I ordered a regular transponder key and remote from them and they work great. I did have to have the dealer cut and program the key, but I was able to program the remote myself. I'd love to have the one-piece key. Sorry to hear you lost yours.

 

[gaterose]

Hey Matt,

Dumb question but I am sure there is a logical explanation that I am not seeing, but why the #$@% would your key be in your vehicle without you being in it and somebody had to break into it to get it?

Dumb answer - I'm stupid. At the time I was living in an apt in Montgomery but I still had my house in Tuscaloosa so I had a bunch of extra keys. I kept the switchblade in the 4R so when I went places I could just carry a single key around and leave the big ring in the car. I hate walking around with a bunch of keys in my pocket and the switchblade key is fairly large (at least in terms of keys) so that made it even worse. I rarely carry more than my remote and ignition key in my pocket.