Key swap

[Foxmeister]

Does anybody know if the internals from my original key will swap into a newer flip type key and still work fine?

This is the style of key i have now 2 Button Audi A4 A6 A8 remote key fob on eBay (end time 07-Jun-11 20:34:36 BST)

This is the newer flip type but its a case an blank blade AUDI A4 A6 A8 2 BUTTON REMOTE FLIP KEY CASE FOB SHELL on eBay (end time 24-Jun-11 14:19:08 BST)

I know the blade will need cut, wheres best for this??? But i want to know if my internals will work with the button layout of the newer type to save hassle of re-coding etc a full new key???

 

[ScottD3]

Not sure mate but I can take my 2 button flip key apart and take some detail pics for you.
If its much help?

 

[aragorn]

does the remote unclip from the rest of the key?

If so, buy a flip front on ebay (they're about 6 quid) and have the blade cut, then transfer your immo transponder over

If it doesnt then i'd just get it coded as a second key.

 

[NineNails]

Out of interest, where is the transponder pip located? I take it that it's in the front part of the key but I've tried before and can't get it apart

 

[ScottD3]

Out of interest, where is the transponder pip located? I take it that it's in the front part of the key but I've tried before and can't get it apart

In the nose near the key.

 

[aragorn]

yeh you remove the screw under the audi badge and the front half comes apart. chip is a little glass thing in one corner.

I broke mine yesterday trying to remove it and fit it to a new housing

 

[ScottD3]

I got a spare one here, If can find my old key.

 

[aragorn]

I broke the immo transponder, dont think you've got a spare one of those

Ordered two new ones on ebay, and i'll have to code them in with vagtacho.

 

[ScottD3]

Yeah, I was looking for my spare key but can't find the damn thing.
I've lost loads of spares recently.

I blame the wife!!

 

[NineNails]

yeah you remove the screw under the audi badge and the front half comes apart

Ahh cheers! I never realised there was a screw under there. Thanks

 

[CosmicHamster]

Just following on from your topic foxmeister, hope you get sorted, just wanted to add a further question.

I have a 2 button flip remote but the remote is badly worn. Can the key itself be swapped over with the inners to a new one like the eBay link you posted or does a new key have to be cut with then the inners swapped?

Cheers

 

[aragorn]

The remote detaches from the front half of the key with the blade/flip.

You only need to get anohter remote

 

[Foxmeister]

I havent got my car to check my remote, will get it back tomorrow. Prob just buy the new remote and have a bash, feck it!

 

[griswold]

if button worn you can buy a new rubber one for 2pound del on ebay