Mk4 Switchblades for Mk3 keys

[rayray086]

Hey guys,

I came across this website:

http://www.subtilecommunication.com/blog/2007/03/01/mk4-switchblade-with-mk3-key/

I am going to be ordering one - it's basically a modified Mk4 switchblade key fob that accepts Mk3 keys. The Mk4 switchblade has a mechanism that basically flips the key out when you want to use it, and when you don't, it can be flipped back down into its hiding place.

The one I'm buying comes with a blank so there is no fiddling around with the internals - just have to have it cut for your car. I believe the seller is asking $50USD shipped to me each (I'm awaiting confirmation), and I will update this thread once I get the final price. Anyone else interested? Combined shipping means that it'll end up being cheaper than $50USD each. I will make the purchase this coming Wednesday so PM me if you want one too!

Regards,
Raymond.

[gpk_gti]

does it have the anti theft chip inside?? make sure it does as your car wont turn on without it.I bought a switch blade one off ebay and came without the dam chip!!

[MattyT]

Interesting...

[gpk_gti]

Interesting...

what?? didnt know about the chip?? its a little rectangle thing inside,looks like a proximity chip,maybe magnetic,but it definately has no power feeding it.

[peedman]

does it have the anti theft chip inside?? make sure it does as your car wont turn on without it.I bought a switch blade one off ebay and came without the dam chip!!

Ah i get what you mean. Programming the chip is quite expensive, I got quoted $90 for a new key with immobiliser programmed whereas a generic key is like $6.50.

[mikinoz]

Just place the original key in your glove box and you'll be right!

[deemoE36]

the reason why you cant make a copy of your key is because of the immobiliser, without which the car wont start
so if it doesnt have the chip, it wont work

[gpk_gti]

Just place the original key in your glove box and you'll be right!

great idea!!! haha

[mikinoz]

If you can get MKIV blanks in the switchblade, I am interested in joining in on the group guy. (but I need a MKIV blank for my MKIV golf, geddit?)

[Bora Sport]

If they can be programmed I'm interested. I wonder if they can be programmed for the Beeza as well.

[gpk_gti]

dont think they can be programmed?? can they??I mean the imobiliser. I think the dealer can programme the doors/remote lock if you have it..but mk3 never came with that feature.the mk4 switch key has door open/lock only.

[Golf Loon]

If you were to glue your original Mk3 key near to the ignition barrell, inside the clamshell, the imobilizer would be bypassed and the car can be started with a copy key

[Bora Sport]

From what i understand with any replacement key 2 things are required.

1. The key blank has to be cut to match the original key.

2. The key has to be programmed so that it will 'talk' to the immobliser to allow the car to be started.

I did the excercise recently trying to get a 2nd key for the Vento and the Cupra and in both cases it was going to cost $100+ for each key by the tme the key was purchased, cut and programmed.

[Tim]

pre 96 cars dont have this problem. the key is just a key. The only fancy thing u get is the one with a light in it.

[rayray086]

The only fancy thing u get is the one with a light in it.

I've got that key, except it doesn't light up anymore, and I haven't been bothered to change it yet.

I actually forgot about the programmed chip thing - though now I remember Pedro telling me about that "$90 to program a new key" business.

If you can get MKIV blanks in the switchblade, I am interested in joining in on the group guy. (but I need a MKIV blank for my MKIV golf, geddit?)

If they can be programmed I'm interested. I wonder if they can be programmed for the Beeza as well.

I'll ask the seller about the chip, and about Mk4 blanks. I just hope American VWs aren't THAT different to the European versions.

pre 96 cars dont have this problem. the key is just a key.

Hey Tim, so are you saying with pre-96 cars they don't have that programmed chip that everyone is talking about? I've got a pre-96 and has no remote immobiliser nor alarm.

I got the price confirmed @ $50USD each.