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Old 11-17-2008, 04:54 PM
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I was browsing on ebay and came accros this flip key for the maximas. Has anyone bought this key? I am very interested in getting one but unsure if it really works.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-03...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old 11-17-2008, 05:12 PM
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Never seen that. Be a pioneer and try it out.
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I just ordered it. Ill let everyone know how it works when i get it.
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Old 11-17-2008, 05:20 PM
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Sounds good. If it works well I'll get 1 for my '03. It looks pretty cool and I always wanted something like that.
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Old 11-17-2008, 05:48 PM
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Yea same here. I hope i get it by friday so i can have it cut and programmed.
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nothing for 99 though
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Originally Posted by tigersharkdude
nothing for 99 though
Nothing for '96 either.
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its garbage. our keys have transponder chips in them. the only thing that key would do is get us in the car.
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Old 11-18-2008, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by tigersharkdude
its garbage. our keys have transponder chips in them. the only thing that key would do is get us in the car.
Description says that it has a chip inside and that you have to take it to the dealer to have the key cut and programmed.
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Old 11-18-2008, 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bigEL
Description says that it has a chip inside and that you have to take it to the dealer to have the key cut and programmed.
That is what it says. But you never know.
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oooooooooooo....i might get one
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Old 11-18-2008, 11:31 AM
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repost.
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Old 11-18-2008, 12:13 PM
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Most dealers wont cut a key if they dont sell it, because they cant replace it if they screw up
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Old 11-18-2008, 01:03 PM
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my friend have a flip key for his 98 max, he got it done at a small shop by the dmv
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Originally Posted by LUNATIC
Most dealers wont cut a key if they dont sell it, because they cant replace it if they screw up
Locksmith to get cut. Dealer to get programmed.
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His feedback is very good. I got an email that it shipped today. hopefully ill have it by the end of the week. Im going to see if a locksmith can program it.
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i got mine for about a month, everything is good nissan dealer ship charge me about 45 dollars to program it and its all good i am happy with it. before you cut it make sure it fit in the lack because when i was buying mine they told me that they got to diffrent sizes good luck
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im not going to lie it looks legit.... kinda
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Originally Posted by Drockb418
im not going to lie it looks legit.... kinda
True it actually does for something off eBay.
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Old 11-19-2008, 01:27 PM
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I thought about it, unfortunately nothing for the 4th gen.
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I have the flip key for the 4th gen that paradox carried for a little while. Its a nice key and looks cool but I was not able to get the keyless to work with it... so the key just sits in my room cuz its too bulky to use daily with a key fob on the ring as well.
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Originally Posted by pavelsmax
I have the flip key for the 4th gen that paradox carried for a little while. Its a nice key and looks cool but I was not able to get the keyless to work with it... so the key just sits in my room cuz its too bulky to use daily with a key fob on the ring as well.
That sucks you shoulda got a refund.
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Old 11-20-2008, 05:33 AM
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That sucks you shoulda got a refund.
It was years ago when I bought it and they were offering them. I believe imported from another country for the Cefiro. I was aware at the time that it may not work with the programming but figured it was worth a shot any way. I'm sure I could have got a refund but in my excitement I had the key cut before I messed with the programming.
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Old 11-21-2008, 01:38 PM
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I got the key today and just got it cut and programmed. It is just as the listing described. it works flawlessly. highly recommended!
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Originally Posted by 6SPD02SE
I got the key today and just got it cut and programmed. It is just as the listing described. it works flawlessly. highly recommended!
Nice maybe I'll get 1 for the '03.
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Old 11-23-2008, 11:53 AM
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Awesome!!! how much for the cut and prgm?
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Old 11-23-2008, 11:56 AM
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$3 to cut and $45 to program at the locksmith. Im not sure how much the dealer would charge.
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Old 12-09-2008, 09:19 PM
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booo...they don't make one for the 4th gen....would of thought it would be cheaper since if we're not 99, we dont need a chip to program....
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Old 12-09-2008, 09:43 PM
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Good idea...too bad none for the 01. But my old Audi had a flip key which was cool.
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Old 12-10-2008, 03:55 AM
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The ECU is what gets programmed to the new key, not the other way around. Somehow i doubt that the key has flashable memory on-board.
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Old 12-10-2008, 07:38 PM
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i was thinking bout getting on for the 00 now reading this tells me i going to buy it now. they do have the key for the 00-01
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Old 12-10-2008, 07:53 PM
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not a huge fan of that key style but its still pretty cool
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so does the key *look* legit? any chance for some pics?
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Old 12-15-2008, 03:34 AM
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The key looks just like whats on the site. I would post pics of it but i cant figure out how to post them.
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My friend had one of these keys for his BMW until the key snapped off and got stuck in his ignition. Ever since I've been very skeptical about these although they look very neat.

Im sure these will work for 4th gen no problem. I don't understand why it wouldn't. Just not too sure about the programing part.
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I bought that same key off eBay, took it to the stealership today to get cut and the transponder programmed. Cost me $46 and it seems to work fine. Only complaint so far is that for some reason the word "Panic" on the keyfob is misspelled "Pabic". Bad English to Engrish translation I guess.
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^^^^ hahahahahahahahahahah

i had a key like that for my gti, but i hated it, the thing was huge and there was like no good way to hang it from my keys
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Originally Posted by CakeOD
I bought that same key off eBay, took it to the stealership today to get cut and the transponder programmed. Cost me $46 and it seems to work fine. Only complaint so far is that for some reason the word "Panic" on the keyfob is misspelled "Pabic". Bad English to Engrish translation I guess.
LOL mine just has the horn symbol. Mine is still working flawless
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Originally Posted by pavelsmax
I have the flip key for the 4th gen that paradox carried for a little while. Its a nice key and looks cool but I was not able to get the keyless to work with it... so the key just sits in my room cuz its too bulky to use daily with a key fob on the ring as well.
I got that switchblade key/remote too. It was so hit and miss with the buttons actually performing the commands they were supposed to. But Paradox did warn us ahead of time and his site even read 'Sold as a key only'. I took the chance anyway and sent him my remote for programming.

I never cut the key because the remote part didn't work. I was just about to return it to Paradox minus a restocking fee when another .org member offered to pay me full price. He only wanted it as a key.

It looked cool anyway!
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Thats weird, maybe it only works well for 5th gens or something. I programmed the keyfob part myself with the instructions that came with it and it worked perfect, in fact I would say it has much better range and reliability than my factory fob.

It still feels kinda awkward and unnatural to start the car with the key, I guess I am just used to the traditional key form factor.

Also, if you are thining about getting one of these made, I would call around to your local Nissan dealers to make sure they have a laser cutter, mine didn't so they just copied the key I had already had, this could obviously be a problem if your original key is very worn down.
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