so i just made my factory key into a flip key remote. very slick and works awesome. if anyone wants to do this i will write a write up. let me know if u need any help

yeah do a write up!!!

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the process seems complicated, but if you take your time and concentrate,its is so worth it. and plus the remote cost me ($19.99 for the shell and $3.00 for getting the key cut) i did it in about 10 minutes(on my first try)...these are a few pics i took but a write up i found on another forum was awesome...heres the link and let me know if anyone needs any help...http://www.my350z.com/forum/audio-video-and-electronics-diy/398291-how-to-diy-switchblade-key-aka-euro-style-flip-key.html

that looks cool, im so busy with work so often, i wonder if i sent my spare remote to someone, they could do this for me and ill pay them! i can always try myself but like i said im so busy all the time with work :(

yea work sucks man, wish i could offer to do it for you but i wouldnt wanna take the responsibility. just order the remote on ebay and do it whenever you have some free time. 10 mins+$23=worth it.

im def gonna try this then if you did it in 10 min! what exactly are all the parts i need to order?

theres really only one thing u need, and that is the flip key remote. just go to ebay and search "nissan flip key remote"...i purchased the $20 one that is just the empty shell with the flip key. the more expensive ones have the remote in it(i had my factory remote so i just used those internals)...u can also buy a flip key remote that come with a transponder chip in it(alot more money and extra to go to dealer to program it).......so basically all i bought was the $20 shell and used my old remote, cut out the transponder chip and put it into the new remote then got the key copied.

just saw it on Ebay, thanks a lot man! gonna do this soon!

CooL, could really use one of these...just ordered one on ebay :)

I did this the flip key remote and it work great. Thanks

that thing just sounds way to complicated to do...

its really not man once its in front of you...plus its so worth it

It not bad at all just take your time and you will get it.

is there any wireing or soldering or is it really just swith the insides over and thats it can u go anywere to get the key made

There are no wires that you have to cut. Just make sure u get the clip out of the stock key. I glue mine and it works fine.

any problems later down the line????anyone

no the key works great...lots of compliments too just for a key!!!

works 100% to this day. figured id bring this thread back

Does this work for the second gen factory remote as well?

i dont see why not, i dont know what ur remote looks like but if its something like this then yea! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSAN-4-Buttons-FLIP-Remote-Key-Case-Shell-Maxima-Sentra-Pathfinder-/310348986538?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item48423db8aa

mine has been fine, the shop that cut my key made all of the difference. my locksmith made several small adjustments until the key fit & turns better than my oe keys.

Would this work with the 2001 key? I also just got remote start and had jus gotten another key cut and programmed at the dealer can I still do this?

well ur remote start will still stay a seperate remote but if ur key looks like this, you should be able to do it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NISSAN-4-Buttons-FLIP-Remote-Key-Case-Shell-Maxima-Sentra-Pathfinder-/310357201487?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4842bb124f

just waiting for my remote shell in the mail cant wait to get it done

just did mine works awesome they messed up cutting the key tho. so i took out my punch and hammer knocked the roll pin out of the mechanism that holds the blade removed the failed cut key. took the spare oem key that i cut the chip out of. grinded it down so it fit into the mechanism ensured its position and used metal patch adhesive and glued it in. works great. love this mod!