Flip key option that works?
i dunno how many folks here have actually used honda's oem flip keys (like the ones that come with most acuras) but from my experience they are extremely flimsy. as ive said before i work at a valet, i touch probably 200-300 different keys everyday and about 75% of all the acura flip keys i touch are broken. the electronics still work, but the key doesnt lock down on the side all the way, it usually sticks out a little. not really a big deal to some people, but it kind of defeats the purpose of a compact flip key if the key doesnt stay hidden inside the shell. i have not seen this occur with either VW or chevy flip keys, but almost all the acura ones i have seen have this defect.
Yeah, I just wanted to follow this thread to see where it goes.
I'd love a flip key.
I found a potential flip key option. There is a source in China for "433 MHz" Civic and CR-V keys that would fit inside a flip key housing.
However, the Civic and CR-V keys only have lock and unlock buttons. Would people be ok with this? I know I never use the panic, but the trunk pop button is useful.
Here are the keys:
And here is the housing:
The only thing is the keys are around $23+shipping, but there is a minimum order of 5. So if the frequency is not correct, I'd be out around $125.
Would anyone be interested in a flip key if the only working buttons were lock and unlock?
Rob
However, the Civic and CR-V keys only have lock and unlock buttons. Would people be ok with this? I know I never use the panic, but the trunk pop button is useful.
Here are the keys:

And here is the housing:

The only thing is the keys are around $23+shipping, but there is a minimum order of 5. So if the frequency is not correct, I'd be out around $125.
Would anyone be interested in a flip key if the only working buttons were lock and unlock?
Rob







