Stars25

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I've split apart the FOB and the other have of the key, but I can't figure out how to disassemble it further so I can take out the actual key and replace it with an uncut one.

My dealer messed up on cutting it so I had to buy some key blanks. The manual only shows how to replace the battery which is in the FOB half of the entire key.

Grace_Excel

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I came up with this same problem, I haven't changed the blade of my FOB but a friend who's a machinist suggested I use a press-punch to remove the pin that holds the blade. If you open the blade and rotate it half way before it clicks to lock, you will see a pin close to the fulcrum of the switch-blade, also you will see where the blade and the base seperates. That pin is what's needed to be pushed out(similar to removing the link on a wrist watches).

Stars25

iTrader: (1)

Yeah I've tried pushing that out with whatever object I had laying around and I couldn't get it out.

LifeAfterRx8

iTrader: (17)

If the dealership messed it up, shouldn't they fix it?

Stars25

iTrader: (1)

Technically they didn't mess it up, it was just some inexperienced serviceman that cut the key. It's fine since the key blanks were only a couple bucks each.

Grace_Excel

iTrader: (5)

Where did you buy the blank blades, I thought the dealer would have to replace your key if they messed it up?

Stars25

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I purchased the blank blades from a vender on ebay. My dealer would never replace a couple hundred dollar key just because they couldn't cut the 05 key to match my 04 key.

Grace_Excel

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There's another thread and a few in that discussion purchased the pre-cut key with the unprogrammed transmitter for $90 from the dealer.

kma5783

iTrader: (7)

I was able to get mine out pretty easily by removing that pin, I guess some are harder then others, but I still need to get a new blank to replace it with. What vendor on ebay did you get them from? or if you bought more than you need I'd be willing to buy 2 of them off of you? Let me know.

Stars25

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I bought two from nyc-auto-parts-347-276-3884

I don't know the exact price my dealer gave me, but a pre-cut key from them would be about $150 plus their $95 programming fee which I would never do.

monchie

Dealership = Expensive

Grace_Excel

iTrader: (5)

^ no need to emphasize, it's best you keep that to yourself (or refrain from commenting), doesn't help 'stars25'.

monchie

Thanks for your advice. You are really smart.

Grace_Excel

iTrader: (5)

NO, let me take the pleasure of thanking you, instead! How does the "hellasKunks" drive? I can't imagine how nice the ride comfort on your home-made CUT OFF OEM springs

monchie

It's still doing fine, thank you. And for the "cut springs" you guys keeps referring me into...it's getting old...yes, OLD!

Grace_Excel

iTrader: (5)

Oh, come on! Who could forget the best modification anyone have ever performed to their RX-8 above all your insightful quotes?