VW Audi Style key?

[theboynoz]

I suppose just using the standard circuit board and something to pack it plus some decent epoxy/plastic weld stuff could also work in that respect, but they may be able to at least say if they'll do it, and how much for.... Options

[Jay-ZS+]

Well since getting back off holiday I had a number of key fobs sat on my door mat ready to be stripped down and chopped about. Ordered a flip Evo/Lancer fob which only had two buttons but I thought I could fabricate something. Having opened it up that looked like a non starter. Next was a Hyundai Sonata Accent fob which had 3 buttons that looked like it could work. Finally a Vectra fob that had the buttons in the same order as the ZS.

I first tried the vectra fob unfortunately it looked like the buttons were slightly differently spaced and would have to do some soldering and move bits about. Seems like more hassle that it was worth, especially as the internals of the Hyundai looked much closer to that of the ZS. I decided it would be easiest to butcher my spare MG fob so that I could use the internals that hold the electrics and the battery and then fit them inside the flip fob. Heres the progress and some finished pics, feel it worked out pretty well.




Not sure if its because its a battery out the spare fob or what but the buttons all work perfectly, almost better than the original. Still need to get the key cut but that's the easy bit. Only down side I can see is the weight is more than the original which weighs in at 44g, the new flip one weight 84g and for comparison the gfs corsa flip fob weighs 56g . Could save abit more off get it down to the 70's but dont think the weight is really noticeable.


Realise the buttons are not quite right but these are plastic covers that are easily removed so could make some up at a later date.

[Bobdope2002]

thats awesome chap

[Smokey]

I'll have one! Linky?

Maybe Dazzer could make up stickers for the front? I'd probably live with them being wrong since I do it by feel not looking at the fob!

good work!

[Jay-ZS+]

Originally Posted by Smokey

I'll have one! Linky?

Maybe Dazzer could make up stickers for the front? I'd probably live with them being wrong since I do it by feel not looking at the fob!

good work!

Well speaking to Dazzer at the mo as there is a domed sticker on the back to get made up. As for the buttons as you say dont look at them much but would be nice to get it right. Think I might have a go at getting some made using the rapid prototyping machine at uni just need to do a cad drawing for it to work off.

This is the fob I ended up using http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2809104261...ht_4546wt_1163

Quite a bit of modifying internals and cutting up the old mg fob cost me part of my finger tip but think it turned out well.

[Smokey]

Have you mapped out what cuts need made to the old fob housing to make it fit?

Do you plan on doing this as you do with the vis kits?

I WILL be doing this so if you do buttons, make loads pleeeaaase!!?!

[Jay-ZS+]

Not going to produce any, just kept fettling away till it would fit.

The guys in charge of the machine shop at uni are hard work its like getting blood out a stone to get then to help with anything, the rapid prototyping machine isnt one I can just jump on during a free hour and use need permission then be observation whilst using it! Right palaver but will see what I can do.

[ZS]

My fob looks like this:



Which means, unfortunetly, I can't do this mod - Unless anyone knows of a 5 button flip fob in a similar layout? (I can't find one!)

[Smokey]

Show off lol! You'd think Clifford would have an option for one?

I have now ordered one of the Hyundai ones. If I get it to work fine, Kat wants one too so cheers for experimenting and coming up with this plan Jay.

[Jay-ZS+]

Took it into the locksmiths today to see if they could cut the blank, the one that comes with the hyundai one was no good, and they couldnt supply a blank so need to try and track down a blank that will fit now!