Omega Owners Forum - flip key convo

ian76 Newbie Offline Posts: 9 medway,kent Drives: 2.2 cd	flip key convo 06. Sep 2011 at 19:03 can an omega 3 button key be converted to a flip key i know with my vec i had it done is there anyone on here that can do it if it can be done cheers
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RobG Omega Lord Offline I might have a link, pic or part number for that Posts: 7968 Bristol Gender: Drives: 53 plate 2.2 CD auto	Re: flip key convo Reply #1 - 06. Sep 2011 at 19:07 http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1314563621/0
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ian76 Newbie Offline Posts: 9 medway,kent Drives: 2.2 cd	Re: flip key convo Reply #2 - 06. Sep 2011 at 19:18 thanks
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zirk Omega Baron Offline Posts: 3146 London / Essex Gender: Drives: 3.0 MV6 FL Man Est, 3.0 MV6 FL Auto Est, 2.5TD PF Man Est, RWD RS Sapphire Cosworth	Re: flip key convo Reply #3 - 06. Sep 2011 at 19:45 They sort of can, but its fiddly and involves de soldering the buttons, a lot of work for a little result.
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RobG Omega Lord Offline I might have a link, pic or part number for that Posts: 7968 Bristol Gender: Drives: 53 plate 2.2 CD auto	Re: flip key convo Reply #4 - 06. Sep 2011 at 19:55 zirk wrote on 06. Sep 2011 at 19:45: They sort of can, but its fiddly and involves de soldering the buttons, a lot of work for a little result. Nope, you can buy the flip that accepts the Omega PCB, just need to get the key blade cut
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Re: flip key convo
Reply #5 - 06. Sep 2011 at 23:50

RobG wrote on 06. Sep 2011 at 19:55:

zirk wrote on 06. Sep 2011 at 19:45:

They sort of can, but its fiddly and involves de soldering the buttons, a lot of work for a little result. Undecided

Nope, you can buy the flip that accepts the Omega PCB, just need to get the key blade cut Tongue

Well in that case could be easier, the 'how to' I read (not on OOF) involves removing the key blade from the doner, cutting a grove in it or something from memory and job done.

Still Undecided

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RobG Omega Lord Offline I might have a link, pic or part number for that Posts: 7968 Bristol Gender: Drives: 53 plate 2.2 CD auto	Re: flip key convo Reply #6 - 06. Sep 2011 at 23:58 The flip comes with uncut blade so just need to get it cut to your existing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vectra-Tigra-Omega-3-button-remote-key-fob-case-/22084... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vectra-Astra-Omega-3-button-remote-flip-key-fob-case-/...
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zirk Omega Baron Offline Posts: 3146 London / Essex Gender: Drives: 3.0 MV6 FL Man Est, 3.0 MV6 FL Auto Est, 2.5TD PF Man Est, RWD RS Sapphire Cosworth	Re: flip key convo Reply #7 - 07. Sep 2011 at 00:03 Nah, remove that and fit the original blade, I'll see if I can find the 'How 2'
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Bionic Senior Member Offline Why drive anything else? Posts: 812 Leicester Gender: Drives: 1999 Omega Elite 3.0 petrol 4 speed auto	Re: flip key convo Reply #8 - 07. Sep 2011 at 06:45 Thanx for the link to buy. I have ordered one cos the previous link from a seller in China had a frikkin ridiculous price for the same thing and a 3 week delivery. Probably go back now and order another...
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Martin Imber Over Active Poster Offline LPG Omega V6 - Keyfobs Rebuilt Posts: 20110 Worcester Gender: Drives: 2001 Omega 2.6CD LPG & 3.0 cams	Re: flip key convo Reply #9 - 07. Sep 2011 at 08:24 zirk wrote on 07. Sep 2011 at 00:03: Nah, remove that and fit the original blade, I'll see if I can find the 'How 2' SNAP Best to use a new blade
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Bob G Junior Member Offline Posts: 79 Gloucester Gender: Drives: 2.0 L GLS X Reg	Re: flip key convo Reply #10 - 08. Sep 2011 at 00:15 Just done mine today, took a bit of adjustment but works fine now. took blank blade to Timpsons and discivered they will not cut customers blanks anymore, timpsons blanks they will still cut. Luckily plenty of locksmiths around.
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Re: flip key convo
Reply #11 - 08. Sep 2011 at 00:51

Bob G wrote on 08. Sep 2011 at 00:15:

Just done mine today, took a bit of adjustment but works fine now. took blank blade to Timpsons and discivered they will not cut customers blanks anymore, timpsons blanks they will still cut. Luckily plenty of locksmiths around.

Just as well, Timpsons are over priced and their cut keys often don't work IME. Plus there's the usual "we can't cut it it needs programming" etc

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Re: flip key convo
Reply #12 - 08. Sep 2011 at 06:00

I stopped using Timpsons tears ago cos I got sick of the keys that I had cut not working then the usual palaver when I took them back about "are you sure you put it right in" or "it will need to be programmed". Programmed? How the hell do you program a piece of steel?
I take all my keys now to a local Indian owned Ironmonger/DIY store and they do a brilliant job every time and are cheap as chips too.
Timpsons (they should stick to buggering up shoes), like many locksmiths are overpriced for what they do and deserve no custom at all IMO.
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Martin Imber Over Active Poster Offline LPG Omega V6 - Keyfobs Rebuilt Posts: 20110 Worcester Gender: Drives: 2001 Omega 2.6CD LPG & 3.0 cams	Re: flip key convo Reply #13 - 08. Sep 2011 at 11:07 Can I see an interior picture?
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Re: flip key convo
Reply #14 - 08. Sep 2011 at 14:43

zirk wrote on 06. Sep 2011 at 23:50:

Well in that case could be easier, the 'how to' I read (not on OOF) involves removing the key blade from the doner, cutting a grove in it or something from memory and job done.

Still Undecided

These keys aren't regular GM flip keys. They are designed to hold the electronics of the older non flip keys. There is no other operation involved than:

1. Remove electronics and chip from the original key and place it in the new flip one (which is shaped to tighly hold both).
2. Cut the blade.

This is not a bricolage work. This is a new fob for those electronics (which remain untouched an can be placed back in their original casing at any moment).

You don't change your body for dressing a new suit and you don't change your electronics to fit a new case. The suit and the case are designed to suit you and your electronics.

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