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      07-14-2017, 03:12 PM   #177
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I think Lexus does this CC size key
Yeah Lexus been doing for some time now.

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      08-21-2017, 09:00 AM   #178
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Meh cant you tell your dealer to get you a razor key already coded for your car so that you dont have to go through the process of welding and all that stuff
(I dont know shit about electronics so dont hate please)
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      09-20-2017, 09:15 AM   #179
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It isnt any issue with the MHZ being different, I am amazed BMW hasnt figured out how to program ANY of their keys for ANY of their cars
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      09-20-2017, 05:07 PM   #180
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Retrofitted mine to fit in my wallet earlier this year.
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I took 3 layers of plexiglass and hollowed it out to fit the PCB. At first I tried to make it with the buttons, but that area of the plexi was too weak and kept cracking. I decided to remove the buttons all together (I have comfort access and don't use them anyway). I changed the battery to a 2032 which is about half the size as the original. Then I painted it, added the stickers, and clear coated the whole thing. I really need to get access to a 3D printer or a cnc machine to make it that much better.

I left room on the side to be able to add the physical key. Just haven't felt the need to do it yet. I have a few ideas to add buttons to the side (not the originals).
How did you open your original fob? I'm thinking it is glued shut?
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      09-28-2017, 03:10 AM   #181
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Retrofitted mine to fit in my wallet earlier this year.
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I took 3 layers of plexiglass and hollowed it out to fit the PCB. At first I tried to make it with the buttons, but that area of the plexi was too weak and kept cracking. I decided to remove the buttons all together (I have comfort access and don't use them anyway). I changed the battery to a 2032 which is about half the size as the original. Then I painted it, added the stickers, and clear coated the whole thing. I really need to get access to a 3D printer or a cnc machine to make it that much better.

I left room on the side to be able to add the physical key. Just haven't felt the need to do it yet. I have a few ideas to add buttons to the side (not the originals).
How did you open your original fob? I'm thinking it is glued shut?
Yes it is sealed and not meant to be separated. Pull out the physical key. Then you could pry the two halves apart with a screwdriver. Alternatively, if you have a rotary tool (aka dremel) you can get a thin metal cutting disk and make a small cut. Then it will pry open really easily with minimal markings to the case.
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      10-13-2017, 12:00 PM   #182
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Guys, thank you all for the interest.

4) The OEM X5/X6 chip board does NOT accommodate F8X and F3X chips, which means you won't be able to do the swap without using a retrofit chip board.

So to be clear, you're saying if I get an OEM key with the 434MHz board I can't swap the chips from my 434MHz F80 key? I need to get a replica key?
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      03-29-2018, 02:04 PM   #183
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does your friend offer this service?

Please let me know
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      04-25-2018, 09:19 PM   #184
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Has anyone else performed these retrofits?
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      05-06-2018, 10:35 PM   #185
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Ready to ship to Japan and US
Wow, looks amazing! Thank you so much Sean, really appreciate it!
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      05-06-2018, 11:21 PM   #187
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How does this work?
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      05-06-2018, 11:31 PM   #188
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How does this work?
Basically they take a high quality replica X5M key and transfer a chip off your old board onto the new one. You just mail Sean a key and he takes care of the entire process for you.

Only catch is that the red panic button doesn't function and the physical key inside of the fob is blank.
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      05-06-2018, 11:34 PM   #189
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Basically they take a high quality replica X5M key and transfer a chip off your old board onto the new one. You just mail Sean a key and he takes care of the entire process for you.

Only catch is that the red panic button doesn't function and the physical key inside of the fob is blank.
What’s the cost and turnaround?
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      05-06-2018, 11:38 PM   #190
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What’s the cost and turnaround?
$350 + shipping both ways.

Turn around on his end was about a week.
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Wooot wooot Finally!
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      05-09-2018, 08:57 AM   #192
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Surprise surprise. Not only does the panic button work, the key came cut!

It is a 100% functional key!

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      05-09-2018, 11:05 AM   #193
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Hi Guys, for those who is asking in PM, all 434HZ, 315HZ and 868HZ cars are retrofittable. Pull out your mechanical key from OEM key and you can see this. See picture below.
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      05-09-2018, 11:27 AM   #194
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anyone find a link on Ali or Tao for the keys?
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      05-13-2018, 10:48 AM   #195
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Hi Guys, for those who is asking in PM, all 434HZ, 315HZ and 868HZ cars are retrofittable. Pull out your mechanical key from OEM key and you can see this.
What do you mean, exactly?

Do you have to stick to the frequency when retrofitting, or does it matter at all because the frequency is determined by all the other circuitry?
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      05-29-2018, 02:25 AM   #196
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Hi Sean, where are you based?
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      05-29-2018, 10:23 AM   #197
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Shanghai.

I'll be shipping 2 more keys to forum members of USA next morning. And another 2 by the end of this week...
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