I don't know if it's just the vRS that gets a flip key. If that's the case, this thread on SCN may be of interest:

flip key info thread - SEAT Cupra.net

I've got one spare that should work, if anyone fancies it

Steve

Is that an 11 page thread on getting a flippy out key ?

Good God ! that is beyond sad !

My old Elegance came with a flip key! One of the few things I missed when moving to the Mondeo

Chris

thats my thread yea meant to be a post on what you need to do but people stilll cant understande what to do so its got big then people saying ow ive bought one! but all the info you need is in the first post!

Hi Gaz - me again!

Just thought I'd spread the word, in case anyone was interested. 75% of the threads must be about whether 433 or 434 will work on their car

Steve

I have a Flip key which has been cut for my comfort, it wont code with the car because it has a rolling code and my car dosnt (the buttons work tho!)

I dont have a spare key for my car, but does this mean, if i get one and stick the chip in the flip key and then try and code it, it should work?

I'd get a blank transponder for your flip key Stuart - fit that in, then get the dealer or auto electrician, or someone with the right kit, to code it to your car.

EDIT: think the dealer quoted price for the operation was IRO £80...

Steve

I sold a couple of old 2-button ones I picked up from a breakers. I couldn't find the frequency on the PCB inside the key, but they both sold for over £30 each

Some people are so desperate to get the flip keys... now if only they'd bought a Skoda in the first place

I'd get a blank transponder for your flip key Stuart - fit that in, then get the dealer or auto electrician, or someone with the right kit, to code it to your car.

EDIT: think the dealer quoted price for the operation was IRO

Not sure where you'd actually get a transponder on its own Stuart - don't think you'd get them from a stealer without the key to go with it!

I'm pretty sure the key I've got has got a blank transponder in it, so if I manage to get it out in one piece, when I come to swap mine round, I'll give you a shout.

Steve

does the Fabia vRS come with a flip key then?

Yes. Two of them.

Steve

wow lol

I'm easily amused

My 2000/V reg Comfort has them (2 of) Ive just had to change the battery for the RCL , for the princely sum of

It's proving stubborn my one, as I need to take it apart to swap the transponders. Can I get the damn thing apart?! My fingers are numb

I've looked up as many guides as I can find, and the only bit of advice is to pull really hard. Will keep trying....

Steve

My fabia came with two flip keys,

Also factory fitted alarm And C/L

pete

Transponder and key blades here

Hickley Valtone :: Find the Key you Need

Son Bought me a

Okay guys,

I've just done the operation of switching my non-flip keys into flip keys for my new remote locking (which doens't work yet)!

Basically you have to cut around the transponder. Unlike VW's the Skoda transponder has a glass outer (VW=plastic), therefore you have to be very careful during removal. If you want photos of mine just ask and I'll take some internals. Furthermore, I've attached a PDF guide for the above. Hopefully it will help

Jon

switchbladekey.pdf