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Review on πŸ”‘ Keyecu Flip Shell Remote Key Case Fob 3 Button Replacement for Mazda 3 5 6 RX8 CX5 CX7 CX9 by Major Callaham

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Don't forget the ignition chip!

I am so happy with this product! My car key broke and I only had one left. Half of the part that has the key inside just fell off. I held everything together with duct tape. Everywhere I went they asked for almost $200 for a replacement key. The only part of the old fob that I kept is the top front half with the chip to start the ignition. I could take it off and put it in a new key fob, but it's very small and taking it out could damage it. I didn't want to risk it and couldn't start the car at all. I cut the key at ACE Hardware for $1. I took another locking mechanism chip from the old fob and put it in a new one with a new battery and it works great. The keys need to be pressed firmly, but can become loose over time. The hardest part of the build is winding the spring that retracts and extends the key. I highly recommend watching the video before playing around with it as it provides useful information. I used to take the key fob apart to change the battery, but I didn't know anything about the ignition chip or the spring winder. Overall the replacement cost me less than $20, couldn't be better!

Pros
  • hands free
Cons
  • wrinkled