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Old May 6, 2013 | 04:18 PM
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Here we go.
Can not find the key anymore last night when going to the Opera in Houston!!!!!!

Have to ride the Buell but as of today I still can not find it.

There are a few for sale on ebay.

NOW question for you guys!

What is the best way to get in???? ;-) without damaging anything of course!

Thank You All,

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Old May 6, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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Tennis ball with a hole in it will pop the lock.. not sure if alarm will sound.. youtube has a video you can do a search and find.. but simple put.. drill a (app. 1/4) hole in the ball.. place hole at key slot and "punch" the ball with the palm of your hand..

Keys on ebay are useless other than swapping your internals for a pretty outter case.. You have an rfid chip that has to match to the car.
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Thanks MrMiata.

What`s next after. If alarms goes off, which i am sure it will. I can disconnect the battery.

How to get a new key or have one reprogrammed.

Ideas...
Thanks again,

Damn if I knew what happened...
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrmiata
Tennis ball with a hole in it will pop the lock.. not sure if alarm will sound.. youtube has a video you can do a search and find.. but simple put.. drill a (app. 1/4) hole in the ball.. place hole at key slot and "punch" the ball with the palm of your hand..
Try it. Doesn't work. It's a hoax.

Same is true of someone holding your key up to their cell phone and hitting your keyfob... also a hoax.
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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Well you can pop the hood.. but the alarm has a built in battery to wail at you.. I can get you in.. but beyond that.. "hopefully" it thinks the key opened it. I'm thinking Needswings can possibly get you a key.. have to supply vin.. I do know they (Mercedes) get particular about making them.. Thanks "gone in 60 seconds".. (where the laser cut keys were mail ordered..lol)
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Joliet John
Try it. Doesn't work. It's a hoax.

Same is true of someone holding your key up to their cell phone and hitting your keyfob... also a hoax.
Okay then "old school".. duct tape on the end of a clothes hanger to avoid scratches and go for the lock switch on the dash..

Note.. somebody's antenna that is stiffer would be a better option.. unscrew.. use.. screw back. call "no foul" if they show up..

Hmm.. tennis ball fail/disclaimer comment..

Jon Darnbrough 3 months ago
It only works on old vacuum operated central locking. mk3 golf ect. not electronic solenoid
locks. I used to borrow the odd car in my youth. wink wink



^^^ I do believe this is our category ...
 

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Old May 6, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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Should I go to Mercedes or Chrysler?
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 05:31 PM
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Read here..

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ement-key.html
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrmiata
Okay then "old school".. duct tape on the end of a clothes hanger to avoid scratches and go for the lock switch on the dash..

Note.. somebody's antenna that is stiffer would be a better option.. unscrew.. use.. screw back. call "no foul" if they show up..

Hmm.. tennis ball fail/disclaimer comment..

Jon Darnbrough 3 months ago
It only works on old vacuum operated central locking. mk3 golf ect. not electronic solenoid
locks. I used to borrow the odd car in my youth. wink wink



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You do a video then.
For this to work it has to get the air from the tennis ball into a closed pneumatic system that fails to operate a lock when the tubing is broken.
Hmm?
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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I'm old school myself..

When the snow melts by all means disprove it..

Besides.. you really think a crossfire owner would lie to us?? Maybe the others went cheap and didn't use a "Wilson" !

 

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Old May 6, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrmiata
I'm old school myself..

When the snow melts by all means disprove it..

Besides.. you really think a crossfire owner would lie to us?? Maybe the others went cheap and didn't use a "Wilson" !

open a car with a tennis ball - YouTube
It was 73°F today here and been like that for a day or so and more to come, the igloo garage is just a puddle on the driveway.
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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OK. Thanks guy. I think, my question is not super smart but.
Can I buy a key on eBay and open the door and program it?
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by maxime75us
OK. Thanks guy. I think, my question is not super smart but.
Can I buy a key on eBay and open the door and program it?
If you buy from this place, the key you receive is ready to go (it's programmed and starts the car). I know because I purchased one from them last month. They send it to a Chrysler dealer in PA that programs it for your car. Note what they require to prove that you own the car. I sent everything via email. I think that it took two weeks to get the new key. I highly recommend them.
Chrysler Crossfire Switchblade Remote Key
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by shaag78749
If you buy from this place, the key you receive is ready to go (it's programmed and starts the car). I know because I purchased one from them last month. They send it to a Chrysler dealer in PA that programs it for your car. Note what they require to prove that you own the car. I sent everything via email. I think that it took two weeks to get the new key. I highly recommend them.
Chrysler Crossfire Switchblade Remote Key

"if" I'm not mistaken.. manual unlock the door with new cut key.. but have to use fob programming sequence.. (owners manual..battery replacement section)
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by maxime75us
OK. Thanks guy. I think, my question is not super smart but.
Can I buy a key on eBay and open the door and program it?
No..............
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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No..............
Nice.. short .. to the point.. extra .... to complete the need.. LOL.

You have to turn the ignition on and I believe they only allow a "one time" initialization at the fob end of things. Otherwise I'd be in a SRT6 by now..
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrmiata
"if" I'm not mistaken.. manual unlock the door with new cut key.. but have to use fob programming sequence.. (owners manual..battery replacement section)
When I received the new key fob, I opened the door with the fob (already programmed), inserted the key in the ignition and started the engine. There was no programming involved at all.
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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Service above and beyond then.. several users have picked up a new key at dealers and they want about 60 bucks to program the fob to the car.. and several have simply initiated the program sequence and smiled as they drove off..
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrmiata
Service above and beyond then.. several users have picked up a new key at dealers and they want about 60 bucks to program the fob to the car.. and several have simply initiated the program sequence and smiled as they drove off..
Mr. Miata was correct. They included instructions for programming the lock/unlock function. I was mistaken. Nevertheless, I recommend them enthusiastically even though I don't gain financially from the endorsement.
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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while taking out the cars ignition due to the problems with it i accidentaly pulled out the cars transporter ring and i cant find the port where it plus in if anyone can maybe help me it would be greatly appreciated
 
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