new key/fob

[squirrell25]

i need to replace the caseing on 1 of my key fobs as the rubber buttons have fell out
tha problem is i can't find a casing that is the same as mine the only ones i can find are the ones where the key blade as a screw going through it
and does'nt

i quite like the look of the flip keybobs that you get with the new peugeots i was wondering if they will work with the 406

does anyone know?

[waue1978]

i need to replace the caseing on 1 of my key fobs as the rubber buttons have fell out
tha problem is i can't find a casing that is the same as mine the only ones i can find are the ones where the key blade as a screw going through it
and does'nt

i quite like the look of the flip keybobs that you get with the new peugeots i was wondering if they will work with the 406

does anyone know?

There are a few people selling flip key kits which can be used to change a normal key into a flip key by swapping the board into the new housing & getting the blade cut. The bad news is that these are only available (at the moment) for the later type keys (post 2001) with the fat plastic fob bit & not for the older ones like mine.

[squirrell25]

hi thats the type i have got the later ones
do you who is selling these kit
thanks

[waue1978]

This one is currently the cheapest:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flip-Remote-K ... 27bd8098db

But bear in mind where it is coming from. Just put PEUGEOT 406 FLIP KEY in the search bar on Ebay & there'll be a few show up & I think there may even be a couple of UK sellers. It may turn out to be a cheap & nasty bit of crap, or it may turn out to be a perfect bargain. I've not seen one firsthand so couldn't really comment on quality, but if you go for it, perhaps you could let us all know what they are like.

[squirrell25]

thanks for the responses guys
i have found a guy on ebay that sell the flip key conversion in the uk he will also include the right key blade to the style you have if send him a message telling him which style blade you need

[NineWhileNine]

Hi

I have changed mine to a flip key fob and I am pleased with it but if you are considering it.....





If you think the logo looks a bit crummy it is because I have not removed the protective film


I must add this word of warning, this is from the locksmith. - I used Keyfax in Dukinfield - Some locksmiths will not cut keys that you have brought in yourself ie sourced from ebay etc. This is because the metals used on some of these blanks can damage the key cutting machine as they are too hard. At £150 for a replacement cutting head you can understand their stand on this. They obviously are also missing out on the sale of the key blank itself.

Dave