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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 12:28 PM
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Not sure why your guts don't fit the flip key. I've been using the OEM style flip key whenever I'm using my truck now, I love that thing. That key fit together perfectly, the aftermarket flip key works fine, but the OEM style feels more solid.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by dakotaff
Not sure why your guts don't fit the flip key. I've been using the OEM style flip key whenever I'm using my truck now, I love that thing. That key fit together perfectly, the aftermarket flip key works fine, but the OEM style feels more solid.
Mind if I see how you set yours up? Maybe mine is different somehow I'm unsure:/
 
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Old Dec 9, 2019 | 09:42 AM
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Mind if I see how you set yours up? Maybe mine is different somehow I'm unsure:/
I ordered another OEM style flip key, which will arrive on the 17th, hopefully. I will open up my aftermarket flip key and transfer the guts into the new OEM style key since that has a better feel to it. I'll snap a pic or two when I do that.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2019 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by dakotaff
I ordered another OEM style flip key, which will arrive on the 17th, hopefully. I will open up my aftermarket flip key and transfer the guts into the new OEM style key since that has a better feel to it. I'll snap a pic or two when I do that.

Sounds good, just would kinda suck if I bought it and cant use it :/
 
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Old Dec 28, 2019 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Rogue Jackson
Sounds good, just would kinda suck if I bought it and cant use it :/
I could not put the aftemarket key guts into the OEM style flip key, it seemed like something was missing for that to work. I will try again using my other OEM key and see if that works.

I do not want to open up the already assembled OEM flip key to see how that one went together, because these keys are a bit tricky to get them closed and wound up properly.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2020 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rogue Jackson
Mind if I see how you set yours up? Maybe mine is different somehow I'm unsure:/
I finally put the 2nd OEM flipkey together. The battery stays attached to the original key guts, pictures are below.
  • All the OEM flipkey parts layed out, plus my OEM key guts. The battery stays attached, do not remove it.
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  • Simply flip over key guts into the flipkey.
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  • Attach key ring, and connect bottom of flipkey with the screw on the back.
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  • Have fun attaching key blade, button, and spring (Winding up the spring to get a good solid 'Flip' will take a few attempts.
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  • This video might help with the spring windup, there are plenty more videos to help out available.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2020 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Rogue Jackson
My guts dont fit it right :/
Show a picture of the front side (button) your truck key. Your picture looks like an aftermarket key.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2020 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dakotaff
Show a picture of the front side (button) your truck key. Your picture looks like an aftermarket key.



think mine is aftermarket, battery doesnt come out with it. I got my dakota used and wasnt sure :/
 
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Old Jan 21, 2020 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Rogue Jackson

think mine is aftermarket, battery doesnt come out with it. I got my dakota used and wasnt sure :/
Yup, you have an aftermarket ket, like mine pictured below. So the other flipkey would work for you.

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Old Jan 23, 2020 | 04:37 PM
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Anyone want a free OEM one then? Lol I they refunded me 6 bucks to buy the other one
 
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