Where can one cheaply source the switchblade key?

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Old 08-15-2002, 09:58 AM
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Default Where can one cheaply source the switchblade key?

My local dealerships have quoted me $50 and $65 for the key half of a switchblade key. Also they both stated it would be $130 for the whole key.

Does anyone know of a place that I can get it cheaper?

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Old 08-15-2002, 10:02 AM
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If you know your FCC ID numbers then go to ebay... Make sure you match the FCC IDs ALWAYS!!
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The remote is already working, I just need the key now.
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That's what it costs!!! Give them your VIN and they'll cut it!!
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Default I paid $46ish The other option

would be to have a locksmith make a key ($20ish) and to weld it onto the existing flip key mechanism. That's about it...
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Where did you pay $46ish
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Default Local Audi Dealer using my mechanic's account

It was more like $63ish retail. If you want to try my other fix, welding an aftermarket key to the flip-key mechanism, I would be glad to send you the mechanism I replaced (somebody else's key), but I assumed you have one. Let me know.
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