flip key advice

[dan_bumble]

right i know this hsa been covered lots i just wondered if you guys would be able to confirm that the key below will be suitable for my 56plate seat ibiza. also it states it comes with transponder etc so am i right in saying all i need to do it cut the key and then code to the imobiloiser. many thanks

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180750139714&fromMakeTrack=true

 

[fr930]

i have a flip key for my 04 plate and the link you posted should work fine but would be an expensive option in my opinion...
the 'blank' transponder will have to be programmed by seat (from what i was told) which would cost a few quid.

i think you would be better off getting a second hand key or a new one without the transponder chip for around £10-15 (i got mine for under tenner) and, assuming you have a spare key, use the transponder chip from that.

the key can then be programmed to remotely lock and unlock your car (you need at least two keys to do that iirc)

that is what i did and all in all cost me around £15, which included the key, a new pre-cut blade and the seat badges for the key!

i now have my main flip key, a second remote key and a thrid spare key which will manually unlock the car but will not start it as this is the key i used the transponder chip from.

hope that helps and makes sense

 

[Bondiblu]

You don't necessarily need a blank transponder on this car. I've personally coding in several second hand keys successfully. Personal experience, I needed to get a blank transponder for a 2001 MK1 Fabia and for a mk5 golf. Never had a problem on mk4 ibiza's and currently have 2 for my 56reg cupra TDI

 

[Blanco92]

also it states it comes with transponder etc so am i right in saying all i need to do it cut the key and then code to the imobiloiser.

Yes, you also need to code the remote part of the key to your central locking.

 

[Nath.]

All this is in the "flip key info thread" clicky