There is a "how-to" for that. Haven't done it myself, but when I get time I would like to. You have to remove the little transponder piece from the original key and put it in the new casing, so its a little more than just switching the guts out. Let us know how it turns out for you.
thats exactly the same one I had. Prices must ahve fone up, I paid $11 for mine. Everything is very easy to do except putting the back cover on. The back cover has a spot to clip the battery clamp from the OEM remote on. But i realized that the mould is not correct. I still managed to get it to work but took quite a few tries. FYI. Use a small flathead to hold the clip in place, line everythign up and pull it out and press the back cover on as fast as you can. Try it so see if it works before screwing the cover on. Took me maybe 15-20 times to get that back cover on.
Love it! Been grumbling every since we picked up the X because the clutter on my key rings (bulky remote AND key). The one thing I liked about the Chevrolet Equinox (what wife drove before the X) was the remote with flip key. With my challenger I just stick the whole key fob in the "key hole" and it works like a key, so no loose keys with it either (but $$ to replace).
Anyhow, I checked the eBay link and entered 2010 Xterra S. It said NOT COMPATIBLE! Boo hiss!
Does anyone know if they make a compatible unit for the 2010 Xterra S? I don't mind to swap the guts, etc as long as it will work.
the remote in the "flip out" package. it's gotta be something with the contacts on the back of the case. I can take it apart, put it back together, and it'll work fine for a while. then it'll just stop working all of a sudden. i have to take it apart again, put it back together just to keep using it. it's a PITA!
First, the case didn't matched exactly the size of the small circuit board of original remote. I had to cut part of the rubber and bend the connectors until I finally got it to work.
Then, after 3 tries, I found a locksmith that made the key. I tested the key in the parking lot and opened the doors and turn the ignition to On, but didn't start the car... I didn't know that the key have a small transponder inside the black part of the key. < dumb! :violent1:
Now tonight I have to "try" to remove the transponder from the key and glue it on the case.
theres a special little slot on the remote housing that is meant for the chip.. its right near the spring mechanism. I just use a bit of silicon to secure it so if I even break the flip key, it won't be a pain to remove
After looking at the first picture again, the flip key I have is a different design (albeit, only slightly) so that might be why you had the circuit board issue.
I finally did this. Using your thread is how I found about the transponder. I had to split the key and remove it. Then I glued it to the case and voila, it finally worked
Thank you all for your help!
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