sorry if there is a thread for this but i tried searching a few times but couldnt find any good threads.

i was wondering if the new 07 switchblade can successfully be programmed to work with a 04-06 TL. all buttons - lock, unlock, trunk and seat memory.

i already have a guy that will mill they key for me and transfer over the immobilizer chip.

thanks.

 

yes it can.

 

If he is transfering the immobilizer chip from your current key to the switchblade key you don't have to program anything. It will be all the same. But if he is not, you can get it programmed for your car also.

 

cool thanks alot, im gunna order the key right now.

 

just out of curisoty, how far back can you go?

 

Umm... you are aware that the physical part of the key is different right? The 04-06 used the standard style keys while 07-08 has the laser cut keys so you have to get the key "blade" milled and then cut inorder to work with the 04-06 cars.

 

he has someone that can mill them. To the OP:
be careful when milling, take you measurements carefully, the key isn't going to be straight when you put it in a micrometer because of the edges (orignal key) so make sure that you use the wider portion while measuring. The center slot that runs down both sides of the key is angled, so you might need to have a custom bit made for it like I had too. Also the location of the shoulder stops is very important!

 

where are you going to buy your switchblade key from??
iam interested in buying one also.

and what is milling?

 

i get my keys from ebay. you can order one here http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-...mZ300250126461

milling is needed for 04-06 TLs because the new ones are laser cut and the old ones usually come precut and just need to cut the edges of the key.

non milled


factory key for 07+ TL


custom milled

 

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i've got a blank 07 switchblade key and i just need to get it milled. i guess csmeance is no longer messing w/ keys so i would appreciate if you could hook me up with your mill guy??

 

I'm still making those keys, its just that the batch is closed off for now.

 

oh, i thought you had the "milling" machine at your house or something...need to find someone or company to mill dwn my key. when's it opening up again (new batch)

 

What I can do is order a few extra keys and get them made. Then I can sell those at the same price to you guys in between batches...

 

How much for milling if I have a blank key?