The guy got it to fit somehow, w/o the key fob. He'd cut it then I'd go to the car to try it out. Each time it got closer, and after 3 cuts it worked perfectly.

 

really? hmm the guy at ace hardware cut my key so that it looks similar to the original but very different. Since he ruined the key, I was going to tell him to pay for another one, but he told me earlier that it's against their policy to cut key blanks that are not their own (people are not allowed to bring in their own keys) because of lawsuits and other things. i guess my only option is to buy another one and hope for the best...

 

Did he cut too much or something? The guy that cut my key was careful, did it little by little. The first time I couldn't even turn the key in the door, or the ignition. The second time, I could turn it in the door with a little extra effort, but couldn't turn it in the ignition. Third time was a charm, worked perfectly in both.

If he cut too much then I guess you're stuck getting a new one. It sucks, you can do anything about it. But atleast you know where NOT to take it to get it cut.

 

Man, I'm slow. I can't believe I've been missing this DIY for months. Any updates as to ebay links or suppliers? I noticed some of the links near the beginning of the thread are no longer working. No big deal since I'm sure there are plenty more where that came from.

 

got my keyfob from ipearlg and installed everything in 10~15 minutes.

The hardest part was removing the transporter chip out of my original key.

 

i just ordered mine....

 

Hey guys got all my stuff from ipearlg ( fast shipping from texas, Also very good guy to work with ) and just got my key cut today !!!! and it works great and also have a few of the Z guys from the area interested. The hardest part for me was getting the FOB back together after I put the guts into it..... the spring just kept popping out... ( i might be retarded though, so that doesn't help ) hah

 

Anyone have ipearlg's email addy?

 

^in for reply

 

just PM him, he replies pretty fast

 

r.karnes@yahoo.com is his email...hit him up...mine is waiting at my dorms P.O. box and im gonna scoop it tommorow....Ill post how it turns out....using my valet key...

 

just picked mine up...on a late night run to the p.o. box....

 

If I use my valet key, I still have to break my original remote right?

 

Yes.

 

stuffed my housing and tested...just gotta get the key cut today....

 

Hey guys !

Went to Home Depot yesterday to get my blank key cut but they couldn't do it Did you bring only the blank key w/o the case or the complete keyfob ? Any canadian fellow went to Canadian Tire ?

DOHC350z

 

dang i hope they can cut mine...im going up there this afternoon with it removed from the fob....

 

You have to remove the key part from the plastic cast to get it cut. Otherwise they probably won't be able to fit it in the cutting machine.

 

home depot....turned me down with the key removed......but at least he didnt just do it incorrectly... check out the guy CONFUSED....

 

I've had this setup for a few months and haven't looked back. Decided to check this thread since it is definitely a treasure on the net. I am grateful to the fellas that contributed to this fine piece of work.

ROFLMAO at the pic of the HD guy!

As for getting the key cut, I would not let any big box hardware store (or any hardware store, for that matter) perform the key cutting. I placed my trust in a professional locksmith (anytown USA has 'em). I only handed him the actual key and he did it on the first pass. Basically, he did it for a tip but I'd have paid him whatever he wanted. Of course, you have to give them a verbal waiver that they are not to be held responsible for our experiment. Don't even bring up the fob, let alone bring it with you, or you'll experience what that pic above shows .