Flip Key Upgrade?

[mysteed]

I'm seeing more than a few of the new 11+ guys moving from the traditional OEM key + remote setup to one similar to that on the Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen's with the key included into the body of the remote & flipping open when needing to be used. I realize that I'd probably need 2 keys to do it, but I don't want to blow the money and it not work, ya know?

Here is the key in question:
New Ford Lincoln Mercury Flip Key Fob Keyless Entry Remote 4 Button | eBay

For a while I've considered doing this but am not 100% sure it's compatible with our Cobra's. Any thoughts?

 

[Matt99]

I wouldn't see why not as long as the key is programmed to the car,

 

[SVT Rob]

Their listing shows it works for the 05-up Mustangs. I'm not sure what changes were made to the passive anti-theft system in 05, compared to the 96-04 vehicles. Theoretically, it should work without a problem.

I'd like to run one of those. I currently have my key off the ring, my house key and mailbox key on the key fob and toss them in the cup-holder or center console. It's constantly hitting my knee when I'm driving, annoys the hell out of me.

 

[KCRN12]

"Please make sure that your current key and remote look like those pictured to insure that this will work for you. If your OEM key is a different shape than the one in our picture. This WILL NOT start your car. Also, if you ignition has a plastic collar around it, this key will NOT fit."..... That's why not.

 

[cobra-boss]

96-04 mustang uses H72Pt transponder key and a 05+ mustang uses 599114 key....2 different chips and will not inner-change. Also 05+ ignitions do not have "ears"

Jim

 

[USMC53CHIEF]

Turn your PATS transponder off thats in your column and you can use whatever key you want. You can turn it off in a tune, I did. My alarm still works but if I want to get a spare key, I can go to walmart to get one.