xluben Scooby Guru

Member#: 261612 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle:

2002 WRX - 750WHP

9.5s @ 150mph



DIY Flip / Switchblade Key for Subaru For any questions, please email me (not PM or my box will fill up) via NASIOC (click HERE), and I will help you as much as I can!



THIS ALSO WORKS ON PRIOR to 2011 MODELS. SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFO:







Parts Needed: Flip Key Shell (Laser or Non-Laser Cut Blade Depending on Car Model and Year)

Legacy Remote (Model Varies Depending on Car Model and Year)

OEM Transponder from Current Key (If Needed Depending on Car Model and Year) Legacy Remote Known Compatibility:



2002-2007 WRX

2002-2007 STI

2002-2007 Impreza

2005-2009 Legacy

2003-2008 Forester



2011-2013 WRX

2011-2013 STI

2011-2012 Legacy



08-10 Impreza will also require the 09 Legacy reciever box.



For any questions, please email me (not PM or my box will fill up) via NASIOC (click HERE), and I will help you as much as I can!



I do not recommend buying any of these parts on eBay. There have been many, many issues with people getting incorrect or mis-listed parts from eBay. For the flip key housing and Legacy remote, they are hard to find, please email me (not PM or my box will fill up) via NASIOC (click



Once you have all the parts, you can start by opening up the flip key shell. It should just open right up, but be careful not to lose any parts. There is a spring under tension, so it may pop out. It should look like this.











Looking at the disassembled flip key parts, you will see that the blank key blade is held into the pivot mechanism by a small roll pin. Simply insert the blade (with the slot in the correct orientation (so it lines up with the hole for the roll pin), and then push the roll pin back in (I used the punch/hammer and gently tapped it into place). It is recommended, but not always necessary, to have the blade cut before installing it.







THIS ALSO WORKS ON PRIOR to 2011 MODELS. SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFO:Parts Needed:Legacy Remote Known Compatibility:2002-2007 WRX2002-2007 STI2002-2007 Impreza2005-2009 Legacy2003-2008 Forester2011-2013 WRX2011-2013 STI2011-2012 Legacy08-10 Impreza will also require the 09 Legacy reciever box.I do not recommend buying any of these parts on eBay. There have been many, many issues with people getting incorrect or mis-listed parts from eBay. For the flip key housing and Legacy remote, they are hard to find, please email me (not PM or my box will fill up) via NASIOC (click HERE ), and I will help you obtain one.Once you have all the parts, you can start by opening up the flip key shell. It should just open right up, but be careful not to lose any parts. There is a spring under tension, so it may pop out. It should look like this.Looking at the disassembled flip key parts, you will see that the blank key blade is held into the pivot mechanism by a small roll pin. Simply insert the blade (with the slot in the correct orientation (so it lines up with the hole for the roll pin), and then push the roll pin back in (I used the punch/hammer and gently tapped it into place). It is recommended, but not always necessary, to have the blade cut before installing it. Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by xluben; 12-17-2013 at 04:07 PM .