How-to build an snap key remote control

1. saxtom L-plater Joined: Apr 2006 Luxembourg Posts: 87 Citroen Saxo VTS 1.4l Furio

   #1 11th March 2008, 00:02

   Hi everybody,
   
   
   I want to show you how you can build you an snap key remote control for your saxo.
   Therefore you need your original car key, your remote control from your alarm system and an universal remote key from ebay.
   
   
   Note : I made this modification because the universal remote control is not compatible with my alarm system and so I can't programm it.
   
   
   Here a list of material that is needed to do this modification.
   
   
   1. Material :
   
   
   
   
   
   
   1. screw driver
   2. marker
   3. cutter set
   4. superglue
   5. electrical tape
   6. piece of plastic
   7. Dremel
   
   
   
   
   
   1. plastic primer
   2. primer
   3. color spray
   4. putty
   5. protection mask
   6. sand paper
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   1. original car key
   2. alarm remote control
   3. universal remote key
2. saxtom L-plater Joined: Apr 2006 Luxembourg Posts: 87 Citroen Saxo VTS 1.4l Furio

   #2 11th March 2008, 00:04

   2. Preparation :
   
   
   - Step 1 :
   
   We start with the original citroen key by removing the transponder and the key blank.
   
   
   First we need to remove the transponder from the original key because it controls the anti-theft device of the car
   and without this transponder we can't start the engine.
   
   On the picture you can see where the transponder is situated.
   
   
   
   
   To remove it properly we need to make a little hole on the front of the key an remove the transponder with a tweezers.
   
   
   
   
   And here we have the transponder.
   
   
   
   
   Then we take the Dremel and we cut the key blank out of the plastic.
   
   
   
   
   After that we take the key blanc and we cut a slot into it so that we can fix it into the remote key.
   
   
   
   
   
   - Step 2 :
   
   Now we take the alarm remote control and we open it to remove the buttons an the electrical board.
   
   
   
   
   
   - Step 3 :
   
   After having removed the electrical boards from the alarm remote control and the universal remote key we compare them
   and we can see that their widths aren't much different.
   So we try if the electrical board from the alarm remote control fits into the universal remote key.
   
   

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3. saxtom L-plater Joined: Apr 2006 Luxembourg Posts: 87 Citroen Saxo VTS 1.4l Furio

   #3 11th March 2008, 00:05

   3. Creating the cover :
   
   
   - Step 1 :
   
   Then we remove the buttons from the universal remote key and we start adjust the front cover of the alarm remote control
   by cutting some bits of so that it fits into the front hole of the universal remote key.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   - Step 2 :
   
   After that we start to fill the big empty spaces with bits of plastic using superglue.
   Then we fill the rest with putty.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   To receive a smooth surface we make use putty and sand paper.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   - Step 3 :
   
   Then we can start with spraying. First we apply a coat of plastic primer and the a light coat of primer.
   We wait some minutes and then we apply the other coats of primer until we cant see the putty.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   - Step 4 :
   
   After the primer is dry we can start with the painting.
   
   
   
   

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4. saxtom L-plater Joined: Apr 2006 Luxembourg Posts: 87 Citroen Saxo VTS 1.4l Furio

   #4 11th March 2008, 00:06

   4. Installing the key blank, the transponder, the buttons and the electrical board :
   
   
   - Step 1 :
   
   We take the key blank and we fix it with screws into the universal remote key.
   
   
   
   
   - Step 2 :
   
   Then we take the transponder and we place them in the top of the universal remote key.
   
   
   
   
   - Step 3 :
   
   And now we place the electrical board into the universal remote key and we cover it with foamed plastic.
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. saxtom L-plater Joined: Apr 2006 Luxembourg Posts: 87 Citroen Saxo VTS 1.4l Furio

   #5 11th March 2008, 00:06

   5. Installing the key blank, the transponder, the buttons and the electrical board :
   
   
   Now we can screw the front and the rear cover of the remote control together an we have a custom made
   snap key remote control.
   
   
   
   
6. saxtom L-plater Joined: Apr 2006 Luxembourg Posts: 87 Citroen Saxo VTS 1.4l Furio

   #6 11th March 2008, 00:07

   And here is the result :
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   saxtom

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7. Mike_08 Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 Birmingham Posts: 2401 Subaru Impreza WRX

   #7 11th March 2008, 00:09

   Great guide mate Rep
8. stevenet15 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 aylesbury buckinghamshire Posts: 4822 Astra Turbo, saxo vts, punto turbo

   #8 11th March 2008, 00:10

   good guide mate, well detailed and lots of photos rep comming your way. i saw it done a couple of times on other cars but not on saxos here is one of the guides i seen before http://www.andi.mat.btinternet.co.uk...rum/keyfob.pdf simular principle
9. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #9 11th March 2008, 00:12

   really like them flip out keys, but im lazy lol
   
   well done mate
10. evans1089 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Chesterfield Posts: 8935 Ibiza Cupra 204bhp

    #10 11th March 2008, 00:56

    awsome guide! if you ever fancy trying to make me one gimme a pm!
    REP given
11. AlexN Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Swindon Posts: 1054 VTR, EP3, S2000

    #11 11th March 2008, 01:38

    thats amazing mate top guide to
12. claret-vtr Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Burnley lancs Posts: 1118 Silver Mk1 vtr

    #12 11th March 2008, 06:33

    Id love to have a go my self but im lazy and i bit clumsy lol!
13. grantley1988 Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 bristol Posts: 1204 honda civic type R

    #13 11th March 2008, 08:48

    great guide.
14. VTRacer Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 chelmsford essex Posts: 9291 mk1 westie, mk2 vtr

    #14 11th March 2008, 12:37

    top stuff mate, mite have a go at that some rep for u my friend
15. user_5470 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2005 Cardiff Posts: 627 Track VTS - C1 Runabout ;)

    #15 11th March 2008, 12:41

    Good guide mate. Will set about it when i get some more time.
16. Peejous Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 11423

    #16 3rd June 2008, 16:10

    Quality guide didnt even know this existed until a recent thread. Rep tbh.
    
    Sticky FTW
17. SaxoAlex Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Nantwich Posts: 692 '07 zetec S

    #17 3rd June 2008, 17:06

    Should be added to the FAQ's if it isnt already.
18. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #18 3rd June 2008, 20:42

    now added
19. peteVTR Regular Poster Joined: May 2008 East Grinstead Posts: 317 Black Mk2 VTR Red 55 Cooper S

    #19 3rd June 2008, 21:18

    veryvery good guide mate
20. mattg Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1744

    #20 3rd June 2008, 21:29

    Thats quality mate, never seen this thread before, very good pics and detail, great work indeed. Repped
21. NeV_M3 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Kent Posts: 703 Fiesta 1.1 » Saxo VTR » e46 M3

    #21 3rd June 2008, 23:23

    Nice guide, i'd love to try this myself, but to scared i'd fook it up
    
    Have some Rep
22. saxtom L-plater Joined: Apr 2006 Luxembourg Posts: 87 Citroen Saxo VTS 1.4l Furio

    #22 20th June 2008, 11:11

    Thanks guys
23. Lee_P Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2004 brierly hill , Dudley Posts: 4869 Saxo VTR MK2 : ( no moreeee got galaxy now

    #23 20th June 2008, 11:31

    man that is quality simply genious !!!
    
    its normally steve making the shit from bits and bobs
24. user_22749 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 N.Wales Posts: 7746 e46 M Sport

    #24 20th June 2008, 11:33

    That is ace, i would have a go but like some else said...im too lazzy! haha
    
    Have some rep
25. RedB Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Haywards Heath Posts: 8445

    #25 20th June 2008, 11:53

    Good to see some originality mate!
    
    Finish is aweome and the new remote control looks trick aswell
26. Jimmy-Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Suffolk Posts: 7551 N/A 200bhp+ per ton 106 gti

    #26 20th June 2008, 12:30

    insainly good guide! repped
27. arsenal_69r Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 portsmouth Posts: 717 silver furio

    #27 20th June 2008, 16:49

    m8 fancy doin this for me id send u keyy u do the shit u send back i pay for the lot? rep given for gr8 guide to
28. sammyd Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2008 Belfast Northern Ireland Posts: 2739 2 citroen saxos 1.1 mk1's blue and a black and or

    #28 3rd July 2008, 15:44

    do u make them and sell them?
29. Mr_Willy Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Brighton Posts: 1117 Wicked Red Furriiooooz

    #29 3rd July 2008, 16:32

    Very nice guide mate, looks very intricate. Wil have a bash though Thanks
30. Legacy Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Newcastle Posts: 174 Citroën Saxo 1.1i Desire 2000 5dr

    #30 4th July 2008, 12:55

    Tight, id give it ago... if i had spare keys and remote, known me id fuck it up.
    Rep Given
31. sammyd Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2008 Belfast Northern Ireland Posts: 2739 2 citroen saxos 1.1 mk1's blue and a black and or

    #31 4th July 2008, 13:00

    lol wonder if he can make them wud b a gd money maker
32. jacko87 Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Middlesbrough Posts: 1395 Citroën Saxo VTR (Black / Mk2 / VTS Wheels)

    #32 17th September 2008, 22:43

    he actually should
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sammyd lol wonder if he can make them wud b a gd money maker

33. user_22208 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2008 Wirral Posts: 5011

    #33 17th September 2008, 22:54

    Not much of a bump really >_>
    
    Anyway on topic (Now its been bumped) I might have a go at this when I can get a Saxo, have a C2 currently and like it on that, that I couldn't stand not having it on another car =[
34. Daveclarke16 Newbie Joined: Aug 2008 Tamworth - Staffs Posts: 26 2000 Posi Blue Mk2 Furio

    #34 14th October 2008, 12:04

    Alryt...
    
    Was Just Wondering... I've Only Got A Keyed Entry Into My Sax... But I've Bought A AfterMarket Remote Locking Box..
    
    Would This Work With Just The Keyed Entry?
    
    Cheers
35. Andy_brown2k L-plater Joined: Sep 2008 Billingham Posts: 51 Saxo VTR ;)

    #35 18th October 2008, 23:01

    With the flip keys that have unlock buttons would they work with my sax if the transponder is in?
    Probably sounds like a daft question tbf.
    
    Cheers for any help
36. saxtom L-plater Joined: Apr 2006 Luxembourg Posts: 87 Citroen Saxo VTS 1.4l Furio

    #36 25th November 2008, 09:51

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sammyd do u make them and sell them?

    no the remote controle I made is unique. was just a project to see if it works
37. saxtom L-plater Joined: Apr 2006 Luxembourg Posts: 87 Citroen Saxo VTS 1.4l Furio

    #37 25th November 2008, 09:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Daveclarke16 Alryt... Was Just Wondering... I've Only Got A Keyed Entry Into My Sax... But I've Bought A AfterMarket Remote Locking Box.. Would This Work With Just The Keyed Entry? Cheers

    normally yes, if the remote locking box has a remote controle.
    if u buy an universal remote controle u must pay attention if they use the same frequency. When you buy a complet system (remote, control box) there is no problem fitting it into your sax, it would work.
    
    
    saxtom
38. sammyd Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2008 Belfast Northern Ireland Posts: 2739 2 citroen saxos 1.1 mk1's blue and a black and or

    #38 5th May 2009, 21:27

    where can these keys be purchased from i cant find them
39. smokey247 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 186

    #39 23rd October 2009, 17:01

    thats is the nuts!!! well played sir!
40. machevelli7777 Established Member Joined: Jan 2007 Little Wymondley Posts: 1063 VTR MK1 (SOLD)

    #40 23rd October 2009, 17:27

    Never thought of doing that mate, quality thread!
41. jamz L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 whitley bay Posts: 39 saxo vtr green

    #41 5th April 2010, 10:46

    excellent guide mate really good job done respect
42. foxon Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Northwest Posts: 276 Saxo 1.1i Saxo 1.5 02 Corsa 1.2 SXI (02)

    #42 5th April 2010, 14:50

    i would love my key to be like this but knowing me i would fuck it up and none of it would work haha
43. user_41501 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Caithness Posts: 463 Wicked Red VTR

    #43 5th April 2010, 16:12

    such a good guide mate!
44. stevie_m Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Glasgow Posts: 4772 Mk2 VTR Two Tone, Mazda 3 Sport

    #44 6th April 2010, 12:32

    If I had a spare key to mess around with I would def give this a go.
    
    Hadn't seen this thread until today but I have to give respect to the guy because he shows every step.
45. nath89 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Nottingham Posts: 326 Reebok Classics.

    #45 6th April 2010, 14:03

    I had those kind of keys for my VW, they look so much better.
    I'm gonna give it ago.
    Thanks
46. sammyd Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2008 Belfast Northern Ireland Posts: 2739 2 citroen saxos 1.1 mk1's blue and a black and or

    #46 6th April 2010, 15:07

    anyone know where the keys can be purchased
47. lewisvtrmk1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 suttone ely Posts: 161 1999 vtr black as and 1.6 si escort 3dr

    #47 6th April 2010, 15:14

    thats a great guide man really wouldnt mind trying it myself get some spare keys and remote first