STI Key Blank.
 

Hi people!

Want to get an STI key for my 2001 WRX and remove the hopelessly large standard key :Whatever_
Seem them on Scooby Mania but they're £29, which seems a little steep!

But also seen them at Easy Street Motors http://www.esxmotorsports.com/products/html/accessories.htm (in the US) at $25 (or around £14)!

There shouldn't be any differences, should there? as long as the key measures a minimum of 3.5 cms.

I have a mate in the US, so would get him to order it and bring it over for me, to stop Her Majesties Customs sticking duty on it :p

Cheers for your assistance!


Charlie

If its a UK car then these won't work as they won't contain the transponder for the immobiliser.

Ahh right, I didn't think 2001 models had the transponder chip within the key, thought it was only the Blobeye onwards?

Although it had to house something, due to the size.

Looks like I'll have to stop being a tight arse and shell out the £30.

Cheers,


Charlie :)

2001 cars (Bugeyes) DO have a transponder in the key as Richie says :)

The transponder i think is only uk cars???, i've got two blanks part no's 57497FE000, one's boxed the other one's half boxed as the bloomin dog got hold of it, i'll keep you posted.

Swen, any news mate?

Cheers,

Charlie

Swen,

i'll take the 2nd blank sti key if possible? let me know

The transponder chip can be removed if you want the STI key and don't mind disabling the immobiliser.

see:
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=254480

If you intend to use the STI key with a post 2001 UK model (with the alarm transitter incorporated into the larger UK key), then you could purchase the older SACC3461 transmitters which can be programmed to operate the existing alarm and can be attached to a key ring alongside the STi key.
The standard Sigma alarm unit from 2001 MY isolates the starter motor in addition to the transponder immobiliser.

If you want to retain the full security of the vehicle, you could even try to fit the transponder chip (removed from the larger UK ignition key) into this separate alarm remote, rather than leaving it in the vehicle and effectively having the transponder immobiliser permanently disarmed.

SS

Right looks like i'm gonna have to try and get 01 onwards barrel, the groves on the STI blank are different to the pre 01, Charlie if i can't get the barrel, i'll have both for sale.

Cheers Swen,

If you could just let me know. Send me a PM if you'd like...

Thanks Charlie