ZWilson07
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Does it not tuck all the way up just because of how long the H3 key is?
Does it not tuck all the way up just because of how long the H3 key is?
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Cool key for our H3/H3T's
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2010H3TAlpha
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No, more like there is play in the spring between full retraction and the catch point. Very minor issue for what is otherwise a fantastic product.
Chook
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Cool.......... Just read the warning it only works with USA built H3 (does not work with SAF built H3) so no good for us Aussies !!!
2010H3TAlpha
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Bummer!
ZWilson07
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Hmm that is suprising. Most posts I have seen with other vehicles that buy those types of keys off ebay for the same type of project never seem to have that issue. Maybe this particular seller's keys just aren't quite as nice as others? :huh:
Something I will have to look into when i go that route because im sure that would bother me.
2010H3TAlpha
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Yeah I wish it was nicer but I sure like it better than the stock option. Just sorted through all H3 keys on ebay and this is the only all in one for sale, have a link to other options? I need to do this for my Jeep too...
ZWilson07
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Hmm I will look into it and get back to you with what I find.
On a side note, how come the key has to be programmed at a dealer if our keys don't have chips in them? If you have keyless remotes at home, shouldn't you be able to program them yourself?
2010H3TAlpha
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Because there is no consumer process to do it, you need GM's big expensive diagnostics system to do it. Super lame!
ZWilson07
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:shame:Im used to all of the Ford vehicles I have had where most of the time you can do it yourself as long as you still have the factory fobs, but I guess we can't always have everything.
On a side note and pertaining to our earlier discussion, I did find some of the key threads I had saved on other forums and the best key that I came across is indeed the same one you have. I was thinking it was a different one for some reason but I was in fact mistaken. There are a few other ones I have seen but IMO they aren't near as nice or oem looking as the one you have. As a result I think that particular one you have is going to be our best bet, at least for the time being.
I wonder if there is a way to fix that issue about the slop in the lock position. I figure spending some time tinkering and using some creative thinking might end up in a solution to the issue, albeit a minor one at that. Of course at ~50 bucks a pop, tinkering might not be best verbage after all :asoff:
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2010H3TAlpha
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I actually tried to take it apart and fix it the day it arrived but got side tracked. If I get around to it this week I will let you know.
ZWilson07
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Sounds good man!
2010H3TAlpha
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Quick update, my truck shut down on the highway last week. We confirmed it was due to the key popping out of "ON/RUN" and into "ACC" due to the weight of the fob part of the all-in-one key. I am going back to a standard fob with updated centered key ring hole per the current recall solution to avoid this in the future. Kind of scary considering our trucks have not been included with the recalls but share the loose ignition with other GM vehicles.
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That stinks! If I had seen this thread sooner I would have ordered one. So you had to go back to a separate FOB and key again? I loved having an all in one FOB in my Camaro. I always try to limit how many keys I carry around so it sucked going back to a 2 piece unit when I traded it in.
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Yep, because the fob has too much mass and a quick bump/jostle will rotate it out of "on". A real bummer after the luxury of the ingrated key fob 
I bought this Keyport bundle on sale. It's awesome and works with both H2 and H3 keys, as well as a variety of other keys/gadgets. Check it out: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/180c/?pfm=Search&t=keyport