Looking for a minimalist KEY FOB? We may be in luck.

[C6ZZGT]

That hasn't really been a concern for me because I can unlock the vehicle from my phone and even if the battery is dead, it can simply be placed into the center console and it will start up. Other drivers have optioned their Bronco with the keypad which will get them in the same way


Either that or I can include the blank and you will need to get it cut then add it to your keyring. Batteries do go bad, so that is a valid concern. I use the Ford app, as I am sure you may use as well, and it alerts you if remote features have been disabled to preserve battery. Most of the time this alert is a one-off if it's been sitting while on vacation or you've been eating up the battery camping in the car, etc... This usually goes away once the vehicle is started up and the alternator has a chance to do it's job. The other alert that is more of what you are talking about is usually about the health of the 12V battery. The system is actively monitoring the status of your battery, but I also keep my screen on the gauges usually to monitor boost and the battery level myself. Usually if the battery has enough juice to let you into the car, the real problem would be not enough juice to get it started. I write all of that to say it's not a concern of mine as the app has been pretty on point in alerting me beforehand.

App,key fob and keypad are doing NOTHING if the 12v battery is DEAD !! So your fob isn`t really any smaller than the OE fob.

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[Brags]

Thanks for all the patience! I wanted to elevate the key a bit so I added a 5oz leather embossed face and increased the strength of the keyring loop. The leather adds about 2mm of thickness, but the overall footprint is still half the size of the factory key. I also ordered some three-button keys for the manual drivers, I'll just need to make a few adjustments to fit those chips. What do you think of this new version?

I'm ready to buy!

 

[FstFrd00]

Would you sale the stl file as well?

 

[GianBronco]

I'm ready to buy!

Awesome, I will soon post the Etsy link and offer the forum members a nice discount!

 

[GianBronco]

Would you sale the stl file as well?

No, I won't be releasing the STL files

 

[GianBronco]

App,key fob and keypad are doing NOTHING if the 12v battery is DEAD !! So your fob isn`t really any smaller than the OE fob.

Yes, I understand. As I mentioned, that is not a concern of mine. The modern vehicles have the ability to alert you before the 12V battery has depleted to zero which was my point previously. It is significantly smaller than the OE fob and it is your choice to cut and carry a spare key which I will happily include. Seems like you are looking for a "gotcha" and all power to you, sir. Nobody is forcing you to do anything, thanks.

 

[23OBX2.7]

Would be nice to get in machined alloy....

 

[C6ZZGT]

Yes, I understand. As I mentioned, that is not a concern of mine. The modern vehicles have the ability to alert you before the 12V battery has depleted to zero which was my point previously. It is significantly smaller than the OE fob and it is your choice to cut and carry a spare key which I will happily include. Seems like you are looking for a "gotcha" and all power to you, sir. Nobody is forcing you to do anything, thanks.

Not looking for anything except to make sure people are aware that the key is in the fob for a reason. If you choose to roll without one that`s cool BUT there are lots of people out there that are not informed.

 

[Mad Max]

Interested. Preferably one that doesn't set off the alarm if you bend over to tie your shoes.

 

[GianBronco]

Would be nice to get in machined alloy....

Yes, I agree! Unfortunately, a metallic enclosure would essentially act as a faraday cage and block/interrupt the signal

 

[GianBronco]

Interested. Preferably one that doesn't set off the alarm if you bend over to tie your shoes.

I've done that more times than I would like to admit myself. I'll remove the TPU button on the alarm underneath the leather for those of you that would like that as well. I'll add another dropdown for that.

 

[GianBronco]

Not looking for anything except to make sure people are aware that the key is in the fob for a reason. If you choose to roll without one that`s cool BUT there are lots of people out there that are not informed.

Of course, thank you for raising that awareness! I will include a spare uncut key with each order. More photos to follow...

 

[GianBronco]

There are two seperate listings to simplify things. Both include an uncut physical key and instructons to program as an additional third or fourth spare key.

With the leather:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4498939754/ford-slim-custom-key-fob-minimalistic
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4498939754/ford-slim-custom-key-fob-minimalistic

Fully printed:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4514322550/ford-slim-custom-key-fob-minimalistic
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4514322550/ford-slim-custom-key-fob-minimalistic

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