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 Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:11 am |
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So basically the lock button on my key doesn't work due to the little button inside went missing. I've already sourced replacement parts but was just wondering if it's a simple case of push it in to place and done or does it need to be soldered/stuck into place for it to work.
Anyone done this before?
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:10 pm |
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Without opening my own key to verify, I'd imagine soldering is due...
But if the previous one has 'gone missing' I'd fear it might have taken copper pads/traces along... Might require gluing it into place and adding some thin wires to where traces used to go, but one would have to check your specific board.
Can you get a close up shot of your circuit board?
Okay, opened my key to look. The tabs on the short sides are soldered to the board. You need to check the condition of your board...
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:28 pm |
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It would be easier buying a replacement key fob and swap your transponder over to the new one in my opinion
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:30 pm |
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Thanks for the info man. So just took my key apart and as you can see for yourself it seems as if I'm missing a strip on the left hand side of where it should be right? 
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:34 pm |
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| luke079 wrote: |
| It would be easier buying a replacement key fob and swap your transponder over to the new one in my opinion |
I was thinking this but I can get the replacement parts for free atm, having said that if I do choose to just swap it over I'm guessing its a straight swap and no reprogramming required?
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:43 pm |
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You would need someone with PP2000 if you got a replacement board, and you would have to make sure it's the right board out of the 4 or 5 that are available.
I've seen button kits for sale on ebay and they require a bit of solder to fit them. This is probably the best option if you can get the buttons for free and you are handy with a soldering iron, or if you know someone who repairs circuit boards for a living, even better,
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:52 pm |
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Thanks macca, think I'll go with replacing the button and get a friend to solder it in.
Appreciate the help guys, thanks!
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 1:09 pm |
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| Vexs wrote: |
| Thanks for the info man. So just took my key apart and as you can see for yourself it seems as if I'm missing a strip on the left hand side of where it should be right? |
No, looks OK AFAICT (though some of the soldering isn't very pretty...)
The solder pads and traces are there. Just be careful desoldering the existing remains as excessive heat can lift pads. Some flux and solder wick should help get the existing stuff off.
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Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 1:09 pm |
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I pull the new button apart, 2 silver bits fall out of the button. then i stick them in the old button, bend the metal top back into place and push it on the old button. Works every time.
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