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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 4:16 am |
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Joined: Mar 16, 2016 Posts: 1
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Hi all,
My wife has a 206 HDi with a very worn looking keyfob, around 6 months ago we had the button breaking issue and were quoted £170 by a dealer for a new key. We just happened to pass a Euro Car Care place and called in on the off chance and the repaired a broken micro switch and replaced the case on the fob.
over the passed couple of weeks the buttons have gone again, so i`m looking at buying a new fob case and transferring the internals. It looks a fairly straight forward job but, before I buy anything I have a couple of questions.
1. Can I use use one of the flip key cases or another more robust case so they last a bit longer, if so which would be the best to look for.
2. reading around the cases are quite easy to get hold of but, I want to make sure I have the right one. I have seen some say the hole in the end of the blade not matching up properly, and buttons not long enough to make contact with the switches underneath. Is there an easy way to confirm I`m purchasing the right casing?
Thanks
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:14 am |
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Joined: Jun 20, 2012 Posts: 1171
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Location: West Country
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:54 am |
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Joined: Jun 19, 2010 Posts: 1600
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Location: South Bucks
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Don't forget the immobiliser chip otherwise it's a very nice looking key, but the car won't go anywhere!!
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| Down to just the 1.4 HDi. Cayman Green 2.0i CC sold. | |
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 11:27 am |
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Joined: Oct 22, 2014 Posts: 95
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Yes don't forget the immobiliser chip. I too have the flip case. I ended up blue tacking the chip in the case as it rattled around. Don't expect too much life out of it as my buttons have all cracked in
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Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2016 5:00 pm |
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Joined: Mar 23, 2014 Posts: 309
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One of teh Best Cheapest Mods done to the old Girl actualy
Sim there's been a few more mods I havent even updated my thread in months
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Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 4:19 am |
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Joined: Jun 20, 2012 Posts: 1171
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Location: West Country
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Hey Nate, nice nuber plate!
MrWhite wrote: |
Sim there's been a few more mods I havent even updated my thread in months |
Same here lol, sleeves up to both of us then
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