Key fob repair

[Chris77]

In the past I have read on here somewhere that someone managed to repair there remote key buttons . I mean the button on the chip not the plastic outer case . Do you think I can find the thread again :( .
Was wanting to know where he sourced the button from , I can't remember if it was out of another key/chip or a replacement one .
I can no longer unlock my car , grrr .
I replaced the fob cases when I got the car about 3 years ago , I see you can get the flip keys now . Shame stick with what I have now .

Thanks
Chris

[bsperka]

Can't recall the part nr. Replying via mobile phone so can't easily do a search. Do a search on jaycar in aulro.

[PhilipA]

I bought new microswitches on Ebay from UK. I bought AFAIR switches for a Ford focus , but most switches though a different shape seem to have the same dimensions.
If Jaycar has them that is great.
Regards Philip A

[Jason789]

Hello Chris77

Just solder the switch back on with a bit of flux(the solder will bite onto the broken tabs..... it worked for me and is still going.

Cheers,

Jason

[michaelp]

Switches available from RS Components
RS Part number 516-255

[AussieAub]

In the past I have read on here somewhere that someone managed to repair there remote key buttons

I know it's not the bit you need, but worth posting the link anyway for others!
Mail order from Perth, excellent quality, use myself....
Polmex (http://www.polmex.com.au/productGallery.html#JaguarModel)

:cool:

[clubagreenie]

I've got spare switches. The flip key case still uses the original circuit board.

[crash]

Hello Chris77

Just solder the switch back on with a bit of flux(the solder will bite onto the broken tabs..... it worked for me and is still going.

Cheers,

Jason
I have done the same.
Have you changed the battery in your keyfob?
There are a couple of little plastic locking tabs that hold the circuit board inplace, pry gently with a small flat srewdriver to get it out.

[simonl8353]

I bought one of these, quick delivery.

Repair KIT FOR Land Rover Discovery 2 TD4 TD5 Rover 75 Remote KEY FOB Case | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171058074122'ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648)

[Ceebrady]

Switches available from RS Components
RS Part number 516-255


if anyone is after one or two of these PM me and I can send to you, RS components will most likely be quicker but they can't compete with the price I want for the limited number I have.