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WhiteD3
11th August 2014, 04:01 PM
Gents,

The black rubber cover on the D4 key fob is peeling away. What's the best adhesive to use to fix it?

Cheers.
Ferret
11th August 2014, 05:02 PM
Same on mine. I was just going to smear some Silastic on it. Not sure about acidic fumes in proximity to circuit boards though.
nat_89
11th August 2014, 05:36 PM
Which one do you have the big rectangle one or the new pebble style one?
BobD
11th August 2014, 05:37 PM
I just noticed the other day that mine is doing it as well, 2010 D4.


Bob
Celtoid
11th August 2014, 05:38 PM
Which one do you have the big rectangle one or the new pebble style one?


Is there rubber on the new style?
Celtoid
11th August 2014, 05:40 PM
Gents,

The black rubber cover on the D4 key fob is peeling away. What's the best adhesive to use to fix it?

Cheers.



Mate,


If it's still under warranty, that's the best adhesive!


I had two replaced on my old D4.


Cheers,


Kev.
xoph44
11th August 2014, 05:45 PM
How about a http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Silicone-Shell-Cover-for-LAND-ROVER-LR4-Range-Rover-Smart-Key-Case-Fob-CV4703-BK-/171412122105?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27e8f569f9&_uhb=1

Hard to go wrong for $7 ::D
ryrrek
11th August 2014, 05:58 PM
The original Land Rover fob shell is quite inexpensive (under $20 from memory). Part number is LR 052882.
scarry
11th August 2014, 06:00 PM
Mine is doing it as well,under warranty so it's going back for them to fix.
SBD4
11th August 2014, 06:27 PM
I had mine replaced under warranty as well - didn't even have to ask which was nice.
WhiteD3
11th August 2014, 06:47 PM
Which one do you have the big rectangle one or the new pebble style one?

The big, 2011 version.
WhiteD3
11th August 2014, 06:48 PM
3 months out of warranty :(
Celtoid
11th August 2014, 07:30 PM
3 months out of warranty :(


Ah ....


I have no idea how well the other after market solutions work, but as stated, pretty cheap, so maybe worth a try.


I'd try Bear Grip or similar, even just using a toothpick to get under the edges without peeling it back too much. ... its not like the original product is waterproof anyway :-(
Celtoid
11th August 2014, 07:34 PM
The big, 2011 version.





I think the old version was the best version ... I dropped the new one once, a week after I got the car......everything exploded and one of the lugs had broken off the inside. Cheap Plastic rubbish!
nat_89
11th August 2014, 09:12 PM
The big, 2011 version.

Ahh that's bull crap, I bet they charge a fortune for a replacement one!!
sheerluck
11th August 2014, 09:30 PM
Ahh that's bull crap, I bet they charge a fortune for a replacement one!!

Nah. Last I looked, the list price was one kidney and a lung. :p
nat_89
12th August 2014, 02:42 PM
Nah. Last I looked, the list price was one kidney and a lung. :p

Hahahaha your probably right there!!
Goaroving
12th August 2014, 06:27 PM
Had mine replaced last service at MLR. (2010 D4) Cost around $12.
PKD4
13th August 2014, 08:01 AM
Both of ours are peeling and have been for some time, I have 3 weeks left under warranty so I have hit them up for 2 newies.

Thanks for the heads up to deal with the issue folks.

Pat
WhiteD3
13th August 2014, 12:03 PM
Opinions please?

Loctite 424 - Henkel (http://www.henkel.com.au/3320_AUE_HTML.htm?nodeid=8802625912833)
Tombie
13th August 2014, 12:06 PM
My theory: Its a product of the rubber reacting with diesel residue on hands - I'm nearly certain of it.

The key that never was touched after fuelling (I was the one fuelling the vehicle) is perfectly ok. The one I use and therefore gets handled after fuelling was the one that gave the issue.

:)
Geedublya
13th August 2014, 12:34 PM
My theory: Its a product of the rubber reacting with diesel residue on hands - I'm nearly certain of it.

The key that never was touched after fuelling (I was the one fuelling the vehicle) is perfectly ok. The one I use and therefore gets handled after fuelling was the one that gave the issue.

:)

It's a good theory, however mine has peeled and it has never seen a diesel infected hand..
Tried to get it replaced under the extended warranty was refused as it is "cosmetic". Dealer suggested I apply again in a month or two as the side with the buttons is now peeling.
LeighW
13th August 2014, 06:02 PM
My theory: Its a product of the rubber reacting with diesel residue on hands - I'm nearly certain of it...

Might be but I am sure that it is just body oils (they seem to be pretty aggressive to many materials).

It seemed to cause rapid deterioration of mine this last summer.

All good now thanks to local locksmith who carries the blank cartridge BUT, my choice of 'superglue' wasn't as effective as I thought when I dropped the recently repaired key case and the contents were disgorged just a quickly as a bad curry on a Friday nite...

I then cleaned up the old glue and settled on a shoe repair glue which has a degree of flexibility but is still waterproof.

HTH