Thread: Key Fob Micro-switch

You should send it back, get a refund and buy from other seller... i bought a kit like that few years ago from a UK seller and all was good... though how are they too small ?, they dont fit on the PCB or they dont reach the shell's buttons

Originally Posted by sierrafery

You should send it back, get a refund and buy from other seller... i bought a kit like that few years ago from a UK seller and all was good... though how are they too small ?, they dont fit on the PCB or they dont reach the shell's buttons

Thanks Sierraferry, I bought it yonks ago, then more recently bought a new key holder, rectangular that looks like a newer D3 or D4 key and transfers the guts into it, but need to get key cut which I have done. The switch does not quite reach far enough across the two points it needs to connect to, I took it to a very helpful guy at a key cutting place and he did it, but said it would not hold for long and get a bigger size, it came loose when he tried some additional solder so we gave up.

I went to Jaycar yesterday and have found I think what I need, bigger one, but with a square button, I could have a go myself, but think I will take it back to him to do.

Cheers,

Matt.

Originally Posted by sierrafery

You should send it back, get a refund and buy from other seller... i bought a kit like that few years ago from a UK seller and all was good... though how are they too small ?, they dont fit on the PCB or they dont reach the shell's buttons

Do you remember where from perhaps? I haven't been able to come across any.

Hi Matt,

I've "modified" various remotes in the past.
Have fixed similar to what you're currently experiencing. Have been throwing a soldering iron at many things since I was knee high to a grasshopper.

Am happy to have a look and solder/glue (surface mount) a new switch to the PCB if you get stuck.

If you can pm me, or post here, whichever, a pic of the difference in distance(s), then I may be able to sort it for you.....

No charge/cost, it sounds like a 5min job. Not drumming up business for myself or anything, just think I can help.
I live "near you", just down at the bottom of the hill....

Cheers,
Mark.

Originally Posted by doshy

Do you remember where from perhaps? I haven't been able to come across any.

I forced my memory and found it Remote Key Repair Service Repair Kit for Land Rover Discovery 2 TD4 TD5 2 button remote key fob case shell Remote Car Keys i remember that i was up to pay more for the shipping than for the item just to get a quality one.

Originally Posted by 16PMark

Hi Matt,

I've "modified" various remotes in the past.
Have fixed similar to what you're currently experiencing. Have been throwing a soldering iron at many things since I was knee high to a grasshopper.

Am happy to have a look and solder/glue (surface mount) a new switch to the PCB if you get stuck.

If you can pm me, or post here, whichever, a pic of the difference in distance(s), then I may be able to sort it for you.....

No charge/cost, it sounds like a 5min job. Not drumming up business for myself or anything, just think I can help.
I live "near you", just down at the bottom of the hill....

Cheers,
Mark.

Thanks Mark,

I will take take you up on that offer if that is OK. Will PM as my soldering skills are rubbish.

Cheers,

Matt.

Originally Posted by surfingooner

Thanks Mark,

I will take take you up on that offer if that is OK. Will PM as my soldering skills are rubbish.

Cheers,

Matt.

PM Sent.

Originally Posted by sierrafery

I forced my memory and found it Remote Key Repair Service Repair Kit for Land Rover Discovery 2 TD4 TD5 2 button remote key fob case shell Remote Car Keys i remember that i was up to pay more for the shipping than for the item just to get a quality one.

Didnt take me long.... ha finally ordered one today! thankyou