Broke my key fob...
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Birchall
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Ebay has many complete new "shells" for sale at very low prices.
Or I could pop one (the small pivoting ring) in the post to you if you PM me your address
Steve B
J3FVW
Member
This is of interest to me as I have been thinking of giving my keys a spruce up for a while. Just a couple of questions: What is the quality of the non OEM shells that are on eBay like? And is it easy to swap the electronics/internals and the blade into a new shell?
Little things like the condition of keys always make a massive difference to the overall enjoyment of ownership I find (a bit like sorting worn climate buttons etc).
Jeff
Birchall
Dick Chown Award 2016
I don't change the whole key fob I just replace the rubber button cover. £2 delivered from eBay. Makes the key feel nice and new and takes two minutes to swap. No dismantling either.
The problem with a new she'll is that you have to also swap the immobiliser chip over and they are a bit fragile.
Steve B
The problem with a new she'll is that you have to also swap the immobiliser chip over and they are a bit fragile.
Steve B
Birchall
Dick Chown Award 2016
This is a link about replacing the buttons
http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?24203-Worn-out-Key-Fob-buttons
http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?24203-Worn-out-Key-Fob-buttons
J3FVW
Member
Cheers Steve
I don't like the sound of a fragile component - recipe for disaster!
I'll do a bit more research before taking the plunge.
Jeff
johnyfartbox
A2OC Donor
just today got my replacements................seem alright but im pressing harder to activate unlock........I also noticed that the ..want of a better word.........the moulded things that press into the fob are not the same as the OEM, the unlock is just a cross shape and not a star shape like the OEM.
But all the same, they do look good.
But all the same, they do look good.
Birchall
Dick Chown Award 2016
I have been using these for years without a problem and the symbols have not worn off yet either!
I guess there are different makes and so different standards.
But having the unlock button needing more pressure is a bonus, you will be much less likely to press the unlock by accident in your pocket.
Steve B
Birchall
Dick Chown Award 2016
I have just posted it to you now (I hope I sent the part you need, the two small rings that swivel and connect to the corner of the key fob?
It should arrive on Tuesday.
Steve B
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Birchall
Dick Chown Award 2016
You have to split that part of the key fob in two.
there is a small screw under the audi logo, when that is out you can split the two halves, try not to let the spring from the blade fly out, you just need to separate it enough to slide the part into the bar.
As I say, try not to open it up fully. If you do open it and it comes apart I will try to talk you through the reassembly, but it is best avoided.
When you have done it and screwed it up tight again, you might want to put a touch of glue behind the logo to stop it falling out.
Steve B
there is a small screw under the audi logo, when that is out you can split the two halves, try not to let the spring from the blade fly out, you just need to separate it enough to slide the part into the bar.
As I say, try not to open it up fully. If you do open it and it comes apart I will try to talk you through the reassembly, but it is best avoided.
When you have done it and screwed it up tight again, you might want to put a touch of glue behind the logo to stop it falling out.
Steve B