Repairing broken key fob?

[heyhey]

The buttons are still functioning, however the plastic is all cracked. In a few weeks I think some of the pieces will begin to fall off.


Maybe I could remove all the old plastic and cut a new piece to replace it?
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5MIac3cnqfw/TynG4sbq60I/AAAAAAAAe-8/PObpD5eQzdw/s720/046.JPG

[pnyknights]

Since others are having so much fun with it perhaps wrap it in plasti-dip? Assuming your key fob is not a switchblad type, otherwise wrap almost all of it around?

EDIT: I personally haven't used the product yet.

[Bomberman07]

Since others are having so much fun with it perhaps wrap it in plasti-dip? Assuming your key fob is not a switchblad type, otherwise wrap almost all of it around?

EDIT: I personally haven't used the product yet.

you made me laugh dude :)

[wing0]

If you can open up the keyfob, first do so and examine how it is constructed inside.
The best case scenario is the plastic button portion is separate from the actual electrical module under it. (I remember some of the older GM remote was like that)
You can then find one online, and just replace the plastic button portion while retaining your actual electrical module inside.

However, if it is something like honda/toyota keys where the module and that top plastic layer is one piece. It's going to be harder.

Let us know what it looks like inside first. If you don't want to open it, search online on pictures of already opened up ones on car forums. Sometimes the replacement ones online will also show a dissected version.

[zerg00]

If you can open up the keyfob, first do so and examine how it is constructed inside.
The best case scenario is the plastic button portion is separate from the actual electrical module under it. (I remember some of the older GM remote was like that)
You can then find one online, and just replace the plastic button portion while retaining your actual electrical module inside.

However, if it is something like honda/toyota keys where the module and that top plastic layer is one piece. It's going to be harder.

Let us know what it looks like inside first. If you don't want to open it, search online on pictures of already opened up ones on car forums. Sometimes the replacement ones online will also show a dissected version.

i think thats a key fob from mercedes

if you ask them to replace it they might give you the newer key fobs. it should still work the same i think.

[heyhey]

There is a removable key on the inside.

Here's what it looks like inside. Maybe I should look for a replacement shell? The unlock button is starting to crack as well.

But I wouldn't mind making my own buttons. Maybe outfit it with different button colours.

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8310/keyfob.png


i think thats a key fob from mercedes

if you ask them to replace it they might give you the newer key fobs. it should still work the same i think.
The car is an '06 and out of warranty. What is the chance I could get it free? I hear it may cost about $200 for a replacement! :cry:

[rf134a]

Why waste time making new buttons? Go to ebay and google the brand of your car + key fob (or casing) and buy the shell for under $10 ($80 if BMW or MB). The casing is cheap. The circuit board is the expensive part, up to $350 for most brands, triple that for MB/BMW, plus up to 1 hour of labour to reprogram the ECU.

[zerg00]

The car is an '06 and out of warranty. What is the chance I could get it free? I hear it may cost about $200 for a replacement! :cry:

i think its $250 for the ones with keyless go. since you car probably doesnt have it, should be a lot cheaper.

or you could just use the 2nd key and leave this key at home