Remote Central Locking - Lock Switch

[seanoconnell87]

Strange problem someone may be able to help me out with. The rubber button to the lock the car on my remote key came off recently and I ordered a new key case to replace it. The remote lock was still working until yesterday when it just stopped all of a sudden. I opened up the key to take a look and it seems the switch has fallen off and out of the key, nowhere to be found. The switch to lock the car is still there and working perfectly, just the lock switch which has disappeared.

I've received the new key case, but want to replace the switch before changing it over. Looking at it, it seems to have been glued on, no solder apparent.

Should I be able to find a switch somewhere or will it be a pain to replace?

Key is a 2 button fob exactly like the one on this page - http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor. ... A60082D3C5.

[gtv]

If you look on eBay you will find loads of people selling switches, not sa big job if your ok with a solding iron.

[leestudd30]

But there is at least one seller who can refurb your keyfob for about £15. Was thinking of doing that myself, not too keen on taking my keyfob apart other than changing a battery.

[gtv]

It's an easy job, if you are local I can do it for you, only take a couple of sec's.

[dieselink]

have just sent mine off to a e-bay place in middlesex,posted it yesterday,was 13.50 all in to replace case,both buttons,new battery and repost back to me,thought that was a great price if it fixes my key.will re-post when it comes back and let u know how it goes and if they do a good job m8.

[lozz]

You dont have to solder the switches on,

in Maplins they sell stuff thats meant for Broken circuits on circuit boards,
its like liquid solder, ive replaced afew switches on Renault key cards with it and it worked, saves messing with the soldering iron,

[seanoconnell87]

Thanks all - ordered a set of switches from Ebay - would be interested in doing it myself anyway. Had bought a case already, so not worth sending out to have it reconditioned. Will look into the liquid solder in Maplin also.

It's an easy job, if you are local I can do it for you, only take a couple of sec's.

Cheers for the offer, but over in Ireland Nice one though!

[dieselink]

hi people,this is to update you all on my key issues.when i bourght the car the key was in a state with no rubber buttons left on and both switches missing to,so i sent it to e-bay number 220783440199,its a garage down south from me,have a look u will see,cant remember where now soz.anyhow they replaced my case,switches,battery and sent back recorded delivery all in 3 days of me posting it and it works great,i am very happy with it,so i just hope this helps some one else.
Forgot to say it was only 13.50 for that service,they do one without the case which is a bit cheaper and other makes of car keys to. a1 service they gave me.