Valeo key fob, broken - Page 2

marinabrian · 29th June 2018, 23:12

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Originally Posted by woody1982

ive just tried to replace my key case with 1 off fleabay as i pulled on the blade the blade came out with the pin but the collar stayed in the old case its completely stuck in there and its started to break apart, my new case didnt come with a replacement collar, so what do i need to do now, buy a new blade blank and switch the collar over to my old key to use in my new case

i just want to know if im right in thinking it will work before i ordered the blade

You need to buy a casing that isn't so cheap and nasty

All of the very poor copy cases do not include the plastic part which attach to the blade, it's a case of buy cheap, by twice I'm afraid.

Brian

RichandPaula · 17th April 2023, 08:12

My fob case buttons have just given in to the ravages of time.
Everything was still working ok until this morning but the buttons are goosed.

Wondering if anyone has tried this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225173713408

Seems to save the bother of digging out & gluing in the key blade?

SD1too · 17th April 2023, 11:46

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Originally Posted by RichandPaula

Wondering if anyone has tried this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225173713408

Hi Rich & Paula,

It looks tempting but the weakest link would be the adhesive you'd have to use to insert them into your existing, damaged cover. I can't imagine any glue lasting very long with repeated flexing of the buttons, can you?

Try this seller for a replacement case complete. The last one I bought was a good quality moulding with the vital triangular tops present on the PCB clips. However it didn't have the retaining platform and shoulders in the transponder box but a little Blu Tack addressed that inconvenience.

Or try these people.

Send me a P.M. if you decide to go for a replacement case.

Simon

vitesse · 17th April 2023, 12:08

I've used the Poole supplier in SD1too (Simon) link before Brexit made UK sellers difficult.

Slow delivery, and if I remember correctly poor communication but the fobs were decent enough quality with no blue tack needed

Regards

Devilish · 17th April 2023, 21:34

As Brian said, just buy a case that comes with a blank blade. If your blade pulls out of the old casing without the collar, simply transplant the collar from the blank blade to your blade.

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RichandPaula Loves to post 03 CDTi SE Conny Tourer & 04 135 TF Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 303 Thanks: 16 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	What's everyone doing for new fobs now? My fob case buttons have just given in to the ravages of time. Everything was still working ok until this morning but the buttons are goosed. Wondering if anyone has tried this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225173713408 Seems to save the bother of digging out & gluing in the key blade?

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Devilish This is my second home 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cannock Posts: 4,148 Thanks: 3 Thanked 189 Times in 121 Posts	As Brian said, just buy a case that comes with a blank blade. If your blade pulls out of the old casing without the collar, simply transplant the collar from the blank blade to your blade. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide the evidence

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vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,580 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	I've used the Poole supplier in SD1too (Simon) link before Brexit made UK sellers difficult. Slow delivery, and if I remember correctly poor communication but the fobs were decent enough quality with no blue tack needed Regards