Key fob reqd

stocktake · 13th December 2021, 08:36

My spare key fob has finally lost it's buttons so I am looking to replace the case. I am aware that a lot of the ones on Ebay are complete tat. Would be nice to find an original with the rover logo on but not over hopeful of that without paying a ridiculous price.
Anybody have one to sell or could advise of a product that is actually fit for purpose?

Cheers
D...

SD1too · 13th December 2021, 08:59

Hi Dave,

It's a minefield.

Would you believe I've had one with the triangular tips missing from the PCB clips making it completely useless (the seller tried to avoid refunding me but eBay overruled them).

The operating boss on the reverse of the buttons was too tall on another so that (1) the PCB couldn't be secured under the clips and (2) with the back cover attached the microswitches were permanently pressed!

The seller refunded me claiming that he'd never before had a problem.

All of them seem to have had the platforms and shoulders removed from the transponder box so Blu Tack has to be used to stop it falling out.

The finish on the exterior is always very good, it's the changes and roughness on the inside that's the problem. There's an opportunity here for DMGRS. I'm sure we'd all be happy to pay more than £5 for a high quality copy.

Simon

Southern Star · 13th December 2021, 09:17

If it's any use, I just replaced both key fob covers with this ebay item, I bought one first of all as I'd read the poor reviews of some of them but it all worked perfectly so I bought a second and again, no issues, they both work as they should.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303717604697

SD1too · 13th December 2021, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southern Star

... I just replaced both key fob covers with this ebay item ...they both work as they should.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303717604697

Hi Vincent,

Thanks for the recommendation. How long ago did you buy them please? Did you modify them in any way? Unfortunately there are no photographs of the inside.

Simon

KLM · 13th December 2021, 15:19

I found scrapyards to be a good source of key fobs.
They usualy have a box they throw all the keys in from their scrapped vehicles.
So you should find plenty of R75's there.

They will let you have a rumage through their box.
After all it's the season of good will.

Kev.

Xtra100 · 13th December 2021, 15:26

Hi,

I have an old ZT original key if that's any good.

Southern Star · 13th December 2021, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

Hi Vincent,

Thanks for the recommendation. How long ago did you buy them please? Did you modify them in any way? Unfortunately there are no photographs of the inside.

Simon

Both within the last six weeks or so so they haven't stood the test of time yet but some of the stories I've read about the buttons on the pcb needing to be packed out with 6 layers of electrical tape didn't happen, they both work exactly as the OEM one did.

I suppose if you wanted you could just use the new rubbers in the original fob and keep the Rover logo, and keep the case as a spare. Internally it looked exactly the same as the original, the pcb and transponder both fitted exactly as they should do.

The ad says they are also used on the Mini so I suppose you could also buy an OEM one from a Mini main dealer, albeit with a Mini logo.

Tenesmus · 14th December 2021, 09:57

I bought these, they were fine.

https://carkeyfob.co.uk/index.php?ro...ory&path=20_74

SD1too · 18th January 2022, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southern Star

... I just replaced both key fob covers with this ebay item ..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303717604697

I bought one of these on Vince's recommendation and can confirm that the interior is high quality which is more than can be said for some of them.
The clips held the PCB perfectly and the push buttons on the case flex nicely. I've never had an aftermarket back cover with the ramps and shoulders to hold the transponder firmly in place and this one was no exception. I hope that the Blu Tack I used will be long lasting!

Simon

Arctic · 13th December 2021, 09:17

Dave i have one in front of me, not original with logo i am afraid, i bought a few about 4 yrs ago have used two to do my own fobs and a few on other local members cars, they work ok, can't remember where i purchased them but it will be in the post to you today after typing this Arctic.

13th December 2021, 08:36	#1
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Key fob reqd My spare key fob has finally lost it's buttons so I am looking to replace the case. I am aware that a lot of the ones on Ebay are complete tat. Would be nice to find an original with the rover logo on but not over hopeful of that without paying a ridiculous price. Anybody have one to sell or could advise of a product that is actually fit for purpose? Cheers D... __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

13th December 2021, 08:59	#2
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,380 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Hi Dave, It's a minefield. Would you believe I've had one with the triangular tips missing from the PCB clips making it completely useless (the seller tried to avoid refunding me but eBay overruled them). The operating boss on the reverse of the buttons was too tall on another so that (1) the PCB couldn't be secured under the clips and (2) with the back cover attached the microswitches were permanently pressed! The seller refunded me claiming that he'd never before had a problem. All of them seem to have had the platforms and shoulders removed from the transponder box so Blu Tack has to be used to stop it falling out. The finish on the exterior is always very good, it's the changes and roughness on the inside that's the problem. There's an opportunity here for DMGRS. I'm sure we'd all be happy to pay more than £5 for a high quality copy. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

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Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	I bought these, they were fine. https://carkeyfob.co.uk/index.php?ro...ory&path=20_74 __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

13th December 2021, 09:17	#10
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,717 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Dave i have one in front of me, not original with logo i am afraid, i bought a few about 4 yrs ago have used two to do my own fobs and a few on other local members cars, they work ok, can't remember where i purchased them but it will be in the post to you today after typing this Arctic. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

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Southern Star Loves to post Rover 75 CTDi Contemporary SE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stretton-under-Fosse, Warwickshire. Posts: 358 Thanks: 54 Thanked 134 Times in 83 Posts	If it's any use, I just replaced both key fob covers with this ebay item, I bought one first of all as I'd read the poor reviews of some of them but it all worked perfectly so I bought a second and again, no issues, they both work as they should. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303717604697

13th December 2021, 15:19	#5
KLM Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Club CDT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North West Posts: 1,289 Thanks: 691 Thanked 394 Times in 240 Posts	I found scrapyards to be a good source of key fobs. They usualy have a box they throw all the keys in from their scrapped vehicles. So you should find plenty of R75's there. They will let you have a rumage through their box. After all it's the season of good will. Kev.