How to remove key from fob?

Sorello · 28th August 2018, 15:24

Hello there. I don't know how you are supposed to remove the key from it's fob.
I damaged it and bought a new one - all is good but can't undo the key from the old fob. The grooves are too thin to get a screwdriver in if that is what you are supposed to do, so I thought I'd ask the MG club for some advice.

I attached photos including a shot of the new fob where the key is supposed to fit in.

vitesse · 28th August 2018, 15:54

Can't see the photos but have done a few of these fobs, most of the time I've just put the blade in a vice and wiggled & pulled the fob and the key, tab & roll pin have separated.

On the odd occasion where I suspect glue has been used I've hacksawed the old keyfob where it meets the harder plastic tab and done it that way. You're not going to reuse the old one anyway.

Regards

Brunty · 28th August 2018, 19:10

Same here, used a hacksaw twice to remove old key from fob.

Mickyboy · 28th August 2018, 19:41

Removing the key blade easy...make a kettle of boiling hot water,open the key case in half with a small flat screwdriver then remove black transponder chip and remote circuit board, leaving a bare key with just one half of the case on it....MAKE SURE ITS BARE !!! then pop the bare key into a mug of hot water..use the rest for a nice cup of coffee, leave it in the mug for 5 mins to soften up the plastic the wiggle it free happy days

Mick

Sorello · 27th September 2018, 22:17

Thanks for all the answers - I used a combination of boiling water and hacksaw as well as a hammer to knock in the key using the kitchen sink to prop against.

Unfortunately the key doesn't turn the engine over (fob is paired so electrics are ok).

Every locksmith here (Bognor Regis) doesn't want to cut a duplicate key from my one which does work. Enclosed a picture of both, bad one is on the left side - maybe the edge has been hammered down a tiny bit, what do you think?

Question is: should any decent locksmith be able to cut a copy of my good key from a blank??

marinabrian · 28th September 2018, 06:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sorello

Thanks for all the answers - I used a combination of boiling water and hacksaw as well as a hammer to knock in the key using the kitchen sink to prop against.

Unfortunately the key doesn't turn the engine over (fob is paired so electrics are ok).

Every locksmith here (Bognor Regis) doesn't want to cut a duplicate key from my one which does work. Enclosed a picture of both, bad one is on the left side - maybe the edge has been hammered down a tiny bit, what do you think?

Question is: should any decent locksmith be able to cut a copy of my good key from a blank??

Doesn't turn over you say, before you dispose of the old parts of the key, you must retrieve the key transponder from the old casing.

It is mounted in the key back that you prise off to access the remote board, and looks like this.......

stevestrat · 28th September 2018, 07:54

Transponder in position.

roverbarmy · 28th September 2018, 09:40

The cuttings of the key look different. They don't match.

Sorello · 28th September 2018, 09:44

Ahh yes, I have that. I'll retreive it. Many thanks!

It worked!!

Sorello · 28th September 2018, 10:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

The cuttings of the key look different. They don't match.

Yes sorry. I had the back side of one and the front side of other key - not very useful picture I see now. Well spotted!

28th August 2018, 15:24	#1
Sorello Regular poster MG ZT 190 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bognor Regis Posts: 41 Thanks: 35 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	How to remove key from fob? Hello there. I don't know how you are supposed to remove the key from it's fob. I damaged it and bought a new one - all is good but can't undo the key from the old fob. The grooves are too thin to get a screwdriver in if that is what you are supposed to do, so I thought I'd ask the MG club for some advice. I attached photos including a shot of the new fob where the key is supposed to fit in.

28th August 2018, 19:41	#4
Mickyboy SERVICING AND DEALER DIAGNOSTICS MG ZT CDTI 135 + & MGZT CDTI AUTO 160 & ROVER 75 TOURER CDTI 160 TROPHY YELLOW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hernebay Posts: 4,331 Thanks: 818 Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,141 Posts	Removing the key blade easy...make a kettle of boiling hot water,open the key case in half with a small flat screwdriver then remove black transponder chip and remote circuit board, leaving a bare key with just one half of the case on it....MAKE SURE ITS BARE !!! then pop the bare key into a mug of hot water..use the rest for a nice cup of coffee, leave it in the mug for 5 mins to soften up the plastic the wiggle it free happy days Mick __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] T4 Owner Jobs done : new UBP, Spy hole mod, Rear hub(wheel bearing),plenum cleaned and emptied, Inline thermostat fitted,Full service, In car Digital tv/DVD Bluetooth Satnav etc, Replaced UBP, Restored headlights,Fixed airbag connection.replaced HP pump,replaced rear light seals,changed intercooler O rings. Jobs to do: ,replace drivers lock,.[/SIZE]

27th September 2018, 22:17	#5
Sorello Regular poster MG ZT 190 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bognor Regis Posts: 41 Thanks: 35 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks for all the answers - I used a combination of boiling water and hacksaw as well as a hammer to knock in the key using the kitchen sink to prop against. Unfortunately the key doesn't turn the engine over (fob is paired so electrics are ok). Every locksmith here (Bognor Regis) doesn't want to cut a duplicate key from my one which does work. Enclosed a picture of both, bad one is on the left side - maybe the edge has been hammered down a tiny bit, what do you think? Question is: should any decent locksmith be able to cut a copy of my good key from a blank?? Last edited by Sorello; 27th September 2018 at 22:20.. Reason: Added a question

28th September 2018, 07:54	#7
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,484 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Transponder in position. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

28th September 2018, 09:40	#8
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	The cuttings of the key look different. They don't match. __________________ Oil in my veins!

28th August 2018, 15:54	#2
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,537 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	Can't see the photos but have done a few of these fobs, most of the time I've just put the blade in a vice and wiggled & pulled the fob and the key, tab & roll pin have separated. On the odd occasion where I suspect glue has been used I've hacksawed the old keyfob where it meets the harder plastic tab and done it that way. You're not going to reuse the old one anyway. Regards

28th August 2018, 19:10	#3
Brunty Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Newtown Posts: 415 Thanks: 273 Thanked 95 Times in 65 Posts	Same here, used a hacksaw twice to remove old key from fob.

28th September 2018, 09:44	#9
Sorello Regular poster MG ZT 190 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bognor Regis Posts: 41 Thanks: 35 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Ahh yes, I have that. I'll retreive it. Many thanks! It worked!! Last edited by Sorello; 28th September 2018 at 10:06..