Worn out keys

whynothot · 3rd April 2018, 21:34

I'm sure this has already been covered, but just wanted recent opinions.

The buttons on both my keys have worn out. One key is missing the Unlock button altogether (fell onto road and couldn't be found). Buttons cracked and failing on other key too.

Need replacement bodies and some new buttons.

What's best thing to do?

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 3rd April 2018, 21:37

Contact MarinaBrian
He fixed mine for me when the micro switches inside broke.

suzublu · 3rd April 2018, 21:37

Buy Valeo key cases from ebay etc, swap the internals, bob is a very nice uncle

m2n · 3rd April 2018, 21:38

When I bought my R75 back in February, the seller very kindly gave me the key fob with both rubber buttons missing and could see circuit board, would only work manually. I just went to branch of Timpsons bought new key fob and he transferred circuit board to new fob, cleaned circuit board, I asked for new battery, cost me £30 all in ...job done.

steve-45 · 3rd April 2018, 21:45

Last Valeo case I bought was about £7, and it took about 15 mins to change the blade and circuit board over.

m2n · 3rd April 2018, 22:25

I only had one key when bought car but got another one cut, ok not got circuit board but is ok for spare...

Mike Noc · 4th April 2018, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by m2n

I only had one key when bought car but got another one cut, ok not got circuit board but is ok for spare...

Forget the circuit board - without the immobiliser chip I can't see you starting the engine, so not much use unless you have looked the original key in the car of course.

m2n · 4th April 2018, 15:16

I stand corrected... went to check car.... i have unlocked doors but will not start engine....used key with circuit board and it started.....

suzublu · 4th April 2018, 15:20

You've got to have the transponder to start the car

stevestrat · 4th April 2018, 15:24

All the PCB does is the central locking, as Ronnie says its the transponder that disables the immobiliser allowing the car to be started. To get a key that does it all you either pay £200+ to Xpart or see one of the traders that does keys . . . . for a lot less than £200+!

3rd April 2018, 21:34	#1
whynothot Newbie MG ZT+ CDTi 135 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: swansea Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Worn out keys I'm sure this has already been covered, but just wanted recent opinions. The buttons on both my keys have worn out. One key is missing the Unlock button altogether (fell onto road and couldn't be found). Buttons cracked and failing on other key too. Need replacement bodies and some new buttons. What's best thing to do?

3rd April 2018, 21:38	#4
m2n Gets stuck in Rover 75 2004 Contemporary SE 2.5 Auto Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Preston Posts: 513 Thanks: 67 Thanked 56 Times in 46 Posts	When I bought my R75 back in February, the seller very kindly gave me the key fob with both rubber buttons missing and could see circuit board, would only work manually. I just went to branch of Timpsons bought new key fob and he transferred circuit board to new fob, cleaned circuit board, I asked for new battery, cost me £30 all in ...job done. __________________ To have and not need, than need and not have. Eve was born on: Tuesday 14th September 2004 @ 07.54.23 Date of first Registration: Friday 24th September 2004 She was the: 103,715th 75 to run off production line, out of 112,381 She was the: 382nd 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary SE to be made out of 686 She was the: 1,415th 75 in Firefrost Red (code CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75's

3rd April 2018, 22:25	#6
m2n Gets stuck in Rover 75 2004 Contemporary SE 2.5 Auto Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Preston Posts: 513 Thanks: 67 Thanked 56 Times in 46 Posts	I only had one key when bought car but got another one cut, ok not got circuit board but is ok for spare... __________________ To have and not need, than need and not have. Eve was born on: Tuesday 14th September 2004 @ 07.54.23 Date of first Registration: Friday 24th September 2004 She was the: 103,715th 75 to run off production line, out of 112,381 She was the: 382nd 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary SE to be made out of 686 She was the: 1,415th 75 in Firefrost Red (code CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75's

4th April 2018, 15:16	#8
m2n Gets stuck in Rover 75 2004 Contemporary SE 2.5 Auto Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Preston Posts: 513 Thanks: 67 Thanked 56 Times in 46 Posts	I stand corrected... went to check car.... i have unlocked doors but will not start engine....used key with circuit board and it started..... __________________ To have and not need, than need and not have. Eve was born on: Tuesday 14th September 2004 @ 07.54.23 Date of first Registration: Friday 24th September 2004 She was the: 103,715th 75 to run off production line, out of 112,381 She was the: 382nd 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary SE to be made out of 686 She was the: 1,415th 75 in Firefrost Red (code CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75's

4th April 2018, 15:24	#10
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,478 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	All the PCB does is the central locking, as Ronnie says its the transponder that disables the immobiliser allowing the car to be started. To get a key that does it all you either pay £200+ to Xpart or see one of the traders that does keys . . . . for a lot less than £200+! __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

3rd April 2018, 21:37	#2
Andy_with_a_screwdriver Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Plymouth Posts: 695 Thanks: 141 Thanked 153 Times in 117 Posts	Contact MarinaBrian He fixed mine for me when the micro switches inside broke.

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Buy Valeo key cases from ebay etc, swap the internals, bob is a very nice uncle

3rd April 2018, 21:45	#5
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Last Valeo case I bought was about £7, and it took about 15 mins to change the blade and circuit board over.

4th April 2018, 15:20	#9
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	You've got to have the transponder to start the car