Valeo key fob, broken

chipsceola · 2nd July 2014, 23:05

as title, key fob button fractured last week end the unlock one of course, eventually would get worse over time, so needs a replacement.

Google'd Valeo and found a cheap fix at just £2.99, that's right a new key fob for less than than three pounds! Ordered 2 while I was at it for £8.39 inc. p&p.

Arrived today, removed back of original with PCB and fitted to new fob, pulled out blade from both and refitted original blade in new case, next fitted original back (with chip) to new fob and hey presto a new working key fob for very little money.

Of course those of you with saloons could have the new blade cut to same pattern as OEM key, and keep original fob and blade as a spare just in case you lock your keys in the boot, even if found by a no-good what's it, with a PCB-less case and immobiliser chip, they can't start the car.

Drewski · 9th July 2014, 15:49

How do you remove the blade?

flying_pig · 9th July 2014, 15:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewski

How do you remove the blade?

You can't on some of them
Like my one

chipsceola · 9th July 2014, 16:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewski

How do you remove the blade?

Wiggle side to side and pull, looks like it's one part but it isn't:
case components are:

Top case
Bottom case
Key blade

+ of course internal PCB and chip for immobilser.

I pulled blade from replacement first, then attacked original Valeo (from build date Nov 2002 car)

Good luck

pab · 9th July 2014, 16:48

The link provides a cheap enough fix, but at the price I would have thought a copy of the original Valeo item.

Depending on the quality of the blade it could have been cut a independant key cutting shop.

Glad your sorted.

Drewski · 9th July 2014, 17:15

Thanks...found this post with a good pic and description, although my blade doesn't have the roll pin. The "open" button on mine has come away so just a case of swapping the blade and PCB into a new top cover and use the old bottom cover with the transponder:-

www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=132716&highlight=key+bladehttp://

mbrenn · 9th July 2014, 17:20

chipsceola · 9th July 2014, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewski

Thanks...found this post with a good pic and description, although my blade doesn't have the roll pin. The "open" button on mine has come away so just a case of swapping the blade and PCB into a new top cover and use the old bottom cover with the transponder:-

www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=132716&highlight=key+bladehttp://

Good find that picture worth a 1,000 words they say, mine had no roll pin either, just a push (interference) fit -effective and cheap at twice the price.

The Rovering Member · 25th July 2015, 02:35

One left here:

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-or-...956?nav=SEARCH

Be quick.

woody1982 · 29th June 2018, 09:05

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

2nd July 2014, 23:05	#1
chipsceola This is my second home Jaguar XF 3.0D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 4,364 Thanks: 119 Thanked 509 Times in 426 Posts	Valeo key fob, broken as title, key fob button fractured last week end the unlock one of course, eventually would get worse over time, so needs a replacement. Google'd Valeo and found a cheap fix at just £2.99, that's right a new key fob for less than than three pounds! Ordered 2 while I was at it for £8.39 inc. p&p. Arrived today, removed back of original with PCB and fitted to new fob, pulled out blade from both and refitted original blade in new case, next fitted original back (with chip) to new fob and hey presto a new working key fob for very little money. Of course those of you with saloons could have the new blade cut to same pattern as OEM key, and keep original fob and blade as a spare just in case you lock your keys in the boot, even if found by a no-good what's it, with a PCB-less case and immobiliser chip, they can't start the car. __________________ Chips

9th July 2014, 17:15	#6
Drewski Loves to post 2002 CDT Connie SE Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 482 Thanks: 21 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Thanks...found this post with a good pic and description, although my blade doesn't have the roll pin. The "open" button on mine has come away so just a case of swapping the blade and PCB into a new top cover and use the old bottom cover with the transponder:- www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=132716&highlight=key+bladehttp:// Last edited by Drewski; 9th July 2014 at 17:18..

25th July 2015, 02:35	#9
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,998 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	One left here: http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-or-...956?nav=SEARCH Be quick. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

9th July 2014, 15:49	#2
Drewski Loves to post 2002 CDT Connie SE Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 482 Thanks: 21 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	How do you remove the blade?

9th July 2014, 16:48	#5
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	The link provides a cheap enough fix, but at the price I would have thought a copy of the original Valeo item. Depending on the quality of the blade it could have been cut a independant key cutting shop. Glad your sorted.

9th July 2014, 17:20	#7
mbrenn Loves to post Rover 75 Saloons Conn SE 2.0L V6 (2001) & Conn 2.0L CDTi (2003) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dungannon Posts: 489 Thanks: 109 Thanked 110 Times in 100 Posts

29th June 2018, 09:05	#10
woody1982 Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: kidwelly Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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