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Jul 17th, 2016, 16:08 | #1 |
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Key fob
Hi i have a key to My xc90 with which the spring has Gone on the actual blade so it flops about. Is there anyone to send it to for repair or could I do it myself?
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Jul 17th, 2016, 16:44 | #2 |
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Ive got same problem
Ive seen a few adverts on ebay for replacement xc90 cases which indicate that it can be repaired by yourself. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5Buttons-F...kAAOSwuhhXXmGg |
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Jul 17th, 2016, 20:31 | #3 |
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Watch out when using replacement cases. You will have to carefully remove the security chip which is embedded in the plastic of the original key fob.
If you can remove it without damage it will then need to be bonded into your replacement fob. Alternatively, you could tape the old key head near the ignition barrel but it will rather compromise your security! |
Jul 17th, 2016, 21:01 | #4 |
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Both of ours are broken. Never done anything about it due to the replacement cost if it goes wrong. We just make sure that we put the key in the ignition so the the key ends up out rather than flopping about.
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Jul 18th, 2016, 15:32 | #5 | |
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I'm thinking along the lines of taking the spring mechanism from the new case and fitting it into the original key. That is if it is compatible |
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Jul 18th, 2016, 20:14 | #6 |
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Yes I think it looks doable. I mean the hardest thing must be the transponder removal which is bonded in by I'm guessing a bit of resin. The head seems easy enough. I may order a case / head and give it a try.
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Jul 18th, 2016, 23:46 | #7 | |
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The EBay unit needs to be well glued back together as it doesn't snap together as strongly as the original. Now, a few months later it's prising itself apart and the key gets stuck in the fob casing sometimes! I'm going to have to re do it all. Quite honestly if the key flopping out is all thats wrong out I'd sooner just put up with that minor inconvenience. However the EBay fob is OK in other respects. |
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