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Aug 17th, 2020, 21:07 | #1 |
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Aliexpress replacement key shell
I've got a C30 with 2 keys and it seems like the previous owner used both regularly as both are showing considerable wear - nothing outrageous though for a 9 year old key, certainly not falling apart.
I spotted replacement shells on AliExpress so considering I have both keys and won't render myself immobile in the event of a fuck up, I took the £8 plunge! Some photos: First off, The finished result (keyring is also a £3 AliExpress special): Before & After: The internals: It's worth pointing out that it was not a 1:1 replacement. There is no 'middle piece' to the knock off and you need to transfer over a few bits: - glass rfid transponder in the narrow bit - PCB for keypad - silver battery contact - battery - key blade (see below) The new key blade: The blank blade didn't fit comfortably into the old shell and on closer inspection is quite bent. It's probably fine as a keyring loop, but I wouldn't want that to be my emergency key! In my case, I was able to just keep the original so haven't attempted to get it cut. The rear of the new key Not all the listings on AliExpress come with a badge, if you buy one without it you will have to transfer from your old key, price difference seems negligible so I recommend going for it. Mine seems to have a smudge in the printing unfortunately but is barely noticeable from any distance The aftermath - old shell With a bit more care the old shell probably could have been kept as a backup but i had no guide to open it and only had a screwdriver to hand. Had it been my only key I would have been a lot more careful.. Conclusion: Worth doing for the price even in my case but definitely so if you have a broken key but still have the transponder. No coding/cutting required unless you are missing pieces already There is a slight rattle from the transponder, if it annoys me it may get a dab of hot glue. The 'action' of sliding the key into the slot is not quite as smooth as the original key but that may come with time. Buttons are printed only rather than printed & engraved like the original so I hope they are hard wearing! I'll probably carry both keys for a little while until I'm happy everything is OK with this one but could certainly see it becoming my main key Links: The shell I bought (lots of alternatives on there too) The keyring Imgur album |
Sep 6th, 2020, 22:47 | #2 |
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I was pleased with the Aliexpress case I got for my C70's fob too. That was literally just the plastic casing and buttons.
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Sep 20th, 2020, 15:09 | #3 |
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I also got a new shell, though mine was via Ebay but still from China and likely from the exact same factory. I used the new button half and the original logo half but had to glue them together. Also, seeing as I have the accessory starter knob permanently in the ignition what I did was move the transponder chip to the body of the fob, then chopped off the shaft so it's now like a proper modern, and less awkward, fob. P. S. You do need to be somewhat careful of the printed symbols, like you said they aren't inset like the original.
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Sounds like an interesting little hack, can you explain a bit more what you have done, what do you mean by the accessory starter knob? |
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