Ignition Key Remote playing up

[Robho]

OK< my mistake!

Since the switch had fallen off, I was mistaken as to where on the circuit board it sits. Having tried it by the car, on the correct place it works!

Its now a case of whether it can be re-soldered onto the baord. I've a feeling ny soldering irons (which are little used nowadays may be too large (carry too much heat)...let only my near vision at the moment.

Any tips welcome

thanks again
Rob

[jj9]

. . .  I've taken a photo if someone can tell me how to add it here please...I can see the insert an image but was hoping for a "paste" option!

I find it easier to add a photo as an attachment.

At the bottom of the box where you type the post you will see the "Attachments" section, click "Choose file" then find the file on your computer, after that click on the "Add Attachment" button on the Right..... you will figure the rest.


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[mikeB]

OK< my mistake!

Since the switch had fallen off, I was mistaken as to where on the circuit board it sits. Having tried it by the car, on the correct place it works!

Its now a case of whether it can be re-soldered onto the baord. I've a feeling ny soldering irons (which are little used nowadays may be too large (carry too much heat)...let only my near vision at the moment.

Any tips welcome

thanks again
Rob

If the whole switch has become detached I suggest you find an auto electrician to resolder it if you can't tackle it yourself. If you know any radio amateurs they are usually good at soldering.

If the switch has fallen apart you can get replacements from CPC in Preston, a branch of Farnell. Does it look something like this

https://uk.farnell.com/c-k-components/km...dp/2845721

Mike

[Robho]

thanks Mike. Yes, that's the one. I've asked a local specialist who has done something similar for me before... or I'll order a smaller soldering iron and have a go myself.

[mikeB]

thanks Mike. Yes, that's the one. I've asked a local specialist who has done something similar for me before... or I'll order a smaller soldering iron and have a go myself.

Good luck. If ever the remote plastic casing wears thin you can get replacements on eBay. Very cheap too. You just transfer the whole innards to the new case

[Robho]

That's a good tip, too. Thanks.

Well, good news, a local chap did it for me this morning. All back and working

Thanks to those who contributed in the thread.

[jj9]

Good luck. If ever the remote plastic casing wears thin you can get replacements on eBay. Very cheap too. You just transfer the whole innards to the new case

Just to add . . .  make sure that you remember to transfer the transponder chip from the old key case to the new one!

That's a good tip, too. Thanks.

Well, good news, a local chap did it for me this morning. All back and working

Thanks to those who contributed in the thread.

Great result 


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