Key Fob Replacement

[jonj1611]

My key fob is knackered for a better word, keeps falling off key ring etc.

Just wondering if anyone has tried one of these : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203215553753

If so is it a straight forward job to remove bits from one key fob into the other and do you have to get a new key cut or can you just transfer over the old one?

[StephenFord]

As stated in the item description:

There is NO interior (remote/electronics/transponder chip)unit inside.
- Existing circuit board and transponder chip can be installed from your original key into the new case.
- You can have the new key blade cut at your local locksmith's 

If everything still works in your old unit, and it's just physically a bit knackered, should be fairly straightforward. You just need to make sure the Shell is as like for like replacement, you can't just upgrade to a newer shape if your original doesn't look like it.

[jonj1611]

Yes my old key fob works, picture shows the original keyfob I have going to the new style so assumed you could just change over the inside and was wondering if anyone has done it.

Have you done it?

[StephenFord]

Just now, jonj1611 said:

Have you done it?

Alas no, my key is even older than yours, and I did at one stage want a 'spare', but was far too much hassle/expense to obtain another complete key, original works just fine. Maybe someone else will chip in with their experience...

[jonj1611]

Ah right, mine is just annoying me now, it keeps falling off the key ring, the bit at the bottom keeps coming apart