Keyfob advice please

[Partyvan]

Hi guys on my new C I've got a problem with the key. The keyfob buttons are worn right through, down to the metal contacts underneath.

Where's the best place to get a new key? Can I get just the shell with buttons and swap my innards over?

Thanks

[Derek Mc]

ebay

Just rebuild repair refurb, simples there are some how2's I think on it somewhere

[achapman]

Yes, I just bought a new set of outer covers for the key - worked brilliantly. Before unlocking was really hit and miss, it took five or six presses to get the thing to work. I thought I needed a new key because the internal microswitch was knackered. But I got one of these refurb kits off eBay (seller was carkeysandremotes), fitted it and the key now works good as new.

So it's definitely worth spending a tenner on a refurb kit before you start thinking about spending a fortune on a new key from the stealers.

[MrSignum89]

Same thing happened to me the other week with my Signum (aggresive girlfriend used the car and pushed the unlock button right through!), it was a nightmare as the car unlocked itself and put it's windows down everytime I went near it! Bought a shell from ebay and it cost about £6 inc postage and then found a video on youtube of how to take the key to pieces which was really helpful, key is now like new! Deffo much cheaper than full replacement from dealer

[Partyvan]

Thanks guys it looks easy enough to do, the case splits in half and the battery/chipset comes out as one piece. So no messing around with anything fiddly!

[triple595]

i've done both got a new cover n battery off ebay for my existing ket, was only 10 quid iirc, but i also stumped up 60 quid for a new key from vauxhall, i only had the one key so my old one is now a spare, and i have a nice shiny new flip key with the extra pose factor

[UncleMelon]

i've done both got a new cover n battery off ebay for my existing ket, was only 10 quid iirc, but i also stumped up 60 quid for a new key from vauxhall, i only had the one key so my old one is now a spare, and i have a nice shiny new flip key with the extra pose factor

Was that £60 cut and programmed?

[triple595]

yep plus the dreaded vat of course

[UncleMelon]

Wow thats cheap, I got quoted £145...