Best way to fix my spare key?

Drewski · 8th September 2020, 14:30

I have the blade, the pcb and transponder, but the case is trash. Is there a fob available that I can slot the blade in without too much agro? I have one new case but the slot for the blade is too big.
Thanks, Drew.

vitesse · 8th September 2020, 17:51

I've bought quite a few from this place, not the most responsive but they arrive in due course and fit well. Link: http://carkeyfob.co.uk/index.php?rou...product_id=423

Regards

ps You've got to keep the plastic bit that fits on top of the blade, with roll pin, and transfer that to the new case, perhaps that's why you say the slot is too big(?).

Drewski · 8th September 2020, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitesse

ps You've got to keep the plastic bit that fits on top of the blade, with roll pin, and transfer that to the new case, perhaps that's why you say the slot is too big(?).

Yes...that's where I went wrong

Thanks.

Drewski · 8th September 2020, 19:03

The blade has come out and left its surround in the case. Looks like I need a complete new key

vitesse · 8th September 2020, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewski

The blade has come out and left its surround in the case. Looks like I need a complete new key

All is not lost, you could buy this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-...8AAOSw4mxdEhkq just to get the blade holder.
or
get a Stanley knife and cut away the softer plastic casing until you get to the old blade holder (harder plastic). Clean it up and shove some stiff wire through the hole which holds the blade, and a bit of glue to seal it.

I've had similar problems when the blade has been superglued in place, just take your time.

Regards

cb750chris · 8th September 2020, 20:08

If you're careful it is possible to knock the roll pin out of the old blade, and out of the plastic housing on the new blade and just swap the blades - although some of the pattern cases now have a blade that 'steps in' by the roll pin, the plastic housing is made for a narrower key blade - So this may not be possible depending on your new case

It runs · 8th September 2020, 21:44

I used the above eBay item today . Iv ordered a second one today it was brilliant .
I will have 2 keys that work properly
I have been putting it of for ages .

The Rovering Member · 9th September 2020, 00:52

Yes, l also used the above key as both my blocks had been glued in. A simple matter to swap the roll-pins into the new blocks.

Drewski · 11th September 2020, 14:35

Blade swapped over, (thanks for that), but now the remote won't work once the cover is snapped on.....works fine with the cover off, cover on, no go, buttons won't press. Had to put it away for a while, was driving me nuts.

vitesse · 11th September 2020, 17:47

Some shells are better than others. If the red light is on when the casing is snapped together then the inner prong of the button is too long and needs shortening. If the opposite, and it's not activating try a bit of padding.

And make sure the board is held in place by the plastic internal clips.

Just for the record I've never used the shells I linked to, rather I linked to the site for the blade holder.

Regards

8th September 2020, 14:30	#1
Drewski Loves to post 2002 CDT Connie SE Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 482 Thanks: 21 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Best way to fix my spare key? I have the blade, the pcb and transponder, but the case is trash. Is there a fob available that I can slot the blade in without too much agro? I have one new case but the slot for the blade is too big. Thanks, Drew. Last edited by Drewski; 8th September 2020 at 16:36..

8th September 2020, 17:51	#2
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,528 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	I've bought quite a few from this place, not the most responsive but they arrive in due course and fit well. Link: http://carkeyfob.co.uk/index.php?rou...product_id=423 Regards ps You've got to keep the plastic bit that fits on top of the blade, with roll pin, and transfer that to the new case, perhaps that's why you say the slot is too big(?). Last edited by vitesse; 8th September 2020 at 17:53.. Reason: More info

8th September 2020, 19:03	#4
Drewski Loves to post 2002 CDT Connie SE Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 482 Thanks: 21 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	The blade has come out and left its surround in the case. Looks like I need a complete new key __________________ 2002 Connie CDT Tourer

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cb750chris Trader Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 849 Thanks: 201 Thanked 292 Times in 200 Posts	If you're careful it is possible to knock the roll pin out of the old blade, and out of the plastic housing on the new blade and just swap the blades - although some of the pattern cases now have a blade that 'steps in' by the roll pin, the plastic housing is made for a narrower key blade - So this may not be possible depending on your new case __________________ Now offering T4 services in the Fareham area Replacement keys programmed / supplied / cut Diesel 135 upgrade available IPK virginisation and T4 matching available Sorry, due to a big change in home circumstances, I am unable to do any large jobs at present, but can still offer evening time diagnostics.

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The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,953 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Yes, l also used the above key as both my blocks had been glued in. A simple matter to swap the roll-pins into the new blocks. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

8th September 2020, 21:44	#7
It runs Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Skelmersdale Posts: 181 Thanks: 15 Thanked 49 Times in 42 Posts	I used the above eBay item today . Iv ordered a second one today it was brilliant . I will have 2 keys that work properly I have been putting it of for ages .

11th September 2020, 14:35	#9
Drewski Loves to post 2002 CDT Connie SE Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 482 Thanks: 21 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Blade swapped over, (thanks for that), but now the remote won't work once the cover is snapped on.....works fine with the cover off, cover on, no go, buttons won't press. Had to put it away for a while, was driving me nuts. __________________ 2002 Connie CDT Tourer

11th September 2020, 17:47	#10
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,528 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	Some shells are better than others. If the red light is on when the casing is snapped together then the inner prong of the button is too long and needs shortening. If the opposite, and it's not activating try a bit of padding. And make sure the board is held in place by the plastic internal clips. Just for the record I've never used the shells I linked to, rather I linked to the site for the blade holder. Regards