Key Fob Microswitch!

ade75 · 12th September 2009, 10:20

Anyone know where I can buy a microswitch for my key fob?
The microswitch for unlocking the car has become detatched from its contacts on the PCB and the lugs to solder it back on no longer remain!
Any advice on obtaining asimilar microswich that will do the job will be appreciated.

baxlin · 12th September 2009, 12:01

The same thing happened to me, but the repair took minutes only, even though you need tiny fingers or tweezers. You need to take the printed circuit bit out of the case. I literally put the tiniest bit of superglue on the microswitch and put it back in place. It can be tested before reassembly.

As a belts-and-braces precaution, I also put a bit of sellotape to reinforce it. But NOT over the button, as it will hold it down! Obvious I know, but I still did it at first.

I did this repair a couple of months ago, and still no problem.

HTH

Malcolm

jaygee · 12th September 2009, 12:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by ade75

Anyone know where I can buy a microswitch for my key fob?
The microswitch for unlocking the car has become detatched from its contacts on the PCB and the lugs to solder it back on no longer remain!
Any advice on obtaining asimilar microswich that will do the job will be appreciated.

try this seller on ebay he repairs the fobs...
fobs-uk-2008

http://cgi.ebay.co.UK/ws/eBayISAPI.D...E:B:EF:GB:1120

ade75 · 12th September 2009, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by baxlin

The same thing happened to me, but the repair took minutes only, even though you need tiny fingers or tweezers. You need to take the printed circuit bit out of the case. I literally put the tiniest bit of superglue on the microswitch and put it back in place. It can be tested before reassembly.

As a belts-and-braces precaution, I also put a bit of sellotape to reinforce it. But NOT over the button, as it will hold it down! Obvious I know, but I still did it at first.

I did this repair a couple of months ago, and still no problem.

HTH

Malcolm

Yeah, tried this Mal but had no success, the lugs aint making contact!

ade75 · 12th September 2009, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaygee

try this seller on ebay he repairs the fobs...
fobs-uk-2008

http://cgi.ebay.co.UK/ws/eBayISAPI.D...E:B:EF:GB:1120

Thanxs for that, I have contacted him and asked if its Ok to send just the PCB, as I need the key blade cos I dont have a spare.

12th September 2009, 10:20	#1
ade75 Newbie rover 75 classic cdt se Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pembrey Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Key Fob Microswitch! Anyone know where I can buy a microswitch for my key fob? The microswitch for unlocking the car has become detatched from its contacts on the PCB and the lugs to solder it back on no longer remain! Any advice on obtaining asimilar microswich that will do the job will be appreciated.

12th September 2009, 12:01	#2
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	The same thing happened to me, but the repair took minutes only, even though you need tiny fingers or tweezers. You need to take the printed circuit bit out of the case. I literally put the tiniest bit of superglue on the microswitch and put it back in place. It can be tested before reassembly. As a belts-and-braces precaution, I also put a bit of sellotape to reinforce it. But NOT over the button, as it will hold it down! Obvious I know, but I still did it at first. I did this repair a couple of months ago, and still no problem. HTH Malcolm __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!