Life of your key fob/remote...how long does it live?

[Kendo]

For those that have just had the tactile switch fail and want to replace it it can be found at Mouser Electronics for $0.60 each.

Tactile switch

The item you want is figure "C" 101-TF25R-EV (at least this is true for the three button key FOB head on my 2004 key). I used the 400 gf switch for my failed unlock button, but comparing the operating force to the stock switches I think 300 gf would be closer to correct.

BTW the description says it is a thru-hole part. This is incorrect it is surface mount as shown in the picture.

De-Soldering and soldering this piece is easy. Just use a soldering pencil (get one at radio shack cheap) rather than a soldering gun.

[Tool Pants]

That is a good find. I have seen those tiny switches break off the circuit board and there was not much left to even attempt to solder it back together.

[dja1980]

Originally Posted by Kendo

For those that have just had the tactile switch fail and want to replace it it can be found at Mouser Electronics for $0.60 each.

Tactile switch

That is some fantastic information! Where did you find this? I just got done ordering 4 switches. I figured I'd replace all 3 if there is a different feel to the new one, plus an addition just in case.

I'll report back once I complete the install. I'm hopeful that you just saved me several hundred dollars!

[dja1980]

I got the new switches soldered to the circuit board last Friday night. I started with the one that wasn't working, and when I found out how easy that went, I did the other two so that they would all have the same feel.

The entire project was very simple and took me about 20 minutes. Since I ordered 4 switches, I stuck a spare in the keyhead just incase I have a future repair.

Thanks to this fix and the climate control fix I found in another thread, this forum has saved me close to $1,000!!!

[RandallNeighbour]

Please send me that $1000 in savings because this forum has cost me at least that much in mods folks have posted. PM me for my mailing address.

Thank you very much.

[dja1980]

Well... if that's the case, I may have to keep that $1,000 in reserve. Actually, now that I think of it, it's already spent. Thanks to this forum, I have an appointment to have a new GAHH top put on next week. Thanks for reminding me!