Car Alarm

[Smallblock454]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Naw, they're easy to do with a steady hand, regular magnifying glass and soldering iron.
Just take your time.

Yeah, easy as hell. How many did you repair successfully? And all versions of the circuit boards? And all kinds of wear?

Had some that were "repaired" by DIY guys. Conclusion: i reject now key fobs that formerly were repaired by DIY people.

Good luck!

[paulofto]

I repaired my key fob by soldering in 3 new micro switches that I got from a guy in the UK. I have hands like hams and the eyesight of a mole but with the use of a head visor magnifier, fine tipped soldering iron and a steady hand I did it. That was 3 years ago and it still works fine.

I should probably do my spare key before I go completely blind.

[p3230]

Originally Posted by Smallblock454

Yeah, easy as hell. How many did you repair successfully? And all versions of the circuit boards? And all kinds of wear?

Had some that were "repaired" by DIY guys. Conclusion: i reject now key fobs that formerly were repaired by DIY people.

Good luck!

I agree with you on that one. I am pretty good at repairing electronics and I know it's quite the job, and I have a soldering station that I use and am very handy with.

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by Smallblock454

Yeah, easy as hell. How many did you repair successfully?

I don't keep track, exactly, but a rough estimate would be 150-200. Did you see my article about it in SlipStream?
I've also helped a couple dozen repair their own by guiding them to my DIY thread and providing advice along the way.


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[my15window]

So in the long run better to have both of mine fixed or just buy 2 new head units and reprogram them.
mine works for 10 minutes with new battery, then buttons won't work, light still flash,
put in another new battery it works... tried everything.