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Old 07-19-2025, 06:12 PM   #1
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My concern is being able to see what im doing!
I ordered the vuttons and a new top piece for the remote QUOTE=maxbottomtime;668037]Do you know how to solder electronics? It's really not too fine for the button. pretty simple.


I had a button off, soldered a new one on. Unfortunately my car lost the key, so i had to replace the fob.

A new remote pcb + programming will be $300 give or take, so take a swing at soldering first.[/QUOTE]
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Old 07-20-2025, 09:27 AM   #2
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My concern is being able to see what im doing!
My concern as well but I figure it is worth a try for the low cost of the kit.
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My concern is being able to see what im doing!
I ordered the vuttons and a new top piece for the remote QUOTE=maxbottomtime;668037]Do you know how to solder electronics? It's really not too fine for the button. pretty simple.


I had a button off, soldered a new one on. Unfortunately my car lost the key, so i had to replace the fob.

A new remote pcb + programming will be $300 give or take, so take a swing at soldering first.
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I can't speak to your vision, but it's fairly large for electronics. You can use an illuminated magnifying glass if that would help.
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Old 07-22-2025, 03:23 PM   #4
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Went better than I thought! solder on new microswitch, replaced the top key cover piece and it all works, joy to have remote again!
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Went better than I thought! solder on new microswitch, replaced the top key cover piece and it all works, joy to have remote again!
Great to hear
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