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Title: key fob breaked
Post by: nick v6 on 03 April 2009, 16:51:24

only put new batterys in 2 weeks back and now its buggered
the light is on all the time but really dim i cant turn the imobilers off or anything to move the car
any ideas
i don't have a spare key

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: VX1 on 03 April 2009, 16:53:00

Nick, Get intouch with Martin as he repairs them. It could be just the switches that are fubard.

Paul :y

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: tunnie on 03 April 2009, 16:53:43

send it to Martin!

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: nick v6 on 03 April 2009, 16:53:50

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Nick, Get intouch with Martin as he repairs them. It could be just the switches that are fubard.

Paul :y

need to get the car mobile tho a.s.a.p

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: nick v6 on 03 April 2009, 16:54:05

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send it to Martin!

only got 1 key fob

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: Scorpio on 03 April 2009, 17:03:04

Hi Nic, Have you tried another battery. Looks like the key is making contact, all the time to drain The battery?? As you don't have another Key, suggest you buy more 'Spare batteries' untill you are able to buy another key. These keys are quite troublesome, had problems with mine, like other forum members. Good Luck, in whatever you do.

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: VX1 on 03 April 2009, 17:06:02

Trouble is Nicks key is part of the fob but not the same as the facelift ones, the fob is the key.

Paul :y

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: Scorpio on 03 April 2009, 17:16:10

Hi VX1, Thanks for that info: My keys are Two Button, which is not correct as I have to press the button on my dash, to open the Boot.
The three button keys seem to be quite expensive and a little beyound my pocket.

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: nick v6 on 03 April 2009, 17:25:47

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Trouble is Nicks key is part of the fob but not the same as the facelift ones, the fob is the key.

Paul :y

ive just got new batterys and its the little switch on the circuit board thats the problem
where can i get 1 of those little switchs from :-/

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: Welung666 on 03 April 2009, 17:52:39

have a look on the RS website under microswitches :y

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: nick v6 on 03 April 2009, 17:55:45

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have a look on the RS website under microswitches :y

RS website
you got a link lee

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: LFF64 on 03 April 2009, 18:06:46

You need to have an account to buy from RS they do not sell to the public I think you will find  :y

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: LFF64 on 03 April 2009, 18:09:10

try www.cpc.co.uk   :y

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: nick v6 on 03 April 2009, 18:11:08

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=microswitch&source=15

if i knew which one it is i could get it in the morning

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: Welung666 on 03 April 2009, 18:24:13

Nick is THIS (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-TWO-BUTTON-REMOTE-ALARM-KEY-FOB-IR_W0QQitemZ370148558900QQihZ024QQcategoryZ10404QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem) any good to you? Get your local locksmith to reprogramme it :y

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: nick v6 on 03 April 2009, 18:26:49

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Nick is THIS (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-TWO-BUTTON-REMOTE-ALARM-KEY-FOB-IR_W0QQitemZ370148558900QQihZ024QQcategoryZ10404QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem) any good to you? Get your local locksmith to reprogramme it :y

aint there a certain way to reprogram them
like putting in the ignition fo so long and pressing the button

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: Welung666 on 03 April 2009, 18:32:22

Had a google...

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Turn on ignition, Point remote control to the senser located by sun roof controls, Press and hold down remote control button,The interior light should light up to show system as been programmed OR central locking door buttons should click down and up!

Not sure if thats for a new battery or new remote though on the IR type.

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: Martin_1962 on 03 April 2009, 20:17:26

You need tech 2 to reprogram them to a new car, as to the switches - they are a bugger to solder - the 4 pin ones are not easy.

You can seperate the key from the fob then send the fob for a short holiday to have new switches fitted.

Immobiliser chip is attached to the key

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: nick v6 on 03 April 2009, 20:41:07

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You need tech 2 to reprogram them to a new car, as to the switches - they are a bugger to solder - the 4 pin ones are not easy.

You can seperate the key from the fob then send the fob for a short holiday to have new switches fitted.

Immobiliser chip is attached to the key

the switch on this key has only 2 prongs
can you pm me on cost to repair/replace the switch
thanks

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: Martin_1962 on 03 April 2009, 20:47:01

Need a photo first.

Not sure which type it is now :y

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: nick v6 on 03 April 2009, 20:55:21

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-TWO-BUTTON-REMOTE-ALARM-KEY-FOB-IR_W0QQitemZ370148558900QQihZ024QQcategoryZ10404QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

thats the key type
ill post pics tomorrow

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: Martin_1962 on 03 April 2009, 21:07:04

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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-TWO-BUTTON-REMOTE-ALARM-KEY-FOB-IR_W0QQitemZ370148558900QQihZ024QQcategoryZ10404QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

thats the key type
ill post pics tomorrow

Haven't done one of those :(

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 April 2009, 22:21:40

Infra red type IIRC

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: nick v6 on 04 April 2009, 07:54:12

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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-TWO-BUTTON-REMOTE-ALARM-KEY-FOB-IR_W0QQitemZ370148558900QQihZ024QQcategoryZ10404QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

thats the key type
ill post pics tomorrow

Haven't done one of those :(

have you got a rough idea on what it would cost to replace the switch
thanks

Title: Re: key fob breaked
Post by: TheBoy on 04 April 2009, 10:26:48

Its an IR type, and immobiliser works off the IR as well - no transponders in this type.

Fortunately, it would appear to be easy to bypass immobiliser on these IR types.