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[Lizzie Zoom]

Not for the first time with my past Omega's, and now with my existing one, both key fobs have given up the ghost with the integral clip that is meant to stop the yoke separating from the main battery compartment, usually when you are pulling the key out of the ignition.

So I came up with a simple fix.  1mm hole drilled carefully into one of the sides of the yoke (the side without the chip), and a shallow (not penetrating) corresponding hole in the side of the battery compartment, and the two sections put together with an ex-electrical switch cable brass grub screw neatly screwed in to hold both together.  Simples!

[Andy B]

... usually when you are pulling the key out of the ignition.
.....

My wife is heavy handed too 

[Nick W]

A couple of blobs from a hot glue gun works.

[Lizzie Zoom]

A couple of blobs from a hot glue gun works.

Then you cannot get to the battery

[Andy B]

A couple of blobs from a hot glue gun works.

Then you cannot get to the battery

Hot glue can be pulled apart if needed 

[Nick W]

A couple of blobs from a hot glue gun works.

Then you cannot get to the battery

Hot glue can be pulled apart if needed 

It's very handy for such small items that need to be almost permanently attached.

[BazaJT]

Sounds like a decent fix that seems "permanent" but can easily be dismantled if/when needed

[Nick W]

Also, get rid of all of the shrapnel on your keyring. You do not want every key you've ever owned hanging off the ignition key. Split it into usable bunches, even if you keep them in the car.

[TheBoy]

Is this a common problem.  Never had an issue on any of mine?


If ever I did break a fob, I'd rummage through my spares box, and dig out the tech2, and treat it to a "new" one.

[VXL V6]

Is this a common problem.  Never had an issue on any of mine?


If ever I did break a fob, I'd rummage through my spares box, and dig out the tech2, and treat it to a "new" one.

I think it may have happened to one of mine once.

I might not have a genuine Tech II but can achieve the same  , that said, should only be a case of cutting the blade if replacing the horseshoe, PCB and Immobiliser chip will swap over.

[TheBoy]

WHat happens, guessing the little clip on the horshoe snaps off?

Heavy handedness, as never broken one myself, and must have replaced hundreds of batteries, and probably repaired nearly as many fobs...

 

[Lizzie Zoom]

Is this a common problem.  Never had an issue on any of mine?


If ever I did break a fob, I'd rummage through my spares box, and dig out the tech2, and treat it to a "new" one.

I think it may have happened to one of mine once.

I might not have a genuine Tech II but can achieve the same  , that said, should only be a case of cutting the blade if replacing the horseshoe, PCB and Immobiliser chip will swap over.

But that involves cost, with a new blade and then having it cut. My solution cost nothing as I have spare electrical fittings for grub screws in stock.

In addition my fobs have had their locking tabs forced too many times by Vx technicians when giving me a battery change at the annual service. Previous ones also suffered from the same treatment, but at my hand!!

[Nick W]

WHat happens, guessing the little clip on the horshoe snaps off?

Heavy handedness, as never broken one myself, and must have replaced hundreds of batteries, and probably repaired nearly as many fobs...

 

Happens all the time. I've spent far too much time on my hands and knees looking for customer's immobiliser chips. Every one of them had big bunches of keys, which is also true of worn ignition lock barrels.

[Kevin Wood]

WHat happens, guessing the little clip on the horshoe snaps off?

Heavy handedness, as never broken one myself, and must have replaced hundreds of batteries, and probably repaired nearly as many fobs...

 

Happens all the time. I've spent far too much time on my hands and knees looking for customer's immobiliser chips. Every one of them had big bunches of keys, which is also true of worn ignition lock barrels.

Good point, actually. I think my keyring is due a cull.

[aaronjb]

WHat happens, guessing the little clip on the horshoe snaps off?

Heavy handedness, as never broken one myself, and must have replaced hundreds of batteries, and probably repaired nearly as many fobs...

 

Happens all the time. I've spent far too much time on my hands and knees looking for customer's immobiliser chips. Every one of them had big bunches of keys, which is also true of worn ignition lock barrels.

Good point, actually. I think my keyring is due a cull.

Just put all the extras in the centre arm rest like James..  (Sorry James )