Benz S500 Fob Repair - Won't start car.

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[@zanko11023]

Hands of a surgeon, problem solving of a programmer. Seeing you work is a thing of beauty my friend.

[@JacobLara]

I don't think some skilled surgeons are as precise as this brother.

[@SaKa-L]

Depends on the surgery type.

[@TallyTechandTroubleshooting]

Thank you for taking the time to provide the "IR fragility" demonstration, Alex. Wow, that is SUPER heat sensitive!! ALL products that I have purchased have made me money and continue to do so (ie longevity and quality). Shipping has been sent out fast and arrived as fast as can be possible (California to Florida is a lot of real estate to travel) and thank you for taking the time to post these videos. Goodness knows you have a plethora of work and are extremely busy. It is very much appreciated. Blessings to you and your family...

[@PiepsiPanic]

This guy is not a repair guy, he is an artist.👌

[@IronMan-hy1rj]

Key fob works!!! Car started right up! Another satisfied customer! Thanks Northridge Fix! Now have to clean the rats nests out because car sat for 4 years!

[@yankeedoodle7693]

"If you did not receive your package on time, do not leave a comment" LOL the gangsterest gangster

[@graemeparr6427]

A real inspiration watching a true professional at work. Your skill is truly excellent. Thank you from Australia. Graeme

[@mrwoodandmrtin]

I used your braid wicking technique, and it worked great. Many thanks.

[@JRTheElectronicGuy]

I love your guys flux. There’s really nothing like it. Still working on my batch from guys over two years ago and still works awesome. I might’ve over ordered, but after I tried your stuff I stocked up.

[@Suresh_Pillai]

That was surgical precision Alex.. Beautiful work! 👍👍

[@Altered-Stigma]

Great work as always. Precise and delicate.

[@ThriftyToolShed]

All items I have ordered have shipped out super quick. I have ordered many items, many times.

[@u9Nails]

I bet you can solder a snowball to a steel plate with that skill level! Nice repair.

[@a13Banger]

The grinding pin thumbnail got me in the door today hahaha always love when this tool is brought into the mix. Always love these videos!

[@gameth3193]

Thank you, not only did I gain some experience through your channel, but I also learned some English sentences while speaking

[@Chewligan1]

Wow better than factory !!

[@deathtrap1976]

It's a patience and skill exercise. Soldering a brittle tiny plastic piece of a half rice grain sized demands mastery af

[@StanchoStanchev-s9g]

Alex you are the best of the best i am your big fan , how you are soldering , just amazing , unbelievable !

[@Capt.Marco-Hawk-L.L.A.P]

Amazing steady hands for a very difficult repair

[@otbricki]

I wish this stuff had been available when I was a teanager

[@ChrisLawlee]

Kids today don't realise how lucky they are

[@maxwel1]

Or a coffeenager but no sodanager!

[@BVP001]

It's always nice to see your work style. Nothing more than experience. Greetings!

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

wow, you made it look easy! My first time attempting to repair one of these made a plastic mess!

[@TheTimshady337]

Another job well done!

[@muhammadmuzamil446]

Eid Mubarak Ali and your family love your videos from Pakistan

[@mytownmatt]

You asked for comments on braid wick... When I first got mine I had a super cheap soldering iron, and I didn't like it much. It was because I didn't have enough heat transfer. My new iron works great with the premium braid and it holds way more solder than the cheap stuff.

[@Z.K.7]

Great job.

[@bblod4896]

#998👍 I should have waited for #999 😂 The infrared emitter looks like it sat under an infrared heater, perhaps trying to get a tan for the summer 🤣

[@alessandrovirdis520]

Surgical👏🏻👏🏻

[@temyraverdana6421]

Wow, a difficult incredible precise reparation

[@ARNOLDFALCON]

Thank you Alex

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

nice work. nutty that they make that component so sensitive

[@Peter-oc3wl]

Amazing soldering skills !😊

[@ADF_Cable]

You are a friggen MASTER

[@666Counterforce]

Great fix again! 👍👍👍

[@rongray8934]

Nice job. You are truly a master.

[@Hejar485]

Well done

[@s96822]

would try electrically conductive 2 part epoxy to attach that IR sensor. need not worry about melting plastic. rough up apposing ends first

[@dropsosense1506]

Beautiful work.

[@jkashai]

ALEX ELECTRONIC SURGEON 😊. AMAZING...

[@dharper1387]

Nicely done!

[@Stefan_73]

Could a standard ir smd led be used instead?

[@guymanheim]

What is used during 'cleanup'? isopropyl?

[@markanderson2904]

Yes. Use 99% available on Amazon.

[@jgq5]

99% isopropyl

[@bdiddy460]

Can i use the mini soldering iron with a portable battery pack

[@spajderman9101]

Bajram Mubarak brother from Europe :-D

[@wallysprint]

wow, impressive skills good Sir!

[@antoniojustodasilva3260]

You are simply the best 👍👍👍

[@muazzambhatti1672]

instead of using the iron delicately to solder on the IR emitter , you could have simply used the same method you used to desolder it from the donor , AKA heating from the bottom . would have been much easier

[@JokerdanFF]

Good information

[@BVP001]

I would have taken it out mechanicaly. But congrats to your way!

[@beer_goggler]

We have picture! Can't believe.

[@zachariepayant3864]

Awesome job

[@redwanredwan6129]

عيدكم مبارك وكل عام انتم بخير

[@barneybotha2437]

Who also tried to blow the grinded plastic pieces away 😂

[@skullen2286]

it's like trying to solder a stick of butter, wow... xD

[@evolutionsfake]

The customer was the technician trying to fix the FOB for the real customer😂

[@bestbuildpc]

better than factory!

[@rodhester2166]

That was crazy. thanks for sharing

[@ranjitmandal1612]

Great repair

[@ausseamore8386]

Great stuff great technique

[@imperia777]

Impressive

[@FIXDIY]

Nice

[@Smith1000R]

It would also be possible to use solder paste and heat it from below, if possible. No?

[@NorthridgeFix]

Back side of the board also has a similar IR component.

[@Smith1000R]

@@NorthridgeFix It's understandable then, you're right, Alex. ;)

[@bmomjian]

I am confused why the soldering iron could be used to successfully attach the new component to the board, but when it was used to try to remove it from the board, it made the component's metal edges pop out.

[@DPLS77]

that's because the solder iron was touching the solder pads, not the component itself. the tip already had a bit of solder, so by touching only the pads he was able to solder it back. solder moves to wherever there is heat and flux.

[@NorthridgeFix]

The answer is in the video. You're not paying attention.

[@bmomjian]

@@DPLS77 So, when installing the component, you are just letting hot solder flow into the joint, while to remove it, you are heating the joint; is that the answer?

[@AfternoonPlay]

When attaching the new component, heat was only applied only to the pad, and withdrawn the split second that the solder flowed. Then the component dropped down into place. The component only experienced heat momentarily. When unsoldering, the component will not magically jump up and away from the pad (and connected heat), as it is held / fixed in place by its other soldered joint. Timing is critical for this repair, as is where the heat is applied to. It's best to have a bunch of spares when attempting this kind of repair, as the success rate can be low.

[@Dr_Y_Woo]

​@@NorthridgeFix Lol

[@jedltaief7077]

Perfect beter than factory 😅

[@gregfisher216]

Better than factory

[@mime4331]

If you tried our wicks and the other wicks what do you think? I think I can buy much more other wicks for the same amount. 😅 Otherwise - great repair.

[@DanielCardei]

You can also find the Benz S500 in our shop. If you buy 3 you get a discount.

[@gaselectricalpowerzone3515]

You forgot to say “better than factory” 😅

[@maklogetrich2378]

melted like a butter

[@jaybird57]

Thr low melt solder I bought a year or so ago worked great! Super fast shipping too.

[@shamsalfaisal]

Came in for repair.

[@althuelectronics5158]

Good🌹👍👍

[@CooLDEaFY4204Me]

Best of the Better than Factory 100%

[@bblod4896]

Pads #2 still out of stock 😢

[@NorthridgeFix]

#2 and #4 are on the way.

[@bblod4896]

@@NorthridgeFix Yahoo! 🙂

[@zakibalamita6453]

KBIR!

[@argeeman]

These hands are supposed to be in surgery somewhere. Definitely not in some PC service center!

[@haloslayer255]

This is his form of surgery. Repairing and breathing life into electronics that are thought to be dead.

[@leebannister3759]

Great/Educational video on how to handle difficult/plastic components. Going to show to be Gr 12s tomorrow :) Are there any other types of components you would have to use this technique on?

[@xlwirelesselectronicrepair]

🎉

[@randomized4368]

Why torture yourself like this and not use a hot plate?!!!

[@AlgentTalsyn]

Are IR led super sensitive to heat or something ? I don't see the point of them having such a fragile packaging.

[@kkeestar]

Plastic parts in engine, sensors which goes faulty all the time, low quality keys. They do it because it means more money for them.

[@devilussion]

Planned obsolescence most likely

[@kingoftaurus]

How else are they going to sell you a new car?

[@gordonemery6949]

This is why we watch NFR👍🇬🇧

[@devilussion]

@@kkeestar yup, how they are gonna charge hundreds of dollars if not for fragile components that costs cents?

[@NackDSP]

Mercedes engineering is so bad. That LED should last forever. It's only on for a few minutes its whole life. They over drive a part to save a few pennies that guarantees you buy a new FOB every few years for $350.

[@stringbeanrg]

Low grade plastic engineered to be flimsy so buy a new one when they fail

[@Sick5525]

14:51 better than factory :D almost.....

[@MadMax-yq9ix]

Did any cops show up when you pressed the panic button?

[@wojciechhabdas2483]

#❤

[@keremardicli4013]

Wooow

[@chamilasandaruwan8525]

Beater then factore

[@UncleAndru]

1

[@dlinneman29]

You're a brain surgeon!

[@jimbabwe3246]

90 dollars to fix a 50 dollar fob. Makes sense to me. 🤔

[@NorthridgeFix]

You clearly have no idea. You'll know when you own a benz car. Benz dealerships charge $400-$1200 with a few weeks wait time.

[@Ilikenobody]

$550 + 5 days in Bulgaria

[@MrAndersson0]

Where do you get the $50 value from? It's no way near it.

[@ArmenianBot]

If you know where to get working key fobs for a Benz, by all means, please share with the class.

[@NM-vw6xq]

$50 fob? What are you smoking?

[@romanaroun]

1st an 1st 🤣

[@yummy_blueberry]

Love from Pakistan

[@nextbizzy]

Another masterfully done project my friend. A thing of beauty

[@mz9759]

more women in power no more war haha

[@rustydusty1387]

What year s500

[@mennoTHEpenno]

your master

[@mrwoodandmrtin]

I was holding my breath the whole time you were removing the doner IR led.

[@beastpan5758]

😂😂😂

[@mistermikeanson]

He's a sensitive little LED. Nicely done!!

[@Ben79k]

Work of an artist. Very well done

[@suryavanshib]

Awesome ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻