CAR KEY FOB MICROSWITCH SOLDER BUTTON REPAIR FIX CHANGE TACT MICRO SWITCH

[@l.j.b9863]

I tried to fit a microswitch for half hour, found your video and done it in 1 minute. Thanks so much, legend

[@drholmes1003]

absolute legend for making this video. Googled for "car key transponder switch repair" and voila, someone else trying to avoid 300quid BMW Mini new key bill. True hero sir

[@davidblack7528]

Thank you, thank you, you save me a bunch of money. Just bought a new key fob with new circuit board, but was about to spend over $200 on re-programing. I followed your instructions and took off the new buttons and soldered them on the old circuit board and fixed my old key fob.

[@garyleeming1838]

would have been cheaper just to buy new switches if thats the way you were gonna do it,far easier when they have only got 2 pins

[@lisamorris9695]

thank you so much for putting up this video. you have literally saved me 200 quid. managed to solder my key fob and its all working - just goes to show that the garages are ripping innocent people off big time. you are now my hero - thank you x

[@trishkinneir9882]

THANKYOU...it beggars belief that people can be so ungrateful and unkind when you are helpfully putting up a video to show us what to do. It is really fiddly, and your demonstration is much appreciated!

[@elenaborowski2520]

This video was excellent! My key fell apart into pieces. This video helped me put it back together very nicely. Saved me a great deal of trouble and money. Thank you very much for this great service!

[@jimmyrobbyjunior7319]

Good video. Just fixed my Citroen key with same button issue. Total cost of 2 quid for a donor key from scrap yard. Pulled the switch off the donor board and soldered it to my keys pcb. Bit messy looking but it's solid. Cheers again

[@virj42]

Thanks for this! I used this vid as a guide and fixed my wireless headphones. Saved a bundle!

[@marcello1995]

I love the internet! Thanks a lot mate. You saved me a lot of money

[@BMACVAGS]

That "some sort of a weight" was your immobiliser chip. Try and be careful when removing that part.

[@LoveToDriveGTR]

Thanks for the video, it was really helpful. BTW the little black "weight" at the end is actually the transponder chip, without which the car will not start so it is crucial not to forget that :D

[@annymp]

could you just move that transponder chip to a new control board?

[@LoveToDriveGTR]

@@annymp Yes the chip can be moved to a new key fob case

[@annymp]

I took the top part off and installed it on my old car key. There were 4 layers and I was putting them on top of each other one by one, felt like a surgeon hahah. Definitely intense concentration work

[@armandh9287]

Thank you, this was very helpful. Especially to learn how to remove the micro switch. I had 2 keys, 1 which was not functioning and the other one which had a micro-switch damaged. Thanks to you I took a micro-switch on the one which was not functioning and I putted it on the one which had a micro-switch damaged. Finally, this works perfectly. Thank you.

[@MrMickhew]

Thanks for this. I just bought a mini with this exact problem. Will order a microswitch now that I know they can be soldered easily. The aftermarket casing are badly made, which is why it was a bit of a nightmare putting it back together. Good job !

[@martinnelson3565]

just done the same with a discovery 2 and it works ..saved my life thanks

[@ProlocksmithbrisbaneAu]

Attention to detail. Love it. Wish you were local!

[@vreedom6701]

Same here as below comment, many thanks for the upload....great job and exactly what my problem and solution was....great job😎

[@raymondpetersen3543]

Great video although I shake to much to soldier but I soaked my board in rubbing alcohol and wiggled the two buttons with the tip of a sharp knife that were stuck it took several times . After doing this a lot they freed up a little put back together and it worked. It saved me $320. which is what the local Jaguar dealer was going to charge me. I checked every locksmith in town and none of them could help me on a jaguar key fob

[@lgtweewielers]

If you dont want to solder u can also take the top half off the new microswitch and put the parts on the old one, that way you keep the origional connections and alignment. Testing the old switch without the knob on it is easy, just connect the 2 metal parts inside the switch. Put the new sping metals in and the cover with nob on top and its new :) Greetings,

[@trishkinneir9882]

Hooray. That is really good to know, cos mine is only missing the top part, and although I used to be a DT teacher with access to a soldering iron etc. I don't have one now!

[@marcey38]

can u take of the top part easily from the bottom part then ?

[@twentythree7sevensix]

This is pretty old and I haven't read all the comments but just in case you care, that thing you called 'some sort of a weight' is the transponder. Car wont start without it so pretty on to it that you even swapped it over not knowing.

[@shibuthannikkunnath1884]

The preowned mini that I bought have the same issue, I'm gonna try this. Thank you so much for putting this vide together.

[@tomowen8722]

Just changed one, £1 on eBay, +new battery £1.99 sorted. Great help seeing it on video, how much would a dealer charge? Also the re-synch process, very useful, thank you!

[@TheDarkSide46]

dont suppose you have a link do you as i cant find them

[@IMTv-gd6td]

I tried removing a switch which was not working on my key fob and managed to tear off the solder contact from the PCB board. How would you go about repairing the contact and and stalling the switch now?

[@angeladflynn]

Is there any chance you could let me know what size switch you used for this MINI key fob? I need to do EXACTLY this repair to mine! Thanks!

[@UnderGr0undErnie]

+Angela Flynn 6 x 3 ½ x 2 ½ mm (6 x 3.5 x 2.5mm)

[@victoriaseddon9184]

This was so helpful - thank you for making the video!

[@cantbebotheredakhi]

Thank you, you're a lifesaver! It worked perfectly for me 😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AfroMyrdal]

you just saved me 340 pounds mate! sweet!

[@conanhayle]

did it work? what setting did you use to test the micro switch,ohms or volts? thanks for the vid . now I have to do my Citroen key with my plumbers hands!

[@UnderGr0undErnie]

ohms or volts, you use neither, just continuity, or belling out, each country has a different term for it. I f I can do it with my sausage fingers / London underground hands, you can do it with your plumbers hands lol.

[@conanhayle]

many thanks for that , new micro switches worked a treat ...Conan

[@kevinhancock4064]

Are they common to go bad ? Ibereokaces battery bit no luck working etc

[@jmwolve]

I've got a non working citroen saxo remote fob, which came brand new with the car when i bought it about 3 or 4 months ago, it just stopped working. I've seen these kits on ebay for my car but would it fix the problem? The fob worked perfectly at first but then over time i noticed that i needed to get closer to the car to lock or unlock, untill finally it didnt work at all. I replaced the battery but no good still not working. Can any one advise?

[@aapbeer2079]

thank you so mutch this helpt me fix my E-bike switch

[@koimt6732]

Thanks a lot. You saved me 200€

[@vanai2359]

Looks pritty simple.. i have the new button, so i just ordered the soldring iron (60w) and will try to replace the old one. Hope to not fuck it up 🍀

[@filds1]

What soldering wire should i use for the switches ?

[@tonyholt90]

thanks for the info I'm about to change my busted switch and wanted to be sure. cheers

[@martinmees878]

Hi. Does the orientation of the microswitch make a difference?

[@UnderGr0undErnie]

No, you can fit it any way round.

[@MikeStrip]

97-04 Porsche Boxster has almost the same chipset. Good job.

[@nikolamilenkovic-cd5cs]

Are these NO normaly open or NC close?

[@albertsmith1048]

Aye, the little piece at the end was the transponder unit, not a weight. Good video nevertheless.

[@LOTPOR0402]

Use masking tape to hold board to surface ,and press the button and the led light to show its working

[@dinojelavic7711]

Hi, where i can buy this microswitch?

[@teresaiche4722]

Thank you so much...really helpful

[@osamaFXX]

Mine came with a different design. there is some kind of metal dome and when you press it it connect to whats beneath of points. it is broke and I dont know how to fix it.I dont know if i need to solder it or not. please help.

[@UnderGr0undErnie]

+osamaFXX have you got a picture?

[@UnderGr0undErnie]

+osamaFXX its the same micro switch that has a metal button instead of a plastic one, it does the same job. Make sure the switches you buy have the solder tags in the correct place as the ones in your fob, it does not matter if it has a plastic button or metal one.

[@osamaFXX]

UnderGr0undErnie Thanks for the reply. I sent it to a key specialist and he fixed the buttons and soldered the chip inside. 7$. I guess its better than buying a new one for 45$.

[@JosePericao]

Hey osamafxx you in the US? what kind of shop did that for you? trying to find online with no success

[@osamaFXX]

Jose Pericao No am not in the US but a specialized key fob can fix it for less than 10$. he fix my buttons and soldered the board plus cleaning the housing for 8$.

[@bassjunkie223]

Anyone got link to buy the button as mine broke and couldn't find it on the floor where it dropped

[@UnderGr0undErnie]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353604196025?hash=item525473d6b9:g:nvkAAOSwaZFa~ot8

[@bassjunkie223]

@@UnderGr0undErnie legend thankyou!

[@crushedz]

Great help.Thank you.

[@aknightwhosaysni2475]

good video mate, thanks

[@marcey38]

what did you do at 5.53 to make it work?

[@UnderGr0undErnie]

I managed to make good contact with the meter

[@sedantez24]

thanks for posting - great help

[@jensbehrens7896]

Correct size should be 6.0 x 3.8mm - I don't suggest eBay, better by real brand from RS, Digikey or similar. C&K or similar will do: www.ckswitches.com/media/1466/ksr.pdf

[@inkedbyammy]

thankyou so much

[@ramiahmadful]

good job

[@Ta3iapxHs]

thanks a lot mate

[@neilgauld2817]

touching the battery with your fingers can discharge the battery

[@johnf3278]

Nearly f..... That up

[@garyleeming1838]

why is it all you jokers on youtube only show how to replace these switches with 2 pins what about the ones with 4

[@HowthMauser1871]

Thank you a great help.