FIX Landrover Discovery 3 Key HOW TO

This video will show you everything we do to fix these keys.
If you're confident with small tools and soldering you'll be ok. If you're not, then leave alone or send it to us and we'll help.
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Good luck, just be careful with making sure the solder is properly molten before pulling or pushing legs through fragile holes. You'll be fine if you take care.
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Transcript

[@dafyddhumphreys8921]

Thank God for your video. My key fell apart in the Welsh mountains. Couldn't have worked out the spring without your video.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Dafydd, lovely part of the world and glad you weren't stuck there!

[@MsSkullzone]

The only person telling about the circling plier to open the case - worked a treat . Thanks

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, thanks for the comment. Yes, it was a moment of accidental genius! We had a really stubborn case that was glued tight and I picked up the first thing nearby that could give me a bit more leverage! That was three years ago and have now opened up thousands since. With some keys, it's the only way to open them without damaging them

[@davechristie6988]

Top Tip when dismantling key fobs is to do it inside a large zip lock freezer bag. It'll catch all the bits when it explodes.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Yes really good idea, hope you found everything!

[@dsmith9503]

Thanks...Worked perfectly. How do I make it waterproof again?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, tricky one that. I would say that if you've put into a new case, that will have gaps that will let the water in unfortunately

[@michaelcantrell3678]

Use solder wick to remove solder on the switch pads. Then solder one leg of the switch only. Heat that pad gently push and align your switch, ensuring all pads line up. Solder the remaining three pads or legs....Done! Don't use a heat gun to resolder the switches as in doing so will damage the switch!

[@paullim5456]

Where did you get the switches from? I have a range rover's fob that do needs the centre switch replaced. thanks.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Paul, eBay or Amazon sell them :)

[@rogerblanc6180]

Thank you brother! Can you share with me where to get the micro switches and the Rf reader? Great video.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Roger, are you in the UK?

[@rogerblanc6180]

@@TheCarKeyMan USA

[@chrislincoln8220]

Does the key need reprogramming after a battery replacement?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Chris, no, it should just work!

[@cellpro]

Thanks for the video. Why didnt you use the existing flip blade with the key already on it instead of knocking the pin out? Would it not have worked?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

HI, we normally find that the hinge assembly, the thing that holds the blade, will not transfer from the old case to the new one. They are normally a slightly different shape and so don't work correctly. Hope that helps

[@andy70d35]

Good video, thank you.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Andy :)

[@LaRgEpOrKsWoRd]

How to find barrel bitting code to cut new key when all are lost

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Call an Auto Locksmith who will pick the lock and decode to cut a new key

[@recallbarack]

My keys were stolen. Dealer has a wait of a few months to get a replacement. I took the old ignition switch out to try to get a new mechanical key made. I also bought a used key fob from someone on Craigslist. If I am able to get the switch to turn, can the used fob be reprogrammed to start my car? 2006 LR3. Thank you.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, no, you need a new virgin key as far as I'm aware, sorry!

[@iam.DonWong]

This is a great video! Just want to ask where can buy the internal components such as buttons, battery and the 2 metal contacts for the battery?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Don, so the metal contacts come attached to the battery from new, so you just need a repair kit that includes the battery. We don't sell these at present, but you'll pick them up at Amazon or eBay. Of give us a ring and use our postal repair service :)

[@danhenderson4935]

Hi there, great video. The circuit board in my old key is fine so just need to transfer everything to the new case. However, as you mention the old flip part doesn't fit. Rather than get the blank key cut I would prefer to use the old key part. How do you go about knocking the pin out in order to interchange the key part?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

We use a pin removal punch. I'll find a link and post it

[@TheCarKeyMan]

The only trouble you may have is that the blade from your original key may not fir correctly into the new case. You may need to modify the original key blade with a needle file

[@danhenderson4935]

The Car Key Man thank you. I’ve got a nail punch set but not sure if the smallest punch is small enough. Should the pin come out fairly easily or will it take some force?

[@allanwilson2917]

Great presentation, I see you re used the old Blade (Some suppliers say you must cut a new blade.. i.e. Not interchangeable) Where can I buy a fob case identical to the one in your video ? Many thanks

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Allan, Are you in the UK?

[@michaelcantrell3678]

Ebay!

[@carlosrivera7051]

Do you offer service to fix the keys? If so where are you located. Thanks

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Carlos, are you in the UK?

[@carlosrivera7051]

No I'm in the US

[@WorldWildWanderer]

Have left you an online request through your "contact" Website page a week ago regarding cost for replacing center knob of remote Range Rover key : still no reply !!! Where can I call you?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, sorry. Are you local tro us in Lincoln?

[@alexdavidrose]

What type of switches do you use? RS seem to list hundreds!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

I'll try and find an ebay link tomorrow

[@TheCarKeyMan]

I think these will work www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3x-Switch-Button-To-Repair-Remote-Key-Fob-for-Discovery-3-Range-Rover-Freelander/282356362805?hash=item41bdc02e35:g:6JEAAOSwtfhYnaE~

[@Usctrojanduo]

where can you get the switches? What is the part number for the little switches

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, I would have thought they are on eBay, I don't have a part number sorry

[@NewmanSilva]

Thank you very much!!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Newman, glad it helped you :)

[@jabbin6373]

Where do you buy the new buttons

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, it needs a complete new case

[@BobHarvey-v6d]

Done that but the key opens doors starts everything but not the engine

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, did it start it before?

[@Sank1982]

Do you offer a service to do this for me ?

[@nathanmasten6198]

What temp are you using to remove the switches

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Nathan, we use the hot air gun at 330 degrees

[@ShadowDancer6990]

Can I send my key fob to you for repairs?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, sorry for the late reply, are you in the UK?

[@all2kx]

I don’t think it was so necessary to make it so hard to replace the battery

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Yes we agree, maybe the idea was that a sealed unit made it more roughy toughy.....but all it does it make it hard to fix

[@dasamar2284]

nice

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for watching :)

[@Devil_Dog_Ultra]

after doing this my remote still wont lock or unlock the lr3

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, did you replace the battery?

[@Devil_Dog_Ultra]

@@TheCarKeyMan yes i did i fixed it by tearing up the central locking system in the land rover and soldering the connection.

[@OdeezyVideos]

All of this JUST TO CHANGE A DAMN BATTERY !!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Yes, I agree, what a complete pain.

[@trifontrifonov5813]

Discovery

[@jonnyhead]

Er I think I'll call a guy thanks 😄😄

[@VISTATREKKER]

Great video thank you.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for watching :)

[@VISTATREKKER]

Even better than watching I managed to follow your instructions tonight and got the job done, really made my day. Thanks again. Beat the system for a moment 😎👍💪