Key Repair Ford Transit Custom HOW TO change case and battery

[@gobbledegookalex]

Great help, many thanks. I had two keys with exact issue with a broken battery terminal. I'd thought for ages the battery was unrepairable, but wasn't prepared to pay the £150 to have it replaced. When the second one went, I found this video I'm too cheap and impatient to buy a new battery, case, solder mop etc and have managed to get mine working again without the need, so thought it helpful to explain how. I just opened the case (as per video. I had the special tool which was very helpful) and noticed the remote worked fine if the battery was forced into place just using my fingers. I was able to force the battery in place and held it there with a strip of insulation tape, and the stuck some foam strip the battery compartment (instead of the silicone shown in the video) to keep the battery in place once inside the case. I checked the remotes worked okay, then used some araldite to glue the case back together. Both keys now work fine, although I would admit it would have been better to have a new battery and resolder as per the video which I will do if the repair doesn't last. I will remove this advice if my repair fails.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the great post, really hope this helps everyone :)

[@libi6583]

I’ve used this video several times over the last couple of years (2 Ford cars). Easy to follow. Thank you very much.

[@IainSnell]

Watched two videos from these guys for two different types of keys and they are very informative, highly accurate and tell you what issues may arise while dismantling and reassembling so definitely worth checking out even if you have a fairly good idea what you are doing. Keep up the good work guys

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the great feedback :)

[@IainSnell]

No problem. I know feedback is everything for a company and a company like yours that don't fleece their customers by selling them the parts they need and providing them with the video tutorials to do it themselves saving a substantial amount on main dealer costs should get the recognition they deserve. Thanks again

[@leacullen9491]

Great informative video.Managed to swap the blade on mine aswell , just need to shave of a mm with a file and it slots in , pin back in and sorted

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Lea, thanks for the info and the feedback :)

[@TourettesMobileMechanic]

Thank you. Couldn’t find anything about a broken key. Great stuff and thank you again!!

[@trevorhill8612]

I find it incredible that you cannot just swap the bloody battery, this must be a Ford money earner for a lot of people who maybe don't have your skills.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Trevor, yes it's incredibly frustrating for everyone....

[@adamcunningham2511]

You can change the battery. But the soldering on the chip had failed if you watched the video....

[@emilionoventa7033]

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[@stevewebb619]

I have just replaced the case on my insignia key which had a worn out button, I followed the video instruction and everything went as it should. I have just saved myself a small fortune as Vauxhall quoted me £360 for a new key 😂 I have done the job myself for £20. Thank you 👍

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Steve, really pleased it helped you and you saved this money, especially at the moment! Thanks for the feedback :)

[@keith26mh]

Great video. I managed to knock the pin out and fit the existing profiled key end to the new ratchet mechanism and all works fine

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Good work !

[@slawomirniedzwiecki229]

I managed to replace the key as well as I have no key cutter.Easy job.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done, thanks for the feedback :)

[@Pitchfella]

Thanks for the video. Found of the battery legs ripped off, resoldered it and secured it with hotglue.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done, glad it helped you :)

[@MrKanga1231]

I've had the same problem with both keys. I thought the warranty would cover the replacement but the Ford dealer(Stoneacre) wanted my van for a full day to do a diagnostic on the key(yeah right) I priced an alternative key fob which came out at £160 each. So out come the tools, opened it up and soldered the contact back to the circuit board. Bingo, it works a dream. Didn't cost me a penny. I will buy a new battery for the other fob but needed a quick fix for the issue on the 1st key. Thanks key man for your help.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, well to be honest, I'm not sure what any warranty covers these days. Keys aren't usually on any warranty. It's amazing how the battery just floats about inside don't you think? It's no wonder the legs snap. Glad you got it sorted

[@jamiebendall6913]

Your link to the battery is the wrong battery. But thanks for the helpful video :)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks, not sure how I got that wrong! I've updated it and thanks again

[@SCARFACE-gp4fy]

Many thanks for the vid bought a focus the spare key blade wouldn't lock shut the dealership would not authorize a new one followed your vid swapped the blades ground a bit off the end perfect fit new key cheers 🍻🍻🍻

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Good job! Glad it helped and well done :)

[@bonesmakoy667]

So just to clarify…..to do this I’ll need a replacement battery, some pliers to pop it open, soldering iron, solder, silicone and a new aftermarket case? Cheers

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're ery welcome and I'm really pleased it helped :)

[@davidcarr3052]

My key got washed and now won't work the car still starts but the button don't work if I crack this case open same key as your one I have an old focus key would the board fit inside the older version ford key MK2.5focus

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, it will fit into a Focus case the same size and shape. But if the key isn't working now, why do you want to swap it? I think you just need a new key

[@davidcarr3052]

@@TheCarKeyMan to clean the inside and hope I can get it to work again

[@jackmatthews6440]

Great video and very informative. Ive just got a question... a young lad working at Halfords who couldn't help me reckons the key will need reprogramming back at ford because once the battery is taken out it deletes it's link with the vehicle? Is this true?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Jack, on some cars this is the case. For your Ford we have seen this occasionally. For some reason the van doesn't recognise the buttons being pressed, but then if the key is recoded it starts to work! Not sure why this just happens sometimes, instead of every time. You don't need a dealer, there are plenty of independants that can do this for you if needed

[@dorsetrocks]

hello, thanks for the video. the link you added seems to be for bmw batteries. is this an error, or are these batteries interchangable with the one for ford transit 350 2018?? thanks alot in advance for your reply.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

From memory, yes they are interchangeable

[@dorsetrocks]

@@TheCarKeyMan thanks alot for your reply, very much appreciated.

[@milanmatejic2954]

does this work on “ford tourneo connect” 2019 car key too?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Milan, yes I believe so

[@grumpy_0ld_man]

Welp... Looks like I'm gonna open and close the bloody thing by hand. Thanks for the video, good stuff.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Yes, completely over engineered, a Ford disaster. Thanks for watching :) Stay safe

[@andystuart3358]

Love the video, hoping you can help with a question. I have a ford focus my13 with exactly the same key as this video. Both keys operate the central locking but now only one will crank and start , the other causes "immobilizer active" fault message. Has the transponder chip failed you think?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, yes sounds like the chip gas died inside the key. Only answer is a new key unfortunately

[@rampygrewal6341]

Just now I fixed my van key First I was ask someone they said 200 for new key 🗝 Thank you very much

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're very welcome :)

[@aksumurhe4100]

THAT'S WHAT THEY TOLD ME TOO! WHAT THE HELL! cant believe it

[@askeboy]

I have this key, it stopped working, and the mechanic told me it will recharge as I take it on a longer drive - is this untrue? Is the source of failure always a faulty battery? Thanks for the video!

[@mikeridge3229]

I don't have a screw on the back of my new key fob can i still open it,or send it back before 30 day return policy.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hello, we don't sell these, but yes send it back to whoever sold it to you!

[@mgtinick]

Thank you, it made replacing the battery for my keyless C-Max fob very easy.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome, that's the idea, glad it helped you :)

[@mcasarini9073]

Thank you! Worked well. Saved 300€!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Good job :)

[@ColinWatters]

Does the battery power the transponder/ID chip or just the remote?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Colin, just the remote buttons. The transponder is powered by the van, when the ignition is turned

[@papaslippers]

Is it expensive to get key cut thanks and were would you recommend thanks

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, we’ll it depends on who does it and what key you are after. From long experience, I only supply genuine OEM keys now. There are cheap copies available but they can be very troublesome. Expect to pay. E tween £180-£250 for a dealer key, or even more at the dealer. Cheaper keys can be as cheap as£120 but I don’t like them and they have caused me lots of trouble

[@metalic6030]

Helped me out alot, thanx! 🎉

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You’re very welcome, glad it helped :)

[@imlisafromearth]

Whats that nifty little pliers looking tool you used to prize open the case called? Cheers

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, they are called external circlip pliers

[@thinwhitedukebowie4942]

Great video to change battery. Did mine in a minute to change. 👍

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great job, glad it helped :)

[@andrewstamps2806]

Hi need my ford transit custom key repaired....battery solder thing gone on it im assuming, do you offer this service? Cheers

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Andrew, no sorry not anymore. We used to fix these by post, but often we'd make sure it was transmitting when it left ours, but didn't work the central locking when our customers received it back. So I think there are other issues, not just the battery

[@SYScottiey]

Thanks for the video. This is more A level than the usual Ford remote battery like in the Ford Ranger. Why do they make it so difficult in some Models and a walk in the park for others. Even the Kuga battery is easy. The Ranger is easy and even the after market keys we had made up (remote fobs) at ££ each have simple ways to pop the battery. As it’s a lease Ford key I’m not touching it. Had it been my own absolutely delighted with your video. I have the equipment! Do you have a link to the battery needed although if you have a button battery the casing for the battery probably is much cheaper than the £9-10 any thoughts?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, sorry don’t have a link at the moment. Yes these keys are just a real pain

[@khaled4759]

Thank you. Merci

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome, thanks for watching :)

[@patriciahull9396]

I have a got a Ford KA and the side bit that holds the battery in the key fob has fallen out and got lost. Does anyone know if I Can I get a replacement please

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Patricia, no they're not sold separately im afraid. The best way to fix your problem is probably to buy a used key off ebay, and rob the part from the old key and put it into yours

[@comfortablynumb8832]

Nice one helped me to fix my mrs pos dmax key

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Nice one David, hopefully she's impressed :)

[@donburke4886]

Nice work, except for the unnecessary use of silicone adhesive.. Imagine the trouble next time you want to do any repairs..

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Don, yes agree with you, but we've found these only survive one repair. In fact quite often, even when the key battery is changed as in the video, the buttons still don't work, which is annoying!

[@NICOLA9489]

Thanks for the videon saving some money is good, a question can you give me some indication of that device gnawed to test the remote control? Brand, name, where to find it? Thanks Grazie per il videeo risparmare un po di soldi fa bene, una domanda mi puoi dare qualche indicazione di quell' apparecchio roso pert testare il telecomando? Marca , nome, dove reperirlo? Grazie

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, it's an RF tester, made by Sealey model number VS921. Hope that helps :)

[@volkerwolf421]

Really should mention that the case will be destroyed after forcing open! Had been very surprised couldn't clip together again. Not ok!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll add it into the description

[@mcasarini9073]

I was verry careful and could use the case again...Took me 5 minutes

[@user-mb1rq1dn4i]

So am I right in thinking that the old key case is broken once you snap it open? Or is it possible to re-use it? Great vid, very helpful!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Henry. Sometimes it's possible to reuse the case. If you do that, you'll need to glue it back shut. WE normally replace the case, just because it's a better job, but both ways are fine, whatever works for you

[@heycarlo1]

used my wifes nail glue as it had a fine brush to re-attach the two halves, worked a treat!!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Like it! That saves you needing a new case!

[@user-mb1rq1dn4i]

Thanks for the replies. Can you post a link to the video as to where I can pick up a new case from please if that's the way I choose to go.

[@electroman1970]

A Big No No to use acetic Silicon near any electronics as it will cause corrosion on the board. Always use neutral cure Silicon, so if it smells like vinegar then don't use it.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for that, every day is a school day!

[@АлександрШкарбун-з7в]

Прежде чем менять батарейку, попробуйте проехаться с ключем в зажигании, он подзарежаеться как не страно.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hello, yes sometimes that helps, but often the battery legs are broken and need replacing

[@eribertoavalos3414]

En Español nopueden explicarlo xfa or

[@muhammaddrammeh9747]

this helped alot.. thanks!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great Muhammad. We no longer change the rechargeable batteries as a service as we found sometimes, even though the battery was good and the key transmitted, it wouldn't work. Never worked out why. Did yours work ok after?

[@adeeladeel8879]

Brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You’re welcome, did it work ok for you?

[@garethking8473]

Thank you!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

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

[@andrewstamps2806]

Hi do you provide a repair service on a key....presently using my 2nd key as the original was driving my door alarm crazy, i suspected iffy fob but wasnt aware of the key drop/solder vulnerability. New one works great but would like original repaired. Great vid also.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Andrew. We used to, but we found that after the key was repaired, around half of the time the remote central locking still didn't work. This was even though the key transmitted. In the end we stopped offering it out

[@DBonfield]

Mine doesn’t go back together 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TheCarKeyMan]

We always recommend a new case

[@christophstuckler6043]

Hi, which battery is this?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi it's a rechargeable battery

[@trevorhill8612]

Good video though, thx dude

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Trevor, hope it helped :)

[@h100sazz]

Silicone is conductive. Why would you put this in a key?

[@thealan8998]

Great video, I followed the steps today and managed the job so thank you. But I can’t start the van now (the immobiliser is active) can anyone help? Thank you 🙏

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Alan. There is a chip in the key, which is not the same as the buttons, which simply lock and unlock the van. It's common the these chips to keys to fail, did you have any problems before you opened the case?

[@andrewthomas405]

Ll

[@peio7595]

Alors déjà je pipe rien en anglais et de deux une fois ouverte la première tu peux plus la refermer super

[@rowansmith7042]

Don't do this. You'll damage the key!

[@woocksie1]

what do you mean?

[@siganmelosbuenos9099]

como se llama el probador de llaves?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Aquí hay un enlace en Amazon

[@TheCarKeyMan]

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[@davidmorin7174]

Merci!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome David :)

[@jennhillman6500]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏾🙏🏾thanks so much !!! This is what I needed !

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great Jenn, really pleased it helped :)

[@neumann534]

what silicon is that ? thanks

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, just a standard, cheap bathroom type

[@neumann534]

@@TheCarKeyMan thanks

[@neumann534]

great vid, saved me loads...

[@TheCarKeyMan]

@@neumann534 Thanks for the comment :) Glad it helped you

[@sarahmead6663]

Do. Skoda key

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi sarah, what sort of Skoda and what's up with it?

[@caralarmandradio]

Working hands mate nothing wrong with that

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks, going to try and get some handcare system in place though, they can get a bit sore and split and that hurts!

[@InAirWing]

Shit not good wideo. first thing you should tell” if you open key, need replace all key” dont wana close

[@meshugga2668]

Pain in the arse

[@Nosnx1987]

The stupidities car key battery solution I ever seen 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Agree, these really are bad keys.....

[@simonchilton1331]

this is wrong