Ford Ka Flip Key Repair HOW TO fix worn buttons

This video will show you how to swap the electronics from you Ford Ka Flip Key into a different case.
We used an original second-hand key in good condition from eBay. This was because we tried the new replacement cases , but just didn't like the poor quality and problems the buttons not working like they should. Also the flip on the replacement cases can be a bit poor
Hope this helps and thanks for watching

[@Polynomia]

Thank you so much. I managed to swap to a new case after watching your video. I had bought a new case (not original but identical) and I found that it was an exact copy, except it was missing the little metal contacts for the circuit board and battery. After struggling for a long time I managed to remove these from the olds case and press them into the new one. Also managed to remove the Ford badge without breaking the pins by sliding a very thin knife under it and popping it off. I was so scared when I went to test it as I feared I had messed up, but it worked. I feel awfully proud of myself right now :)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done, really pleased this helped :)

[@minime9374]

Thank you, so much! This saved me a lot of money. My daughter feels like she has a new car again.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great stuff, really pleased it helped :)

[@jannsander]

Thanks! Videos like this are gems! Just seeing that there is no screw you forgot or there's no antenna you can rip off is soo important and you provide these views

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the support :)

[@Galardomond]

Thank you very much! I had the same damage at the top button and didn't just want to pry the key open by force.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the feedback :)

[@DiandreMagrin11]

This video really helped me! Two of my buttons had worn off so I followed your advice and bought a new case for my fob, this didn’t come with the electrical contacts attached so I had to fiddle about with it and put them in myself but overall changing over cases worked a treat with your help! Thank you

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done for figuring it out! Hopefully the case wasn't too much. Appreciate the comment :)

[@leman8872]

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[@martinhall3309]

Great this helped a lot but I’ve been left with a problem the buttons on the fob unlock and lock the car fine but will no longer start the engine any ideas ?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

There is normally a chip built into the board, it’s is what starts the car. How did you open the old key?

[@martinhall3309]

@@TheCarKeyMan Hi I opened the key as described in your film I'll take it apart again tomorrow and put back together and see what happens

[@reeveswilfred3344]

Excellent. you have saved the day for me. The seller sold me a new fob with the car but there were no bits inside. Just a bare remote casing. All fixed. All working perfect. Thank you

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great Reeves, glad it helped you :)

[@GlamSightLoL]

Thank you, i just managed to do the whole process 👍 really helpful

[@HocksEvan]

any advice for getting the back panel off to access the screw, am working with limited tools and just cant get anything underneath to get leverage

[@DarrylWaterhouse]

Same issue here at the moment. It's bonded on with something that simply won't budge. Hope you got sorted.

[@s.j.hadley2121]

What are the little black thin 1cm long bits you get in the new kit?? Do we need them??

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, what key are you fixing?

[@s.j.hadley2121]

@ 2012 Ford Ka key like the one in this vid

[@thebarronflights]

I can not find a replacement FORD badge to fit my ford KA key Fob. (Mk2) Looked everywhere. Where can I get one from please?

[@davidfreeman3100]

if you buy the rubber buttons you do not need to open the key as you can lever the old buttons out and press in the new ones

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi David, yes that's possible too, but I find that they don't always stay in place. Maybe it depend on the type you get hold of. Thanks for the input

[@patrickoiegas1710]

Thank you! 👍

[@mattthomasmelmo9268]

Ok

[@kreidlerhansen]

I did this 5min ago with a set of rubber buttons from a Ford stealership (€37,59 ... vs a replacement key for €470). I got the old pieces out, both with alle edges intact. Literally took me a few seconds. I'm kind of tempted to give the edge a couple of small drops of mild adhesive, but I doubt the buttons will fall off. But if they do, I'll find some mildly sticky goo to keep them in place.

[@tonydawson9495]

Great tip thanks

[@warrenstrength]

I followed this, but now the remote isn’t working? Only manual locking/unlocking?

[@DarrylWaterhouse]

If the only way in, truly, is via the badge side, the old one is bonded in so tightly it won't budge. In the video, yours seems to just "fall off" and this simply isn't the case with the existing fob. (2014 Ford KA mk2)

[@st0reyj3]

Do you know where to get a replacement for just the little ford badge on the key?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

No sorry

[@alisonsmith337]

Iv bought a new key/fob off ebay but it doesnt come with the small electric contact. Is it better to remove it from old case into new or should I just leave it in old case and just fix the new front part with buttons to the old back section? Dont wont to damage the electronic contact

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Alison, so the case you have bought off eBay, is it brabd new?

[@alisonsmith337]

@@TheCarKeyMan Hi yes it's new so the key would need to be cut to fit but I'd use old key anyway as only need the case to replace the lock button that's damaged. The new case doesnt come with the circuit board either but would use my old 1 as well.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Alison. OK, so the new cases are copy cases and they range from quite good, to really awful. Sometimes they don't fit together very well, or won't take the circuit board. Also, like you say, they don't have the battery connector, and they buttons are rock hard to press. So it really depends on how good the new case is before you do anything. When we made this video, we got a second hand genuine Ford KA key that had a good case, then we transferred all the parts. We did this because we know all the parts could be moved from one case over to the other without any issues. It's tricky for me to give you the correct advice, I'd be tempted to contact a local Auto Locksmith and see if they can cut the key and transfer over the bits for you, this may save you any stress!

[@Ladosligese]

i would 100 % replace buttons .. since if plastic gets old it gets brittle

[@Cielosboreales]

Thanks a lot for your video!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're very welcome, hope they help :)

[@jackwithey236]

I’ve followed these instructions mate and now my fob don’t work I’ve replaced the battery but still no luck? Do you have any idea what it could be ?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Jack, did it work before you swapped it over ?

[@alisonsmith337]

Is this really as easy as it looks, and works?

[@Ladosligese]

yep .. even coding a brand new chip is easy.. some require simple things like sitting in the car .. open the door close it again 3 times.. then locking unlocking it 3 times klick the unlock button on the keyfob .. and voila :-s .. shit like that

[@ummahabibamitu2954]

Can I change the battery myself without having to change any car settings?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Yes, just follow the video

[@MSkallywagg]

Is this the same process to replace the buttons

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Yes, if the buttons have pushed through

[@AnthonyDavis-um2dj]

Tried to swap cases but the remote unlock button still not working. Any ideas?

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Anthony, when you look at the circuit board, so the electronic switches click?

[@andygoodlad8789]

Saved me a few £££ there matey. Thankyou

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great stuff, really pleased it helped :)

[@jennyehlers]

Hey, do you know where I can get a new Ford badge? I've lost mine and would like to get a new one..but I don't want to buy a whole new key just because of that.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Jenny, no sorry, I don't know if they are available

[@Ladosligese]

just buy a new fob ?

[@courtney3164]

Did you ever find a replacement for the badge? My Ford Ka key fob is also missing the badge and would like to have the badge

[@jennyehlers]

@@courtney3164 Hey, no I could‘nt find one

[@kingmane86]

Thanks

[@SuperCestcool]

Merci beaucoup

[@mattthomasmelmo9268]

Ok

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Did you manage to fix it?

[@corpooling]

I can’t take the ford logo out help 😂

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Ticilla, it's held in with small plastic lugs that need to be snapped to get it off. I think the only way is to slide a blade underneath and force it off. This breaks the lugs, so to put it back on you'll need to glue it

[@SBOReeves]

@@TheCarKeyMan Thanks for the video - it was very useful to swap the innards from my broken key to a new eBay-sourced blank. One thing I thought I'd mention - I managed to save the plastic lugs on the cover by taking the battery out and then pushing the nearest lug out from the inside using a flat bladed screwdriver. I could then get a fingernail under the cover and the other two followed popped out with no damage.

[@traceyhayter8372]

😂cant even get my badge off to access screw

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Did you get there in the end?

[@Ladosligese]

what person cant do this on their own ? 😖seriously .. ah well at least you earn a bit on it

[@scottdonoghue7276]

Why on earth would you advise to open up all the key casings breaking the front badge WHEN YOU CAN JUST REPLACE THE RUBBER BUTTONS BUTTONS very easily from the front ???? Total waste of time thanks

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, because the push in buttons don’t stay in place

[@scottdonoghue7276]

Stay in place better than the badge and casing that you have to remove ??? Just admit 10 min video for ££££ you could at least at the end of the video show taking off the rubber buttons

[@opelchr]

Just take the buttons of...

[@ellah1260]

thanks i was seconds away from destroying my keys

[@mattthomasmelmo9268]

Ok

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, hope it helped :)