Omega Owners Forum
Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: m12cdk on 23 September 2012, 10:10:04
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Is there anyone local to me that can solder my fob or knows somewhere that can. I thought it was just the battery but when i took the key apart it seems like its come away in one place? I had this before with my old omega so im guessing it just needs re-soldering. chris
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Whether its worth doing depends on the state of the fob.
Easy enough to do - best way to resolder the holder it extend the battery leg (it likely has broken) with a bit of thin, stiff wire, this will help regain some mechanical strength. If a 3 button facelift, replace all 3 switches at the same time. Switches available at OOF shop (£3 for 3), or Farnell at 67p + VAT each.
If the rubber cover has gone, I'd just buy a new fob from dealer, and get it programmed, as all the Ebay replacement cases are utter shite.
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We used to have a member who did them for a charge. As he no longer comes on, not sure I can recommend him any more.
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It's a common issue with older Vx. keys that the battery holder becomes detached from the circuit board, usually you can 'fix' them with a folded piece of card placed between the battery and the keyfob case.
I had to solder a new boot release button into my keyfob recently, it's not hard to do...
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I had to solder a new boot release button into my keyfob recently, it's not hard to do...
errrrr this is me we are referring to. ive got hands like shovels.lol
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Indeed, I've done a fair few myself, whilst its not hard, it still needs a steady hand, and a decent iron. If you are not confident, I'd probably recommend getting a friend who can solder to do it :y
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Fwiw, Astons in Melton Mowbray, VX dealer, are selling 2 button outer cases for approx £2.50 on Ebay :y
Have just aquired a couple :y
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Fwiw, Astons in Melton Mowbray, VX dealer, are selling 2 button outer cases for approx £2.50 on Ebay :y
Have just aquired a couple :y
Not a recommended supplier them, beware.....the parts department has gone to pot and they often dont send the parcels!
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Fwiw, Astons in Melton Mowbray, VX dealer, are selling 2 button outer cases for approx £2.50 on Ebay :y
Have just aquired a couple :y
Not a recommended supplier them, beware.....the parts department has gone to pot and they often dont send the parcels!
Time will tell :-\
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Fwiw, Astons in Melton Mowbray, VX dealer, are selling 2 button outer cases for approx £2.50 on Ebay :y
Have just aquired a couple :y
Not a recommended supplier them, beware.....the parts department has gone to pot and they often dont send the parcels!
:o
Has someone left?
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Fwiw, Astons in Melton Mowbray, VX dealer, are selling 2 button outer cases for approx £2.50 on Ebay :y
Have just aquired a couple :y
Not a recommended supplier them, beware.....the parts department has gone to pot and they often dont send the parcels!
Time will tell :-\
Arrived in the post just the noo :y
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Fwiw, Astons in Melton Mowbray, VX dealer, are selling 2 button outer cases for approx £2.50 on Ebay :y
Have just aquired a couple :y
Me too and they are perfect - both my fobs look like new :-)
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Fwiw, Astons in Melton Mowbray, VX dealer, are selling 2 button outer cases for approx £2.50 on Ebay :y
Have just aquired a couple :y
Not a recommended supplier them, beware.....the parts department has gone to pot and they often dont send the parcels!
:o
Has someone left?
Yes, manager retired and the main assistant walked out.....now run by yts aged muppets who have no clue!
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Fwiw, Astons in Melton Mowbray, VX dealer, are selling 2 button outer cases for approx £2.50 on Ebay :y
Have just aquired a couple :y
Me too and they are perfect - both my fobs look like new :-)
Give them a few months......
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What will happen in a few months?