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[neilr]

hi does any one know if 3 button fobs can be refurbed or do i have to get new. if its new only do i have to get dealer to re-program or can tech 2 do it. is there a tech 2 near me in Barnet Herts

[RichardH]

Martin Imber who is a member here does refurbishing of keys if you want to send him a PM.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Martin Imber who is a member here does refurbishing of keys if you want to send him a PM.

You beat me to it Richard!

But yes Martin does a great job, and in fact only did one of mine just the other week with excellent results.  It is like new! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

[neilr]

Thanx i know its a cheek but how much was it

[Jimbob]

his advert is on ebay with the details

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Thanx i know its a cheek but how much was it

£10, all in p&p, battery included was Martin's latest charge to oof's. 8-) 8-)

[Jimbob]

Sent you Martin's link


quick look on the bay shows he is not alone!

2-3 people offering repairs now, he seems to be the cheapest though.

[neilr]

thanks got link a sent him a question as to how to send it

[Martin_1962]

Sent you Martin's link


quick look on the bay shows he is not alone!

2-3 people offering repairs now, he seems to be the cheapest though.

And I was looking at a small price increase

I may be setting up an Ebay shop to do this

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Please don't read this as me trying to take business away from anyone, but you can refurb them yourself, and they are suprisingly easy to do.

As I say, I'm not trying to take sales from anyone. If someone asked me to to it for them, I'd direct them to these guys on ebay instead. They know what theyre doing more than I!

The only reason I mention it is I found a broke one in a scrap yard, got it working again, sold it for fifteen quid, i think! And I was going to bin it! 

[neilr]

Ive already looked inside but was unsure how to pcb out witout damage. I tried but it didnt want to budge so I put it back together. Im going to send them to Martin but thanks anyway 8-)

[Jimbob]

Please don't read this as me trying to take business away from anyone, but you can refurb them yourself, and they are suprisingly easy to do.

As I say, I'm not trying to take sales from anyone. If someone asked me to to it for them, I'd direct them to these guys on ebay instead. They know what theyre doing more than I!

The only reason I mention it is I found a broke one in a scrap yard, got it working again, sold it for fifteen quid, i think! And I was going to bin it! 

he does more than just solder the battery connector back on..

you get new switches as well, the facelift ones just dont last, then people press them far too hard, which knackers the rubber.

buying the switches individually can be a bit pricey with delivery etc, so not a bad deal    Not that i've had to use him myself.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Please don't read this as me trying to take business away from anyone, but you can refurb them yourself, and they are suprisingly easy to do.

As I say, I'm not trying to take sales from anyone. If someone asked me to to it for them, I'd direct them to these guys on ebay instead. They know what theyre doing more than I!

The only reason I mention it is I found a broke one in a scrap yard, got it working again, sold it for fifteen quid, i think! And I was going to bin it! 

he does more than just solder the battery connector back on..

you get new switches as well, the facelift ones just dont last, then people press them far too hard, which knackers the rubber.

buying the switches individually can be a bit pricey with delivery etc, so not a bad deal    Not that i've had to use him myself.

I agree Jimbob, Martin FULLY refurbishes them with all new switches, repairs any circuit damage and fits a new battery!

I inherited a right messed up one when I purchased my latest miggy, and Martin still managed to completely refub and give me a vital working fob! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

[neilr]

both the fobs i received with the car are abused and knackered. So this will be worthwhile getting both done.the rubbers on both are well worn but i understand new ones are not available so will put up with what ive got.

[Martin_1962]

Please don't read this as me trying to take business away from anyone, but you can refurb them yourself, and they are suprisingly easy to do.

As I say, I'm not trying to take sales from anyone. If someone asked me to to it for them, I'd direct them to these guys on ebay instead. They know what theyre doing more than I!

The only reason I mention it is I found a broke one in a scrap yard, got it working again, sold it for fifteen quid, i think! And I was going to bin it! 

he does more than just solder the battery connector back on..

you get new switches as well, the facelift ones just dont last, then people press them far too hard, which knackers the rubber.

buying the switches individually can be a bit pricey with delivery etc, so not a bad deal    Not that i've had to use him myself.

Postage is quite scarey - so I buy 60 at a go