Faulty car keys - cheap fix
You replied to an an owner with problems unlocking.
My son has had 2 x this problem and fixed them both for a few pounds.
IS & RAV4 key not functioning.
Bought blank keys off Ebay , transferred the electronics and old blade into new housing and just to complete the job a new lithium battery - total cost under £10.00 for 2 cars.
This will not fix issues where the electronic board is faulty but often the problems are mechanical aspects of the pushbuttons.
My son has had 2 x this problem and fixed them both for a few pounds.
IS & RAV4 key not functioning.
Bought blank keys off Ebay , transferred the electronics and old blade into new housing and just to complete the job a new lithium battery - total cost under £10.00 for 2 cars.
This will not fix issues where the electronic board is faulty but often the problems are mechanical aspects of the pushbuttons.
Asked on 15 January 2015 by Falkirk Bairn
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Many thanks. That will help others with the same problem.
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