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lesterlad aka Rodders
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #1 on: Oct 5th, 2010, 9:01pm » |
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Quote:| CHECK MICRO SWITCHES IF FAULTY THEY WILL NOT HAVE AN AUDIBLE CLICK WHEN PRESSED AND RELEASED |
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The fob for the Scorpio does not have an audible 'click' when buttons are pressed, .......well mine doesn't.
There is a detailed repair sequence on this site somewhere, others with more knowledge than me will point you in the right direction.
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Technology2005
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #2 on: Oct 5th, 2010, 9:04pm » |
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The remotes for Scorpio's are not (unless someone knows different with their particular remotes) fitted with any micro switches so this is a misleading auction unless perhaps it refers to the Granada Scorpio?
David
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wbph
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #3 on: Oct 5th, 2010, 9:40pm » |
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Ok, seemed too much of a bargain, but it did specify the Scorpio.
I have tried the silver foil repair, worked for a short while and then stopped working, so at a bit of a dead end unless somebody has a spare one for sale.
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Simmo
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #4 on: Oct 5th, 2010, 10:19pm » |
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on Oct 5th, 2010, 9:01pm, lesterlad aka Rodders wrote:
The fob for the Scorpio does not have an audible 'click' when buttons are pressed, .......well mine doesn't.
There is a detailed repair sequence on this site somewhere, others with more knowledge than me will point you in the right direction. |
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The repair details are Here 
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Cosray
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #5 on: Oct 6th, 2010, 7:52am » |
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Hi - if you think the repair instructions are too complicated - haha I wrote them - try this first.
The conductive rubber dots are getting less conductive over time because of non-conductive rubber wear and dust pollution.
Give them a good clean with a proper grease solvent suitable for tar, rubber, oil, grease, paint etc.
Here we have a poduct called X10 - http://www.x10vlek.nl/ which is a stain remover that makes stains soluble in water - does the job.
Wipe rubber contact dots as well as the 3 pcb areas looking like intermingled W's. Better not touching/cleaning any other areas.
Make sure you have 2 new batteries and put them correct side up; see print in lid. Check whether the small contcat at the side of the battery-bed touches the battery.
Then carefully follow re-program instructions, when needed.
$ 8 repair for a FOB does not seem expensive. When they say "microswitches", while technically incorrect, they may replace the conductive rubber buttons and that's good news.
Send them an advance email verifying whether they will repair Scorpio 95+ FOBs.
HTH
Ray
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Tompion
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #6 on: Oct 6th, 2010, 11:51am » |
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The Transit Fob I have does have micro switches which I did consider transfering into a Scorpio fob, but I’ve never got round to checking if there’s room.
So it’s possible they might fit them instead.
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micky5
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #7 on: Oct 6th, 2010, 1:15pm » |
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I repaired mine with the silver electric paint, available from Maplins for around £9
works great now,
Micky5
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Mike H
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #8 on: Oct 6th, 2010, 1:58pm » |
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^ yep I've done that on TV remotes, that's good stuff as it happens.
Otherwise what cosray said. No it don't "click" just presses down on two PCB tracks with 'interlaced fingers'. Cleaning usually does the trick.
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Mike H
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #9 on: Oct 6th, 2010, 1:59pm » |
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Appendix ~ I might be wrong but I think the PCB contacts are gold plated as well!
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wbph
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #10 on: Oct 6th, 2010, 8:20pm » |
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I sent a message tonight asking for clarification.
One dealer has just quoted me nearly twenty quid for second hand one, without a guarantee! 
Let you know what happens.
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Mike H
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #11 on: Oct 7th, 2010, 7:02pm » |
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That's nothing last time I looked at the price of a new one it said £107 <crash of chin hitting floor> liike I wrote at the time elsewhere on here, what's it made of, platinum and myrrh? LOL ~ makes £20 seem quite reasonable. 'Least you could put one together with all the good bits from both (?)
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Cosray
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #12 on: Oct 7th, 2010, 7:42pm » |
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Hi all - well of course your money and comfort is none of my business but two days of Internet discussions with knowledgeable people over an $ 8 repair whereas the new thingy will set you back $ 135 at FoMoCo - what are we talking about here?
Come on WBPH go spoil yourself  and tell us how you fare with this supplier.
Curious
Ray
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wbph
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #13 on: Oct 9th, 2010, 9:40pm » |
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Being sent Monday, he says he will give it a look. Money back if he can't get it to go if I read the advert correctly.
Let you know.
Got into the car, but can't lock it because both locks have had it. Got two s/hand from RS Turbo breaking in Bournemouth. Excellent service, ordered and delivered within 48 hrs.
Drive shafts gone on the Citroen now, whatever next ! Only got one car left with everything working !
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wbph
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #14 on: Oct 19th, 2010, 4:26pm » |
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Just reporting back, and am happy to hearily endorse the service.
Sent Monday lunchtime, back registered post Wednesday lunchtime, recorded delivery, repaired and with new batteries.
Locks now operate with a satisfactory click, and there are new micro switches inside the fob.
Excellent. The cost has gone up to £12 now apparently, but still worth the cost I would say.
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Cosray
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #15 on: Oct 19th, 2010, 6:58pm » |
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Sounds good... excellent service and reliable.
$12 versus a new fob's cost is a good investment..!
Cheers
Ray
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Simmo
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #16 on: Oct 19th, 2010, 7:19pm » |
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on Oct 19th, 2010, 4:26pm, wbph wrote:Just reporting back, and am happy to hearily endorse the service.
Sent Monday lunchtime, back registered post Wednesday lunchtime, recorded delivery, repaired and with new batteries.
Locks now operate with a satisfactory click, and there are new micro switches inside the fob.
Excellent. The cost has gone up to £12 now apparently, but still worth the cost I would say.
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Can you post the relevant details as I'm sure this will bring forth a number of requests. A telephone number would be helpful if you have one. Remember that not everyone is an E-Bay fan and may wish to deal direct. Thank You.
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Mottsy
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #17 on: Oct 21st, 2010, 3:44pm » |
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Hi
can you also pass me the details of who fixed the fob. I have a couple I need fixing.
Thanks
Tony.
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wbph
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #18 on: Oct 21st, 2010, 10:24pm » |
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Emailed the chap for permission first, which was given. So, here is the name, address and telephone number. The fee is £12 but he didn't specify how to pay if not doing it on ebay.
Phil Heap
55 Castlefield
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9BQ
tel. 07564568817
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Simmo
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Re: Key fob no good
« Reply #19 on: Oct 22nd, 2010, 1:28pm » |
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UPDATE: I have spoken to Phillip Heap and he is happy for members to pay by cheque etc. I have also pointed out that such transactions are a matter for him and the member. He seems keen to help and is apparently hoping to soon have a web-site up and running.
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