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(Message started by: Tekno on Sep 15^th, 2012, 7:38pm)

Title: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by Tekno on Sep 15^th, 2012, 7:38pm

Look what I found :D

Does someone remember which microswitches are good for soldering to "fix" buttons permanently

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/replacement-3-button-smart-key-housing-case-for-ford-light-blue-150756

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by Mike H on Sep 17^th, 2012, 1:35pm

Oo-er! ;D

Looks like comes with new buttons pad so shouldn't be necessary?

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by PJDavis on Sep 17^th, 2012, 4:04pm

At that price I think I might chance a couple? :D

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by Tompion on Sep 17^th, 2012, 7:14pm

It's not the same size.

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by PJDavis on Sep 17^th, 2012, 7:27pm

Aha. Balls to that then! ;)

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by Tompion on Sep 17^th, 2012, 8:24pm

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by Mike H on Sep 17^th, 2012, 9:37pm

1.9 x 1.4 cm?? That's rediculous, it'd be the size of a postage stamp. Literally

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by Mike H on Sep 17^th, 2012, 9:49pm

Found a black version:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Remote-Key-Case-Fob-Shell-3-Button-Pad-Ford-Transit-/360478157878?_trksid=p4069.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2116612825059505552&_qi=RTM687476

Still no dimensions

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by Baz on Sep 18^th, 2012, 12:34am

I think these are the smaller Transit van type ones. the Scorpio ones are longer by about half a centimetre.

I think from past research trying to find an alternative remote for the Scorpio (with no success!!) That the Mustang ones from the states are the same physical size

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3165189-GQ43VT4T-Factory-3-BUTTON-OEM-KEY-FOB-Keyless-Entry-Remote-Alarm-/251092247193?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AMustang&hash=item3a7643a299&vxp=mtr

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by Mike H on Sep 18^th, 2012, 10:38am

Yep looks like! Identical ring loop shaped bit and same number of 7 ridges on the non-slip grip area.

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by a900one on Sep 18^th, 2012, 8:23pm

Who,s going to buy one and see ;D ;D.

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by PJDavis on Sep 18^th, 2012, 9:40pm

Job-Done!

I've just purchased one for £8.47. Including delivery to North Scotland.

We shall see if it works?

Will I need to take the inners out of one of mine to allow it to work the Scorp?

Peter

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by Mike H on Sep 19^th, 2012, 1:27pm

I think so yes, swap the old board into the new fob.

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by Baz on Sep 23^rd, 2012, 2:53pm

The Scorpio does not respond to any other remote on the market so yes; you will need to remove the board and fit to the new case.

A few years ago, I bought quite a few remotes from the states to try them out (especially when New Scorpio ones were topping £100.00 each)

None worked!

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by Mike H on Sep 24^th, 2012, 6:50pm

Yes I remember somesuch being mentioned before. ;D

PJ how you getting on with it?

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by PJDavis on Sep 24^th, 2012, 8:25pm

Not received yet! ;)

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by Mike H on Sep 25^th, 2012, 11:39am

No OK, wasn't nagging http://livinginthepast-audioweb.co.uk/images/misc/biggrin.gif

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by PJDavis on Sep 26^th, 2012, 6:42pm

Received today, Picture below.

http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx357/PJJDavis123/DSCF3345.jpg

As you can see it's totally different, the batteries are mounted differently and it has small plastic buttons instead of the rubber buttons of the original that you push to activate. However all is not lost. One can change the switches of the 'Mustang' fob over to the 'Scorpio' fob and then put the rubber insert from the Mustang around the Scorpio chip to get a more positive 'feel' to the activation.

The Mustang fob although the same size, is much thinner. It's second-hand and was absolutely 'Manky' so I wonder how long it will last anyway. But the 'Gal' prefers that her fob now says, 'Panic' (with a red button) rather than the boot motif. (or should that be 'Trunk'?)

Had it been new, it would be worth it to change for new inners. Mind you, the buttons have a much more positive feel.

Peter

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by Mike H on Sep 29^th, 2012, 11:49am

Very interesting, thanks! Hadn't noticed the 'used' TBH.

When you say "thinner", you mean the plastic?

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by PJDavis on Sep 30^th, 2012, 1:21pm

When I mention Thinner, I mean the unit overall is much thinner, notice the batteries are side-by-side.

Title: Re: Replacement case for Remote control
Post by Mike H on Oct 2^nd, 2012, 4:06pm

Gotcha.