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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
Answered by
Honest John
Many thanks. That will help others with the same problem.
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