Elise meta key fob button replacement
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Tried to fix matey's early S2 elise with a perished key fob button
See how the switch is offset
Buy a Smart fourtwo key fob button for 99p
Cut 2-3 mm off the centre spigot
Insert in here
Buy a numberplate screw cover
You'll need the left cover part only. Cut around it to reduce the size to roughly fit inside the button
Reassemble and check the button works - it's the height of the black piece inside the yellow button
Edited to add the black bit to always press the offset switch
See how the switch is offset
Buy a Smart fourtwo key fob button for 99p
Cut 2-3 mm off the centre spigot
Insert in here
Buy a numberplate screw cover
You'll need the left cover part only. Cut around it to reduce the size to roughly fit inside the button
Reassemble and check the button works - it's the height of the black piece inside the yellow button
Edited to add the black bit to always press the offset switch
Edited by saaby93 on Monday 22 December 17:46
lukefreeman said:
Just spent £15 on a fob from meta!
Found with this and the pug button I bought that they fall through the hole after a while
If its one of these grey pug buttons it's too smallFound with this and the pug button I bought that they fall through the hole after a while
The smart button is a couple of mm larger and has a lip to hold it in the case
Where did you find the meta fob for £15?
http://abacuscaralarms.co.uk/alarmshop/index.php?a... for the fob :-)
lukefreeman said:
http://abacuscaralarms.co.uk/alarmshop/index.php?a... for the fob :-)
Well found I tried looking on their site and found nothing
It's probably worth it for £15 to save messing around and it's got a new style offset button
Edited by saaby93 on Sunday 21st December 20:10
Just wanted to say thanks for this key fix even though it was posted a while ago - I've just repaired my spare S1 Exige key with the yellow Smart ForTwo button as shown - works a treat and looks great.
Abacus still appear to have stock of the Meta M300 case but I'm a Yorkshireman so £2 for the button vs. £15 for a new case was a no-brainer
deggles said:
Just wanted to say thanks for this key fix even though it was posted a while ago - I've just repaired my spare S1 Exige key with the yellow Smart ForTwo button as shown - works a treat and looks great.
Abacus still appear to have stock of the Meta M300 case but I'm a Yorkshireman so £2 for the button vs. £15 for a new case was a no-brainer
Not only that the button looks the right colour Abacus still appear to have stock of the Meta M300 case but I'm a Yorkshireman so £2 for the button vs. £15 for a new case was a no-brainer
Apparently the modified keyfob is still working 3 years on too
Glad it helped
Did you use the number plate screw cap inside?
saaby93 said:
Not only that the button looks the right colour
Apparently the modified keyfob is still working 3 years on too
Glad it helped
Did you use the number plate screw cap inside?
I did as I already had a few 'in stock' I tried without but it was a bit hit and miss - the centre spigot seemed to miss the offset switch after a few presses. Works great now.Apparently the modified keyfob is still working 3 years on too
Glad it helped
Did you use the number plate screw cap inside?
Who would have know, that years on I would need the above advice!. I have ordered the parts to fix both my fobs as Abacus now want £150 for a blank key fob and key. There seems to be only one other supplier who I cannot seem to contact. Thank you so much the advice and I am excited to get the parts and fix the fobs. . Cost me £8 total !!
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