Alfa Keyfob repairs?

[bilton_d]

Does anyone know somwehere that can repair a keyfob. The microswitch the activates/deactivtes the alarm has fallen to bits on mine and Alfa want £135 + vat for a new one.

[hughesie2]

bilton_d said:

The microswitch the activates/deactivtes the alarm has fallen to bits on mine and Alfa want £135 + vat for a new one.

And the rest, i was quoted over £300 quid for 2 new keys !!!

[Converse]

a v quick fix, if you need to get into the car etc.

Lift up the alfa badge, unscrew, prise case apart, may need to cut round it. Stick microswitch back on circuit board with blue tack, click or glue case back together & rescrew. Fix isn't going to last forever but it'll get you going/home and be a back up for the other key.

Then start saving for a new one.

[pdV6]

I believe most Alfa alarms are supplied by Meta - may be worth looking for a Meta specialist?

[posty]

hi guys

in my experience to date i have found that in some cases you can actualy take the thing appart and using things like glue/delicate solder to solve some problems

there is one outlet in brazil that say they can ship parts (yet to be proven)

the typical price for replacements is between £120 and £150

have a look at my site though and you could find yourself getting a bargain at just £70!!!!!

no, don't worry. i dont sell them, i run an alfa club (ardc) and have agreements with our sponsors, which, i'm very very proud to say, as from today PistonHeads are included (nice one ted!!)

[pdV6]

posty said:

have a look at my site though and you could find yourself getting a bargain at just £70!!!!!

A tad difficult when you haven't included a link to it here or in your profile!

[posty]

lol

i suppose that would help!!

here's the link!!

www.ardc.co.uk

[posty]

ok, we've written a "how to" on fixing it

mail me and i'll send you a copy!!


good luck

[eddymann]

after washing one of two keys from my a156v6 along
with my garageworkshop clothes,i tried a s-h key
innards along with my old key and re-programed it on
my new alfa examiner tool and it worked...
phone me on 020 8866 0801 if your local,pop in
and will do it again eddythealfaman

[craigw]

any idea if they're anything like maserati keys ?