Project:Car Key Repair
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| ProjectInfoBox Car Key Repair | |
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| Status: | done, not tested. |
| Release Date: | Jan19 |
| Initiator: | Patrick |
| Materials Used: | THT buttons and a replacement housing from China |
| Tools Used: | Soldering Iron |
My grandfather drives an old car for which replacement parts are hard to get. Lately his wireless key stopped working because the buttons were worn down. Luckily, one can get a replacement housing from China for a couple Euros.
The switches on the PCB were replaced as seen in the gallery below.
Gallery
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PCB before the button replacement. Notice the black rubber residue on the switches. -
We haven't had SMD buttons laying around, therefore some THT buttons were used. -
Desoldering using the hot air rework station. 300°C, 35% flow. -
After the new buttons were soldered in place. -
Old vs. new key.
