Re: How to take apart a key fob without destroying it!
WOW! What a great write-up. Thank you! I’m one of owners ‘dumb’ enough to buy a fob off of ebay thinking all it needed was a new cut key and all would be good after reprogramming. However, I quickly learned about the complexities of the fob with its transponder and the laser cut key. At least you have confirmed that the $20 I spend on the ebay fob wasn’t a total waste of $$, and it might be somewhat useful down the road.
I do have one question for you. I would think that if the original key and transponder were transferred to the ebay fob, then the ebay circuit board could be programmed to open the doors, etc. I think you said or implied that is not possible? Have you actually tried that? Thanks again for the detailed info. I am sure I would destroy the thing without it. Now I might have a chance if I ever need to do a swap. I do have two working fobs. I just bought the one from ebay for backup without knowing what I was getting into!