Old May 17, 2015 | 11:42 PM
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Default Re: How to take apart a key fob without destroying it!

If I'm on the right track with what has been done.. The old ignition probably locked up.. so a "new" ignition (possibly used with keys supplied) was installed and the old fob attached to the transponder ring. "That" fob is probably still going to work for lock unlock feature.. the other two will never work. Since you pretty much have to destroy an OEM to get it opened up.. buy a blank case from Ebay-about 9 bucks .. put the electronics from taped fob - "INCLUDING" transponder chip into the new fob blank.. open up "working" metal key fob and insert the actual metal key into the "new fob blank".. this should give you a fully functioning fob. Just test locking unlocking feature with taped fob to confirm..


As a footnote.. if the "taped fob" doesn't have batteries and or made need reset .. you can push that fobs button twice and using other fob to turn ignition on .. should sync it back up.
 

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