getaway - You are 100% correct. I can attest to that. Others should be forewarned and take the advice seriously.

Jim

 

really didnt mean it the way you took it but anyhow, if i can do it anyone should beable to do it lol

 

We have to take into account the varying skills of the members here, some can use their hands for operations that call for dexterity because of training and experience and thus have confidence in their abilities. Others are able to do involved projects that call for sheer brainpower but could not confidently change a tap washer.
Most of us fall between these two extremes and are better of not trying something that is a little too far out of our comfort zone. Doing more projects at the limits of one’s skill set gets those boundaries extended and with it comes an increase in one’s confidence, mistakes will happen so you either suck it up and pay for the mistakes and continue to push those boundaries or you quit.

Just make sure you can afford the possible mistakes before you start though.

 

HI
Does anybody have a good pcb image of the components as i have damaged a few on both sides and need to re-solder some new components on to get it working.

Thanks Andrew

 

Does this help?

 

Hi I need a high quality photo of the pcb, so I can repair the board.

Andrew

 

You say your common sense tells you it is not worth messing with the easy to break fob. Then why did you mess with your fob and ruin it, where was your common sense at that time?

Just curious as it does not make sense to me, common or not so common sense wise.

 

lol very good question

 

I recently purchased replacement cases for my FOBs. I believe from Amazon but maybe eBay. Either way two for $10. The only thing wrong with my originals was the red panic button distergarated. I used an exacto knife and plucked the remaining outer ring of the panc button off and realized it was so easy. I used the exacto to pluck the button cover from the replacements and popped them in my original FOBs. Easy peasy.
When I bought the car, the seller stated that the Chrysler emblem on the back covers a MB emblem. Not true. The seller either removed it or the glue failed. I just super glued it back on.
My FOBs are good as new. No need to destroy them changing PCB and RFID chip to new cases. Anyone need two FOB cases minus red panic buttons?

 

I guess I was just lucky, but I bought a fob case on eBay just after I bought my SRT-6 roadster and changed out the case (original was in bad shape) and did the swap. Would have been easier had I known about this great forum back then!




Any HAMS out there? If so 73 's to you!

 

The keyfob for my Crossfire no longer works and I can't start the car. The dealer just informed me I have to have a new key cut and FOB programmed and they no longer have a source...help...Debbie 678-674-8815 or craymondw@aol.com

 

Try needswingscom.

 

[quote=edmoncwheeler;923814]any hams out there? If so 73 's to you

"KR4BY"

 

I cannot see why people use both of their keys, I have two keys and never use one of them at all. It sits in a drawer with no batteries, it’s an original key with the Chrysler logo on it.
The one I use was in sad shape when I got the car so I replaced the case, which came apart in pieces as it had plenty of glue on it. Carefully done as per the instructions at the start of this threadI did no damage to the innards of it.
Why keep two keys in play when you can keep one as a spare for possible use later?

 

 

Just finished swapping out the key blade to the fob that matches my working SKREEM unit. If you only have to swap key blades, it is way easier and safer to not take apart the key. Open the key halfway and set the metal part over a sacrificial board (with a hole drilled for the pin), punch out the pin, remove the key blade, swap in the one that matches your tumbler, re-insert the pin and done. Really easy and your key will look factory.

If your skreem fails and you can’t get a replacement, get a matching SKREEM, antenna ring, ECU, and key fob (from a car with the same year/transmission). Install everything, swap over the key blade and you’re back up and running.

 

Tom,

Thanks for the info. I followed it, and it was a snap. I was hesitant prying the halves apart, so I just took a knife and cut around the perimeter of the half with the buttons. The halves literally almost fell apart, and no stress on the circuit board.

Thanks again.

Ed

 

I think you may need the VIN of the car the parts came from or you will not be able to get new keys made. You will be able to replace the 'New' fobs key with the 'Old' fobs key to operate the locks.

 

tom2112,

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I hope you still have your Crossfire and you are still on here. I was having a hard time separating my old key. I had the same snap ring pliers that i had bought to replace the bearing on my new used 65mm pulley, and found a new use for them.

tom2112 makes me think of my favorite band.

Cheers!

 

Glad to my instructions helped! I just sold my Crossfire last month. But it was time to move on. I'm glad you guys are keeping it alive!

And it's always nice to hear from another Rush fan!