[katone]

any way of fixing the loop?

 

[luxuryedition]

I searched a few different things, and it looks like the simple answer in "no." I do remember that someone here took that loop out and replaced it with yarn, not perfect, but it still kept everything together.


I found the post, had pics.

 

[mr.bouton]

Crazy Glue has been working for me.

 

[Desert Sailor]

I have seen on E-bay some re-conditioning kits which have new buttons, and new metal loop at the bottom. I didn't look up the link, and I have no idea what the quality is, but you might check there. Worst case, you could get a used fob, and swap your key and reprogram.

 

[katone]

If I swap the whole thing (key+electronic) into a new plastic case, will i still have to reprogram? or is it not "swapable"?

 

[PassitTurbo]

you can get that putty stuff that Billy Mays is advertising

 

[pson]

If I swap the whole thing (key+electronic) into a new plastic case, will i still have to reprogram? or is it not "swapable"?

Oh yeah

 

[Desert Sailor]

I haven't opened mine to see if the electronics can be removed. BUT if it can, then I am certain if you swap the KEY and the electronics, you'll be just fine. There is nothing magical about the plastic buttons.

 

[katone]

just found a key shell (or case).

 

[mrgreek2002]

^^^ That's actually not too bad of an idea.

 

[Christian P]

Mine broke off shortly after one side disconnected.

I say that I would just count on it being broken or call Billy Mays.

 

[sipes216]

well HELL! that's badass!!! i may actually buy me a few of those keycases!

 

[katone]

I need a couple as well..

I only see one seller who has them on ebay, located in taiwan.
shipping is $12 to the US, but additional shipping is only 5. we could set a little group buy for this maybe?

 

[sipes216]

I need a couple as well..

I only see one seller who has them on ebay, located in taiwan.
shipping is $12 to the US, but additional shipping is only 5. we could set a little group buy for this maybe?

not a bad idea...

 

[mrgreek2002]

x2!

 

[hsmauberly]

Or, just pick off a cheaper auction on eBay for a used B5.5 FOB and swap out.

 

[katone]

planB: cheap fix like I just did on both my keys today..
took them appart, made sure that i was clear to drill. drilled. done.

 

[Christian P]

planB: cheap fix like I just did on both my keys today..
took them appart, made sure that i was clear to drill. drilled. done.

Could you do a write up?

 

[hsmauberly]

planB: cheap fix like I just did on both my keys today..
took them appart, made sure that i was clear to drill. drilled. done.

Did you do anything to make sure the FOB is atleast water resistant? We all drop our keys sometimes, and sometimes its a puddle of water beneath us.

 

[katone]

Did you do anything to make sure the FOB is atleast water resistant?

when you open the key you can see the 'seal', which makes the key somewhat waterproof. I just made sure to drill the holes outside the sealed area (where electronic is located)