I can offer you the service to refurb your current 3 button flip key fob to a brand new status.
I've been doing this service via eBay for a while now and recently Martin and I have agreed I will be a "Site Supporter" with revenue from this going back into the forum.
The service involves having to cut open the old key and fit the PCB into a new fob shell. These are a to open up if you don't have the right tools/patience/experience and the new ones HAVE to be bonded together or they fall apart. Not a job for the faint hearted but I've done lots of these now including my own and my mum's too (we were the guinea pigs).
The most common fault with these is the buttons cave in and could allow water into the PCB.
You get a brand new 3 button flip Key fob
Your original blade is re-used - no need to get one cut
There is NO need to re-programme anything
It will work as normal but look brand new
It will have a new rechargeable battery soldered in
Key fob comes with a new split ring too
I include a new spare blade in case you need to get one cut in the future
Your dealer will charge you £200, as they can only sell you a new key which involves reprogramming, new blade cut etc, they don't have the ability to utilise your old key at all.
You send me a key and I will post back First Class Signed for by 1pm guaranteed.
Total cost £49 per key. PM me to get things going.
NB: Key must work, I can't fix PCB errors or re-programme. If the micro switches are broken I cannot fix these.
(I can also renew/upgrade your 5 button key fob as used on Discovery 4s, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover, Evoque - see my other advert.)
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Can you upgrade the D3 3 button key to a D4 5 button key with
all functions working - i.e. not cosmetic only.
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
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Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
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8th Sep 2016 11:29 am
geoffsnook
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That would be good Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:)
8th Sep 2016 11:53 am
Narpy
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Have you cleared this service with the site admin?
If you haven't, could I tactfully suggest you send Martin a PM as I believe you'll have to become a site sponsor to promote your commercial interest on the forum.
Rules are rules...........and all that. Mods:
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Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
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NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
8th Sep 2016 1:44 pm
geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
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(Ad approved by Martin)
Martin and I have agreed I will be a "Site Supporter" with revenue from this going back into the forum. Thumbs Up Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:)
8th Sep 2016 1:51 pm
RRUK Site Supporter
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 676
NJSS wrote:
Looks interesting - Good Luck.
No mention of fitting a new battery if required?
Can you upgrade the D3 3 button key to a D4 5 button key with
all functions working - i.e. not cosmetic only.
NJSS
I have done batteries, it's very fiddly and the trouble with 'dead' keys is there's no proof it worked before, so it's a trust thing.
The 3 button can't be changed to the 5 button, it's a totally different PCB in every way. Sorry.
8th Sep 2016 4:13 pm
RRUK Site Supporter
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 676
Narpy wrote:
Have you cleared this service with the site admin?
If you haven't, could I tactfully suggest you send Martin a PM as I believe you'll have to become a site sponsor to promote your commercial interest on the forum.
Rules are rules...........and all that.
Narpy,
All OK'd with Martin in advance, I wanted to ensure I met forum rules. A site supporter is different to a Site Sponsor though. I am the former, not the latter. I think I put this in the right section....
8th Sep 2016 4:14 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Nice one, good luck with it.
"This time next year Rodney............." Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
8th Sep 2016 5:24 pm
RRUK Site Supporter
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 676
Updated advert to add in battery service too.
14th Sep 2016 11:17 am
Irish Rover
Member Since: 02 Jul 2009
Location: Solihull
Posts: 178
I have just availed myself of this brilliant service. Sent off my fob on Tuesday, battery tested and internals installed in new fob. Received fully working fob via Royal Mail today. Looks and feels like new. Excellent work for £30 plus £2.06 first class postage signed for.
Just sent off my second fob for the same treatment. Well satisfied.
14th Sep 2016 2:51 pm
RRUK Site Supporter
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Location: UK
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Thanks for the kind words Gerry.
14th Sep 2016 3:24 pm
Ade
Member Since: 26 Nov 2008
Location: West Lothian
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Sending you a PM now
22nd Sep 2016 12:20 pm
RRUK Site Supporter
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: UK
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Just to remind you, you can still have this done - the advert may be old but the day is young!
27th Sep 2016 9:46 am
Dave Shirley
Member Since: 22 Sep 2011
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 448
Had this done last week, all turned round in a couple of days, now key is as good as new, well pleased.
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to open up if you don't have the right tools/patience/experience and the new ones HAVE to be bonded together or they fall apart. Not a job for the faint hearted but I've done lots of these now including my own and my mum's too (we were the guinea pigs).
