How To Fit New Body / Shell to Land Rover Keyfob Remote Using Genuine Parts to fix repair
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In this video we fit a new keyfob and remote battery to the Land Rover remote control keyfob. The bodies are available to buy as an empty "shell" and you can swap all the internals over from you old keyfob to a new item. Ideal if your buttons are worn or damaged etc.
These remote controls are used on many Land Rover models including Range Rover Evoque / Freelander 2 / Range Rover Sport / Range Rover L405 etc.
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Really helpful video, thank you very much - followed stage by stage to change my old for new F2 fob. Would have really struggled without your clear instructions!
Extremeley useful Simon. Honestly, this was a life saver for me.
Tks a million! Without your video I should spend a lot of time trying to figure out everything! Great job guys! 🙏🏻
Thanks great advice ,I used nail clippers to remove the plastic nib
@philr1448
5 ай бұрын
What a simple but great idea! 🙂
@OoOJakeOoO
3 ай бұрын
Fantastic shout. Worked wonders that did haha
Really helpful....Thank you from sydney Australia...!!
I don’t think you need the superglue or the soldering iron to secure the PCB in the new case - my new case had a pad of foam in the back that secured the PCB on the pins when the case was assembled. I changed my case about 8 months ago with no issues (although with Covid, it hasn’t been used as much as normal ☹️). Thanks for doing this video.
Your instructional videos are blok#y fantastic born in the real world with no bullshit thanks again
You are a National Treasure!
Thank you, worked a treat. 👍🏻🍏
Cheers Guys, just the ticket! one part of my original key fob had snapped, so this was a very useful video
@L663
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
Really useful video Simon. The hard bit is definitely getting the circuit board off the black pins. I managed to grab the ends with needle nose pliers and twist them off...
@L663
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you got the job done !
@dukemasterpro
7 ай бұрын
Same, I was hesitant to remove the pins, but they are very soft and easy to pull through what's left before placing the board with holes exposed now on the new fob. Works a treat! To think the LR main dealer was going to charge over $1,000 for a new main battery and key replacement. Probs an hour's labor for the key alone ( $280 ). $41 for the fob from LR parts, 5 mins of time - job done!
Very helpful video, thank you
@L663
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
I have a 2010 L322, which has none of these particular key fobs. Is there another video for those? Thanks again.
After several attempts, I was able to free-up the circuit board from the case. I would not be able to do it without you guys. Thanks 😀
@L663
2 жыл бұрын
Great job!
Good work...do you do new metal slide bits though? An “Autobiography” one would be good or one marked “PowerfulUK” might be better!! 😎😎😎😎...there you are, another job in satin finished alloy lookalike stuff!! 😃😃😃Richard
Thanks very useful
I bought a 2011 Range Rover HSE and have had it for years, but my battery died, and I can't seem to find where to buy the key "blade" part of the key fob to even get into my vehicle. I have the key fob itself; I'm just missing the manual blade. Land Rover says they are on backorder. I ordered one three months ago, and they still haven't processed the order for the key blade. Would you happen to have any suggestions?
I had a shot every time you said “right”, I think I’ve damaged my liver 🤣
@L663
3 жыл бұрын
yes sometimes i edit out the "rights" and the "errrm's"
What are the Key fob frequencies for the different countries? Looking to get a spare programmed and want to make sure correct frequency. It is for a L494 Australia
@L663
3 жыл бұрын
I know the UK is 433 and most Aus stuff is the same as UK but you need to check
@justdave5121
3 жыл бұрын
@@L663 would calling JLR direct help? I will find out and get back
what year is the freelander
I don't understand why you have to glue/hot melt it in. Surely once the other half is in place it can't move?
@L663
3 жыл бұрын
Fair point - i guess as the original one had the board "staked" i thought i would follow the same route...but you are correct ...not really needed.
@manorbleak1
3 жыл бұрын
@@L663 Still love you guys
If you don't want to buy new tools, I think you will find that nail clippers may work nicely to snip the top off the posts.
@L663
5 ай бұрын
That sounds like a good plan John
where is the link to buy please
Is this suitable for replacement for freelander 2 facelift models?
@L663
3 жыл бұрын
Yes this suits Freelander 2 facelift also www.powerfuluk.com/vehicles/land-rover/freelander-2/spare-parts/land-rover-freelander-2-keyfob-refurb-kit-shell-battery.html
Whew... you had me worried when you were trying to cut the plastic tab when there is an IC right in your path if the blade slipped or cut through...
@L663
3 жыл бұрын
Come on Alan .. this is me .. i live life on the wild side !
If you use super glue you will Never get that off again without breaking the circuit board or the remote body pins
@L663
3 жыл бұрын
Good point..
@rafflesnh
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it did seem to me Simon was intent on ensuring it never came apart again. Let's hope it outlives the car! ;-)
@L663
3 жыл бұрын
@@rafflesnh As the car is not on the road and mostly used for development I think we are OK
@dantheman7370
3 жыл бұрын
@@L663 the orange disco isn’t developing much Simon 😉
@L663
3 жыл бұрын
@@dantheman7370 Big plans afoot ... we are going to re occupy one of our old units and fit it out as full workshop with 2 poster ramp ! this will help with the Orange Disco !
No need to use glue. Also you maybe pleased to know the big fat key the early discovery 4s had, that was the same as the 2010-11 RRS and the 2009-2012 l322, you can remove the enternals from those and fit them in these new type keys with just a small bit of nail filling the corner of the circuit board.
@L663
3 жыл бұрын
I give you a shout out in my next video - thanks for the tip !
I have to question the logic behind Key Fobs of that size which Fill your pocket and you feel like a Pit Pony carrying that great big thing around with you all day as opposed to the older Key Operated type which is so much lighter and easier in your pocket !!!- Has Technology moved forwards or Backwards ??????????????
@L663
3 жыл бұрын
Good point - the Tesla has a credit card.
Please help
Hi 🙋♂️ 🙏🙏
@L663
3 жыл бұрын
Have a nice weekend sir...🗓🏠
@mvirdi2333
3 жыл бұрын
@@L663 you too and have some rest . Thanks 🙏
Do NOT lever a circuit board from underneath with a hard metal screwdriver when you can’t see what components are there!!
You don’t wanna put an iron near superglue. Stinging eyes.
@L663
3 жыл бұрын
As i was doing it I was thinking "this could be a bad idea" but no one would really do both ! actually looking at the comments i was probably a little keen doing either..
Clumsy guy 10:32 10:34
@L663
Жыл бұрын
Thats me !
Super Glue!!! NEXT time you will spend hundred of pounds to get a new electronic key... what a stupid ideea
Wow, very helpful video. I was hestitant when the circuit board would not budge. The posts are designed to be broken off carefully. I found wiggling the broken post out of the circuit board works best - considering a metal tool could cause damage. I didn't use super glue or soldiering and everything seem to snap together perfectly, which explains why there are those 2 styrofoam pucks inside.