This guy made the job easy. I tried to fit the old key until I watched this and like he said ‘you can’t’ brilliant video

@TheCarKeyMan

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Joe, everyone tries to do it! Glad it helped :)

So glad I found your videos, my blade came out of its holder and was quoted stupid money to replace and program a new key. Decided to buy your kit and with the instructions given in your videos it was a straight for job swapping everything over, thanks.

@TheCarKeyMan

Жыл бұрын

Great stuff Lofty, thanks for the purchase, and for taking the time to post this feedback :)

Great stuff , Thanks and yes you do have to replace the key from the blank key as the new case does not totally match. That is for a holden trax but excellent advice .

@TheCarKeyMan

9 ай бұрын

Thansk Manny G :)

Thanks man, I was going to make that mistake😅. Thank you for the tip😌

@TheCarKeyMan

Жыл бұрын

Hi Majacks, glad it helped :)

Perfectly understood this, thank you mate. But it may be useful to include a link to both old and new cases if these are available.

@TheCarKeyMan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea, I've done this now :)

Hi, Great video. Can you post a link to the old stlye flip fob (Corsa D) reassembly. Just purchased a 1.2 (2009) Corsa D for my son as a first car graduation present. Battered old key flip fob case needs replacing, so looking to purchase repair kit from your website.

@TheCarKeyMan

Жыл бұрын

Hi John, I haven't made one as the process is almost identical. I'll look out for the order ;)

Is there a TACTIC - to use - with that spring part as you open it ? and then how do you kinda rewnd the case for the spring key - you make look so easy ???

@TheCarKeyMan

7 ай бұрын

Hi John, sorry about the delay replying. It's just practice to be fair, I hope you got it sorted out :)

i love u tube many thx for your channel 5 STARS regards :)

@TheCarKeyMan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support :)

The 2nd key for my Astra Elite 2014 has two buttons with a fixed blade. I've watched many of your vids but can't find one which refers to the replacement shell (buttons). I can split the case but am unable to access the circuit board/buttons portion. If you have a vid which shows this I would be most grateful, plus a source where I can purchase a blank case with working buttons. Thak you.

@TheCarKeyMan

Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter. Sorry there are a few issues, so we don't have a video. Firstly, it's very tricky to get the circuit board out, when I do it I need to melt the old case to get it out. Next, the blades do not switch from one key to another, they are moulded into the plastic, so if you do decide to take it on, you'll need to get the blade cut. Lastly, the replacement cases are not great

just remove the 2 pins thats in the way, put the PCB on the button side of the shell en put it together I do it on a daily basic and don't need the old style cases.. and customers are enjoying the 'updated' version. The only time i need a old style is for superseeded corsa remotes with seperate PCF7935 transponder..

Hi We've recently acquired a vauxhall zafira b on an 08 plate and we were lucky enough to be given two keys. One of them is a flip fob and the other is just a standard key with buttons. My question is, can the standard key be swapped to a flip fob by any chance?

@TheCarKeyMan

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, I get asked this a lot. The simple answer is no. the shape of the circuit board is different to the one that works the flip key. As a result, the board from the static key cannot be put into a folding key. You may find something on eBay or Aliexpress, however a word of caution. Opening up a fixed blade key is a bit of a nightmare. The older safe way is to use a soldering iron to melt the seam and open up the key. It's really tricking and a job I hate doing. A hot soldering iron in the finger really hurts :(

@ianvicedomini2648

Жыл бұрын

I was unusually lucky getting the key cover open and as luck would have it, It didn't fight me 😁 but I understand what you mean about the circuit board though. Thanks for your advice buddy 😉👍🏼

Is there any TRUTH that buy Taking the Baterry our or replacing the cover - can it LOSE THE CODE ? Thanks as doing mine

@TheCarKeyMan

7 ай бұрын

Hi John, do you still need help with this ?

When, if ever, will the older style be available again? I have emailed, no response.

@TheCarKeyMan

Жыл бұрын

Hi, sorry if I missed an email. Did you still need help ?

@jfshaughnessy

Жыл бұрын

@@TheCarKeyMan I am interested in the older style for the Astra H, with the file and pin tool, with or without the blank blade removed, shipped across the pond. Yes, we have some here too.

You don't have to be a genius to make it work. I use a Insignia fob for my Vectra C. Not a big deal

@TheCarKeyMan

Жыл бұрын

Hi, well I agree, but a lot of people order the wrong one!

Have you posted a video about how to change a fixed Vauxhall fob? I can find lots on Flip fobs. Thanks

@TheCarKeyMan

Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin. The fixed key is different, the circuit board is not easy to get out and also, the blade does not swap over so it needs to be cut

Hi Gary I've tried wat you have suggested old key fob you need to cut out whith a knife which you suggested to use pliers fous information Vauxhall sell them

@TheCarKeyMan

Ай бұрын

Sorry I missed this, do u still need help?

Don't work whith Vauxhall key