Maxxiz
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Firstly, don't come crying to me if you totally destroy your key and have to go buy a new one. I suggest having a spare if you are going to attempt this, however I don't, so thats why I had a go at fixing it.
Secondly, The rumour that "The key will erase itself once opened and you will have to go pay to re-program the key" is NOT true.
Now with that out of the way, onto the how to...
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If your VR/VS Key is either not disarming the immobliser or the central locking is not working you can see how to fix it below.
What You will need:
(Leatherman can be replaced with screwdrivers etc..)
1) Pry apart the key using a knife/flathead screwdriver, the screws on the key are not holding the case together, so disregard them for now. Mine had already been opened so was just held together with superglue, some may be harder to open than others.
2) Once Opened you will see the following:
Central Locking battery connection (Red)
Immobliser Connection (Green)
Central Locking Aerial Connection (Blue)
3a) [CENTRAL LOCKING FIX]
Now if your central locking is not working it is most likely either the battery is not connected (as seen below) or the aerial is not making connection (blue circle).
3a) i) To fix hold the battery down, it can just be clipped back in but chances are it will come undone again, so I used a little bit of superglue under the battery, then clipped it in. Depending on how bent up the battery is, you can also just place foil under the battery, making contact with the connection underneath it. To make sure the central locking worked, I also put a piece of foil in between the actual key (metal part) and the aerial connection (as seen below). I just found it easiest to loosen the screw a bit, put the foil in then tighten screw.
3b) [IMMOBILIZER FIX]
Now, as you would probably know, the immobliser is disarmed for 30 seconds once the central locking is activated, and this usually suffices, but can be a pain in the ass. If the immobliser does not disarm with the key in the ignition on ACC, then you want to make sure the metal rod is making proper connection with the ignition barrel connections and the inside of the key (green circle). This part slides out, just make sure the connections are all clean etc.
4) You want to make sure it works, so put all parts back into place and put the key back together. While holding the key together, go to your car and test the central locking. Lock it again using the key so the immobliser arms. Open the car using the keyhole and now turn your key to ACC, see if the immobliser light goes out. If you did it right, it should. Key fixed
4) Now just run some superglue around the outside. Hold firm for 30 seconds. You now have a fully functioning key.
I figured this all out my self experimenting, so if I have left anything out, or doing anything wrong let me know. Otherwise have fun. Ill try answer any questions you have as best as I can.
Max :rofl2:
Secondly, The rumour that "The key will erase itself once opened and you will have to go pay to re-program the key" is NOT true.
Now with that out of the way, onto the how to...
*************************************
If your VR/VS Key is either not disarming the immobliser or the central locking is not working you can see how to fix it below.
What You will need:
(Leatherman can be replaced with screwdrivers etc..)
1) Pry apart the key using a knife/flathead screwdriver, the screws on the key are not holding the case together, so disregard them for now. Mine had already been opened so was just held together with superglue, some may be harder to open than others.
2) Once Opened you will see the following:
Central Locking battery connection (Red)
Immobliser Connection (Green)
Central Locking Aerial Connection (Blue)
3a) [CENTRAL LOCKING FIX]
Now if your central locking is not working it is most likely either the battery is not connected (as seen below) or the aerial is not making connection (blue circle).
3a) i) To fix hold the battery down, it can just be clipped back in but chances are it will come undone again, so I used a little bit of superglue under the battery, then clipped it in. Depending on how bent up the battery is, you can also just place foil under the battery, making contact with the connection underneath it. To make sure the central locking worked, I also put a piece of foil in between the actual key (metal part) and the aerial connection (as seen below). I just found it easiest to loosen the screw a bit, put the foil in then tighten screw.
3b) [IMMOBILIZER FIX]
Now, as you would probably know, the immobliser is disarmed for 30 seconds once the central locking is activated, and this usually suffices, but can be a pain in the ass. If the immobliser does not disarm with the key in the ignition on ACC, then you want to make sure the metal rod is making proper connection with the ignition barrel connections and the inside of the key (green circle). This part slides out, just make sure the connections are all clean etc.
4) You want to make sure it works, so put all parts back into place and put the key back together. While holding the key together, go to your car and test the central locking. Lock it again using the key so the immobliser arms. Open the car using the keyhole and now turn your key to ACC, see if the immobliser light goes out. If you did it right, it should. Key fixed
4) Now just run some superglue around the outside. Hold firm for 30 seconds. You now have a fully functioning key.
I figured this all out my self experimenting, so if I have left anything out, or doing anything wrong let me know. Otherwise have fun. Ill try answer any questions you have as best as I can.
Max :rofl2: