Key Fob Repair - Ram or other types
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- čas přidán 21. 10. 2016
- This video describes a simple repair to a key fob which has ceased to function correctly. In this one, the little dome switches detached from the rubber key pad interior and slipped away from the contact points on the circuit board. After some experimenting with various glues to reattache the domes to the rubber key pad, I simply cleaned everything up and taped the domes in position over the switchpads. Easy and very effective. Be careful when disassembling the fob as the parts are small and easily lost! Change the battery too while you have it apart. This fix reduces the $2-300 cost of replacement to the cost of a couple of inches of Magic tape. Good luck!
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I love how I just stumbled upon this video. For how old it is, I finally got my key fob for my 2010 SRT8 to work.
5 years later and still found this video helpful. THANK YOU SO MUCH. 🥰🥰
Thank you I never thought to use clear tape to hold the connection circles down and you saved me from hundreds of times of opening and placing them back carefully. Thank you sir.
Great fix. You saved my fob. I was trying to glue the little disks back on. This tape process worked great!
Thank you!!!
I tried gluing the buttons several times, but the contacts never stayed in place. Stumbled across this video which used tape instead. Very clever Rich! Worked great. Thank you for making this video!
$300! That's how much money this video saved me! That's the cost of replacement fob for my 2016 Ram from the Dodge house in Richardson, TX. It was exactly what you described; the small metal disks had come loose and there was a strange black muck all around the inside. I cleaned and used the tape just like in the video. Thank you very much Mr. Knowles!
On mine one side is black and other side is silver. Is that normal?
Both identical. Like they are both silver on one side and both black on the opposite side. Please 🙏 help
Thank you very much! As crazy as this sounds, and my wife was looking at me like I was crazy while doing this, it works. It is cheap and easy. Thanks again!!!
Thank you ...you just saved me some cash! Note: One of the metal (sort of flattened?) domes was still giving me a little bit of an issue ...so I took needle nose pliers and gently buckled it to substantiate the integrity of the dome structure. Thanks again!!!
Nice instructional. I wish I had found your video a little sooner. I tore my key fob apart and eventually came to a similar solution as yourself but seeing this could have saved me some time. Cheers!
You sir, are a genius! I was going to hold my praise until I saw what kind of holding power this solution had, but from the comments below and my sense of how these things work, I'm giving you two unqualified thumbs up. Christmas morning must be a popular time to fix key fobs! Merry Christmas, Rich!
I just wanted to say thank you. I have two key fobs. My car would beep while I was driving, beep while parked. One night it was running (triggered the remote start) at 4:30am. I took the battery out of one and it still persisted. Put the battery back in and took the other battery out. The same thing happened. My mechanic said it couldn’t be two issues with the fobs that it had to be the electric system of my Jeep. I searched google and nothing came up regarding my problem with the beeping. I searched CZcams and all I saw about fobs was replacing the battery. I almost gave up (after scrolling about 50 videos) and something told me to check a few more. Your video was the last I checked out. My connectors kept moving around the inside of the fob. Used your idea about taping them (did it to both fobs) down and haven’t had a problem since. I BIG thank you to you. Saved me from needlessly taking it to my Jeep dealer for what seemed to be an easy fix. Thanks again
Same here would beep. Start itself. Lock itself. This video saved me about 400 bucks🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Dude omg ty sooo much...i have used elmers glue, wood glue, crazy glue, Chapstick, Chewing gum, honey, caramel, molasses, paste wax, and nothing has worked as good as this, thanks again good sir!!!
Andrew Farnam you are very welcome. Try denture adhesive next time:)
Great!
Thank you so much. This was exactly what the problem was with my Dodge FOB!! I changed the battery and apparently one of the contacts came loose and it wouldn't lock any longer. It works again thanks to you!
Just wanted to add my own comment we also we're just having trouble with ours took it apart cleaned it use the tape to tape the pieces down cuz they were sliding around husband went out tried it we have the remote where we have a button for everything and everything work including the remote start thank you so so much for this video you saved us a lot of money at Christmas time at least $200 we are so very grateful. 😁😁😁😁
Brilliant! Just did this; works fantastically! Beats trying 9 different glues, and un-centered buttons.
wow!, you just saved me 250 dollars for new key fob. This works great. We all owe you big time. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much I only spent $1 on tape and $5 for a new battery and voila works again !!!!!
Thanks very well said. The tape was a special additive. I found it difficult trying to glie them until i seen your video sir
Today I was quoted $179 for the new Fobik and $65 to program it by our Dodge dealer. I watched your video, opened mine and applied the cellophane strip of tape. I was able to fix the broken one, no programming needed. Even the remote start works again. I'm thrilled, thank you!
BOTH of my fobs to my 2011 Dodge Ram were super sensitive, leading to windows opening during the day, night, while at work (keys in my pocket). I've been dealing with this major inconvenience for over a year, and I was ready to order two new fobs from the dealership. I am very glad I saw this. It took about 10 minutes total to fix both fobs. They both work like new. Looks like you've helped quite a few people with this quick fix! Rich...You need to set up a PayPal link so people can send you five bucks at least!
Thanks David! I'm pleased the fix worked for you. Good idea re the PayPal submission.:)
Thank you for posting this! You saved me $300! Yes, that is what the dealership quoted for a new key!
Thanks for this video! I've been dealing with the little discs moving around for a while now. The remote starts acting up and will then start doing crazy stuff just from being in my pocket. Was getting tired of it. Never thought to just over the discs with tape. Genius. Working great now.
Thank you so much for making this video, I have two fobs, one of them wasn’t working, and the other was starting to have the same issue. I followed your instructions and it works so well! One of the metal domes continued to not work, so if anyone else is having this issue. Cut a piece of tinfoil the same size of the dome and place it between the dome and the circuit board, then tape it down as per the instructions. Works like new.
Amy Grafe good idea! Also, you can try cleaning the contact area with a pencil eraser. Clean the metal dome as well. Removes the oxide and should work ok. Cheers!!
It works ! Thanks ! We saved $525 for 2 remotes by replacing the batteries, cleaning the contacts with a lint free cloth , and using tape to cover any contact's that were loose.
man am i glad i found this site i just fixed both of my key fob,s finger nail polish remover a q-tip take it apart clean them little round things 3 of them they work great and put tape over them to hold in place fantastic well done
Thank you for your straightforward and simple fix for this. I have one of these and it worked intermittently for a while then gave up the ghost, so to speak, all together. I just performed your fix and it works like a charm. They local locksmith wanted $160 for the fob and $40 to program
deputybg5 hi! Glad you’re happy!! Happy New Year too!!
You sir are awesome! I bought a used 2014 Ram Bighorn 1500 4x4 and it only came with one key fob. I ended up getting another as backup but the older original one started having issues with the buttons. I pulled it apart, did exactly what you showed with the contactors, placed tap over them, and boom my original key fob is working perfectly again. Thanks a ton for posting this and being a blessing to others
You are most welcome! Consider it my Christmas present to you! Cheers!!!
Last time this happened I glued them back to the other side and it didn't hold for that long, the tape has worked much better. Thank you so much! It was pretty annoying having this happen every month or two.
You just saved me so much money. My truck would auto start and lock/ unlock at random times. I thought I’d have to by a new key. Thank you
Thank you so much for this video. I've had an issue with one keydob from the time I bought my car and recently started having an issue with my 2nd one. Used your tips of using tape and so far all good!!
This works. The little round silver switch buttons were sticky so after removing them I cleaned top side with Q tip and alcohol. This allowed me to replace and position them much easier using wooden toothpick. Added tape, reassembled; works like new. I think heat seems to cause the button contacts to loosen and migrate over time.
Work perfect with tape! Been dealing with this issue for quite some time and this completely solved it! Thank you!
I just did this and I must say you are amazing and just saved me over $350.00 Thank You so very much !!
Glad it all worked as planned! Merry Christmas to all!!!!
Thanks!! you saved me the cost of a new one - i wouldn't have thought of using tape!
Thanks so much, Opened it, cleaned it with an alcohol wipe, repaired as you suggested, and works perfectly now. Took all of 10 mins because I was going slow.
Glad It worked for you!
just saved me 250 bucks for a new key fob, that tape trick was awesome. Thank you!
You’re very welcome!
Worked like a charm! My problem wasn't that the keyfob wasn't working - it was that you could barely touch it without it engaging the locks because the little discs were sliding around. Couldn't even keep it in my pocket. Magic tape to the rescue!
I did what u said and it works thanks u saved me a lot of time and money👍🏽
Had the same problem. Your tape solution fixed the problem. Was going to try to glue them to the rubber piece like original but noticed when putting back together air gets in the rubber piece making it bulge out a bit. If discs come loose I'd just have same problem again. I'll try to remember to come back in a couple months to say if it is "permanent" fix. ¢2 worth of tape is permanent even if i have to do that a couple times a year.
Thanks! My Jeep Fob unlock was being uber sensitive, the slightest brush against the key fob would unlock the car, it was so sensitive, my windows would sometimes automatically roll down! This appears to have worked perfectly!
Same, mine is for a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and when younhold down the unlock it rolls the front two windows down so I'd come out in the morning to completely soaked seats on a rainy day..
Thanks for the tape tip. I wouldn't have thought of that.
Thank you for posting Your method works perfectly.
Thanks, it worked, you saved me $300
Another success!! It worked for me too!! Thank you so much! 🙏
Thanks worked perfectly in just a few minutes!
Thanks so much! My truck locks were unlocking on their own and the windows were rolling down by themselves. Tried your fix on the key fob and the problem is solved!
I used guitar shielding foil on the steel domes and taped them on with scotch tape....put it together,It works great!
Never thought about inverting the contact buttons, very clever. Thx.
Thanks! Good to hear.
No, he doesn't invert the contact points, even though that's how it sounds.
Worked great with my 2016 Dodge Dart SE fobik! Thank you!!! :D
You sir just saved me a lot of trouble.
And just like that, I have fixed my Key Fob. Thanks for the video!
Excellent!
thank you...was looking for a glue of some kind forever, totally didn't even think of scotch tape. ^_^
I have a 2012 and it was getting to the point where it was hard to unlock my doors with the key fob button. This was the only function that was affected . When opening up the remote I was able to see gold tabs on the circuit board that make a connection when you press the button on the... back side of the rubber boot there are metal disc that touch on to the goal tabs on the circuit board. All I had to do was use a little Brasso with a paper towel and gently wipe the gold tabs. Apparently they was slightly corroded or had some type of crud on them. Now they are clean and shiny. Now it functions like new.
Excellent! Happy New Year.
Thank you works like a charm…
Thanks! A great idea to secure those button contacts!
That was a very helpful video. Much appreciated.
Magic Tape...brilliant solution thank you!!
You saved me $300 thank you sir
Thank you. Such a simple and seemingly obvious solution. I’ve tried glueing these things too many times and never once did tape occur to me
Super glue messed up mine 😭😭😭
worked like a charm. Thanks!!
It worked! Thank you very much sir.
Great video! I had to move my cousin’s truck. He was crashed out asleep. I couldn’t wake him up to move his truck. I noticed his remote wasn’t working not at all. The buttons weren’t doing nothing. I thought it was the battery. It took me and father awhile to figure out about the hidden key under the slide lock. I just thought it kept the fob clasped together. I finally moved his truck. I then proceeded to figure out why it didn’t work. I replaced the battery with another one. That didn’t work at all. I tried several times opening and closing it back up correctly. Still not working. I then decided to open once again and look at the board. The contacts were covered in gunk. As I wiped it with a q-tip to remove the gunk I noticed that contact were loose like you said they would be. I then found you video put them back in their correct places. I had to adjust the tape several times till I got it just right to unlock and lock on every press! I just used regular clear tape and it worked fine for me! Thank you for posting this it helped greatly!
You’re amazing!! Truly a genius!! Saved me so much money!!
Thank you!! Glad it worked.
Thank you for sharing! Helped me out! :)
Smart fix! So simple its brilliant
Awesome information working perfectly fine now
Saved me money. Thank u
Thanks so much!! It worked for me!!
Thank You. I had same problem and do wha You did and it work.
Thanks, Joe! Now all I gotta do is collect the promises! Cheers! Enjoy.
Wow, that idea was so much simpler (and better!) than my solution of using gorilla glue then trying solder *when* the glue failed ;)
thank you, works perfect
i been trying to think of something to fix my Journey's key fob; the "dot"'s are so small. i thought of solder but then i checked the internet. 5 minutes later with tape and some small
scissors, i was testing the fob and it was working beautifully. thank you
Gary Armstrong you are very welcome!! Thanks for the comment.
Sweet I'm doing this thanks for the video my buttons same the glue isn't sticking anymore so they just move around sets alarm off don't unlock doors half the time and dealer wants like 400 even the little key part is around 40 like its a key not even chiped. thanks
Goddammit did not think of doing this until I seen this video. Brilliant!
Jim Tanis Suggest Amazon. Get a replacement fob and swap components as needed.
What parts do I swap?
A lot of people tell me, if you get a new fob, you have to have it re programmed.
Is there another way around this?
Awesome video. Thanks so much.
That was easier than I expected.
Awesome, problem solved. Thanks!
God dammit Rich I owe 3 lap dances and a pack of beers!👏🏼🍾
Pedro Rodriguez sold!!!
I just found your video and I'm having this problem with my new to me 2 key fobs for a 2015 Chrysler town and country. I'm hoping this works for me I just bought this and it worked when I bough it two days ago I changed the batteries in them and they still won't open the sliding doors. I pray this works because this makes me nervous to thing I have to spend hundreds of dollars for some key fob. So in advance thank you.
Best of good luck!!!
@@richknowles72 thanks
It worked! Thank you
mark from lockmark of lansing michigan
the metal contacts on the circuit board look tarnished, the product called tarn-x made for cleaning metal might help to get your remote back in working order, plan b is remote cases minus the circuit board.you can buy the case only.
Thank you!
If you need to find these 'buttons' because you lost them they are called 'dome switches' and/or 'PCB Surface Mount Tactile Membrane Switches'.
Thank you sir, just saved 200$....
Thank you friend
You saved me 200$$ 👌👌👌
Thanks for the video! How to fix your 2012 Ram key fob with Unsolved Mysteries' Robert Stack
Can I add things to this fob? Like a light bar?
Genius thank you
thanks man!
Can I buy the circular contact disc on its own
Whwre can i buy some of those metal disks at? Or what are they called?
Sweetness
Great!!!
Nice work. my car alarm control has the same issue. but on mine the carbon or graphite contact is gone . when i cleaned the inside of it, most of the carbon contacts have dissolved. how do i add new carbon / graphite contacts again? thank you
Suggest purchasing a new shell from Amazon or the like. Just swap the guts.
Genius thanks
what swcrew driver did you use to take screw out having trouble
Tim Francis try small Philips
tried that. stripped screw still didnt work took to dealer and after they locked both sets of keys in truck got new keyfob
Try using eye glasses screw drivers.