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Swingwing

Member Since: 03 May 2011
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simont wrote:
From my experience of open the Fob to replace the battery it is very water proof sealed.

We all need to know how you did that.

18th Jun 2011 9:16 pm

Swingwing

Member Since: 03 May 2011
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sorry - just read your other post.

18th Jun 2011 9:19 pm

psyxologos

Member Since: 21 Sep 2009
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
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Cerdo wrote:
I think you should check your pockets more thouroughly

Thanks for your helpful comment Cerdo. I hope you are met with the same understanding when in the future you have a query or a problem.

19th Jun 2011 1:42 am

vectis

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It could be the heat from the washing machine that has done the damage.

19th Jun 2011 12:23 pm

Cerdo

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Swingwing wrote:
sorry - just read your other post.

The smile at the end was meant to indicate that it was a joke. Indus Silver
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19th Jun 2011 9:13 pm

psyxologos

Member Since: 21 Sep 2009
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
Posts: 152

vectis wrote:
It could be the heat from the washing machine that has done the damage.

I suspect this is the problem. I drove for over an hour yesterday (unlocked the car using the second fob, drove the car using the 'water damaged' one) and when I stoped the car I was able to lock it but that is it. I could not unlock it again. So I went back to using the second fob. Does anyone know how much a new one will cost me from the dealership?

20th Jun 2011 12:07 am

simont

Member Since: 15 Feb 2011
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psyxologos wrote:
vectis wrote:
It could be the heat from the washing machine that has done the damage.

I suspect this is the problem. I drove for over an hour yesterday (unlocked the car using the second fob, drove the car using the 'water damaged' one) and when I stoped the car I was able to lock it but that is it. I could not unlock it again. So I went back to using the second fob. Does anyone know how much a new one will cost me from the dealership?

That was the exact symptom of my dead fob - would charge for a while in the dock and would be OK to lock - then no power for anything else.

I'd force it open and check inside - solder in new one and see it it still works

I got it open by taking out the emergency key and using a long handle screwdriver in the hole (where the key was) and levering the casing to start it cracking open. It will take quite a lot of force as it is well sealed.

It seems to be doing well now the battery is changed and it has been in the charging dock each time I drive since changing. Works!!!!!! 2002 Honda VFR800
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20th Jun 2011 8:45 am

psyxologos

Member Since: 21 Sep 2009
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
Posts: 152

simont wrote:
psyxologos wrote:
vectis wrote:
It could be the heat from the washing machine that has done the damage.

I suspect this is the problem. I drove for over an hour yesterday (unlocked the car using the second fob, drove the car using the 'water damaged' one) and when I stoped the car I was able to lock it but that is it. I could not unlock it again. So I went back to using the second fob. Does anyone know how much a new one will cost me from the dealership?

That was the exact symptom of my dead fob - would charge for a while in the dock and would be OK to lock - then no power for anything else.

I'd force it open and check inside - solder in new one and see it it still works

I got it open by taking out the emergency key and using a long handle screwdriver in the hole (where the key was) and levering the casing to start it cracking open. It will take quite a lot of force as it is well sealed.

It seems to be doing well now the battery is changed and it has been in the charging dock each time I drive since changing. Works!!!!!!

Thanks for that. What battery did you buy and where can I get one? Thanks!

20th Jun 2011 11:18 am

simont

Member Since: 15 Feb 2011
Location: Sunderland/Newcastle
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psyxologos

It's a VL2330 and I got mine from ebay. They appear to be at 8.50 + P&P

MAKE SURE it is the horizonal mounting one - the vertical won't fit.

It matched the one in my gallery (which shows the battery code on it also)

I tried my normal electronics suppliers but they wanted minimum order amounts.

Glad my efforts may be of some help...... 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

20th Jun 2011 12:51 pm

psyxologos

Member Since: 21 Sep 2009
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
Posts: 152

simont wrote:
psyxologos

It's a VL2330 and I got mine from ebay. They appear to be at 8.50 + P&P

MAKE SURE it is the horizonal mounting one - the vertical won't fit.

It matched the one in my gallery (which shows the battery code on it also)

I tried my normal electronics suppliers but they wanted minimum order amounts.

Glad my efforts may be of some help......

Many thanks. Brilliant!

20th Jun 2011 10:21 pm

simont

Member Since: 15 Feb 2011
Location: Sunderland/Newcastle
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So does this mean I am about the first person to replace the fob battery? 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

21st Jun 2011 6:10 am

psyxologos

Member Since: 21 Sep 2009
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
Posts: 152

simont wrote:
So does this mean I am about the first person to replace the fob battery?

Well, I will soon be the second. Wish me luck!

23rd Jun 2011 10:21 am

EYorkshire

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simont wrote:
So does this mean I am about the first person to replace the fob battery?

Hell yes, this puts you alongside Neil Armstrong

23rd Jun 2011 10:37 am

npinks

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23rd Jun 2011 10:58 am

psyxologos

Member Since: 21 Sep 2009
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
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I have replaced the battery and used some glue to close it again. I will put the fob to the test later today. I hope it works in the car and it will start charging normally. Fingers crossed...

23rd Jun 2011 11:47 am

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