i30 Owners Club
GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => GENERAL => Topic started by: Bitsumishi on January 18, 2015, 05:24:10
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This may apply to models other than the i30, so I am posting it here...
I think I might have spilt diesel or some other unfriendly substance over my i30 key fob, so the plastic(?) or rubber(?) bit hardened, perished and fell apart.
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n231/2e179ff3/IMG_0892_zpsdee935aa.jpg) (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/2e179ff3/media/IMG_0892_zpsdee935aa.jpg.html)
Instead of replacing the entire key fob for half a bazillion dollars, or swapping over all the components (as per these instructions at :link: Hyundai Flip Key Shell Replacement - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kTR-oYA_4o)) I decided to purchase a shell from eBay :link: Hyundai I20 I30 Flip KEY Remote Replacment Blank Shell Central Locking | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321023907541?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D321023907541%26_rdc%3D1) for AUD$11.45 and merely swap the button-pressing-thingo (herein referred to as the ‘BPT’).
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n231/2e179ff3/IMG_0889_zps1a18958e.jpg) (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/2e179ff3/media/IMG_0889_zps1a18958e.jpg.html)
It appears the BPT is not glued so I was able to (gently) prise it off the new fob and place on the old fob (below right).
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n231/2e179ff3/IMG_0893_zps72018736.jpg) (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/2e179ff3/media/IMG_0893_zps72018736.jpg.html)
I was worried it would be inferior material and/or the white paint would disappear. However, after nearly 2 months the only issue has been the BPT suddenly decides to start lifting off and detaching from the fob. To solve that I decided to use a few dabs of silicon to ‘glue’ the BPT and the fob together. All seems to be working okay. Not bad for $12 and 10 minutes work! :happydance:
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I could be wrong, but I think that the "button-pressing-thingo" is actually the technical term used for the aforementioned BPT.
:goodjob:
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That's my kinda fix.
:judges:
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:wts: :ta:
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Had the similar problem. Hyundai dealer said I could not buy the rubber cover by itself and I would have to buy a new key complete, cost about $450. Ordered a blank key shell from China (Ebay) for about $11 delivered to my door. The new rubber cover fitted and worked perfectly.
I then saw on Ebay a silicon cover claimed to be better than the rubber ones, so I purchased one
:link: Hyundai Remote Flip KEY FOB I30 I35 Button Repair PAD Fits Part NO CE 0678 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/191429133462?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)
I then removed the rubber boot I had fitted and also the center piece with the three holes. The silicon cover slipped into the key and I think it will last much longer than rubber. It works well and did not cost me $450.
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The one you linked looks like crap tbh.
I understand going that way over paying for a new key out of warranty though.
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You'd think that when they make the replacement button pad they would at least put the icons on it so you know what button is which :rolleyes:
The company that makes them is Polmex here in Perth :link: Polmex (http://www.polmex.com.au/)
They obviously work well but don't look as good as the original style.
(http://i.imgur.com/xQp2RaS.png)
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Dont disagree Cruiserfield look is terrible but dont let the look deceive you. I think its better quality, fits and works well. The original rubber cover lasted 3 years only and I suspect this is about the norm.
Is it better? Think so but dont know time will tell