Broken key button pad

Aughy · **February 21, 2015, 17:25:23**

Never had a key break but this is currently the state of my car key. To me this is poor design as my son in law drives a VW Passat and its keys have aluminum press buttons not thin rubber ones. I'm hoping it's a warranty item as my service is due soon.

I saw your link for a new cover but it says they don't post these to the UK. I will just have to try the warranty route and if that's a no no I will try to source this item locally.

Aughy · **Reply #1: February 21, 2015, 17:47:41**

I found this locally:

Flip Folding Car Replacement Remote Key Shell Case Blank Fob for HYUNDAI i20 i30 | eBay

Has anyone ever transferred these bits to one of these shells and how easy is it?

Also from the damage to my current key are there as appears to be two missing springs or something as I can currently trigger the remote function by poking inside with the point of a biro etc. Are these supplied with the blank?

Thanks in advance

eye30 · **Reply #2: February 21, 2015, 18:48:32**

I got new key fob under warranty when the rubber on my "open" button split

Shambles · **Reply #3: February 21, 2015, 19:04:32**

Quote from: Aughy

That fob looks like it's been chewed by a rottweiler

Well good luck with the warranty claim - some members cannot even get prematurely worn door seals replaced under warranty.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #4: February 21, 2015, 22:28:53**

I have an ebay replacement on hand but n requirement to use it yet. There is a utube vid on how to do the transfer. It's a little fiddly, but definitely worth it.

Aughy · **Reply #5: February 21, 2015, 23:43:18**

Have you a link for the youtube video?

Aughy · **Reply #6: February 22, 2015, 00:16:23**

Hyundai Flip Key (Keypad Change) - YouTube
I wonder is this available to the UK. I think this is an Indian company

eye30 · **Reply #7: February 22, 2015, 00:20:14**

Car still under warranty?

If so get replacement......

Dazzler · **Reply #8: February 22, 2015, 00:23:59**

Quote from: Aughy on February 21, 2015, 17:25:23

Never had a key break but this is currently the state of my car key. To me this is poor design as my son in law drives a VW Passat and its keys have aluminum press buttons not thin rubber ones. I'm hoping it's a warranty item as my service is due soon.

I saw your link for a new cover but it says they don't post these to the UK. I will just have to try the warranty route and if that's a no no I will try to source this item locally.

Don't think it is a design issue as after 4 years (wife's car) and more than 2 years (my previous i30) no wear at all... I think many others are in the same boat (as me) My roller door key on the other hand.... (But fortunately they are cheap on the internet)

rustynutz · **Reply #9: February 22, 2015, 02:03:16**

Good luck with the warranty claim, I had no luck with mine...

In my case they just trotted out the normal Hyundai response...."that's fair wear and tear"
Oh, they also blamed my finger nails....

Aughy · **Reply #10: March 11, 2015, 00:06:40**

I bought one of these which actually came as a pair of replacement remote covers for £4 and followed the above video. Within under five minutes my key fob was back in full operation. The packet as I said came with two covers so if my or my wife's key ever need it I have a spare.

As for the warranty the garage asked for pics of the damaged key fob plus pics of my reg number & the mileometer which I supplied so they can forward them on to the warranty insurers so I will keep you posted reference the outcome there.

Aughy · **Reply #11: March 11, 2015, 00:39:55**

Just got this in my emails from my dealers:

Hi

Warranty has denied the key remote but we are still looking window seal.

I will come back to you asap

Regards

rustynutz · **Reply #12: March 11, 2015, 02:02:56**

For those that just need a new button pad...

Hyundai Remote Flip KEY FOB I10 I20 I35 Button Repair PAD | eBay

it looks a bit odd but I guess as long as it works, who cares...

eye30 · **Reply #13: March 11, 2015, 06:30:35**

Quote from: Aughy on March 11, 2015, 00:39:55

Just got this in my emails from my dealers:

Hi

Warranty has denied the key remote but we are still looking window seal.

I will come back to you asap

Regards

See post 13.

Is car still under warranty then reply you want details as to why claim being rejected so you can take it further.

Dazzler · **Reply #14: March 11, 2015, 06:43:20**

Quote from: eye30 on March 11, 2015, 06:30:35

Quote from: Aughy on March 11, 2015, 00:39:55
Just got this in my emails from my dealers:

Hi

Warranty has denied the key remote but we are still looking window seal.

I will come back to you asap

Regards
See post 13.

Is car still under warranty then reply you want details as to why claim being rejected so you can take it further.

Lester, it would be the old "wear and tear" disclaimer ....

eye30 · **Reply #15: March 11, 2015, 06:57:38**

Quote from: Dazzler on March 11, 2015, 06:43:20

Quote from: eye30 on March 11, 2015, 06:30:35
Quote from: Aughy on March 11, 2015, 00:39:55
Just got this in my emails from my dealers:

Hi

Warranty has denied the key remote but we are still looking window seal.

I will come back to you asap

Regards
See post 13.

Is car still under warranty then reply you want details as to why claim being rejected so you can take it further.

Lester, it would be the old "wear and tear" disclaimer ....

I would use - fit for purpose - if within warranty period.

Outside,, yes wear and tear.....

Dazzler · **Reply #16: March 11, 2015, 09:12:27**

Quote from: eye30 on March 11, 2015, 06:57:38

Quote from: Dazzler on March 11, 2015, 06:43:20
Quote from: eye30 on March 11, 2015, 06:30:35
Quote from: Aughy on March 11, 2015, 00:39:55
Just got this in my emails from my dealers:

Hi

Warranty has denied the key remote but we are still looking window seal.

I will come back to you asap

Regards
See post 13.

Is car still under warranty then reply you want details as to why claim being rejected so you can take it further.

Lester, it would be the old "wear and tear" disclaimer ....
I would use - fit for purpose - if within warranty period.

Outside,, yes wear and tear.....

Fair call Lester

Aughy · **Reply #17: March 12, 2015, 13:53:28**

Never thought of that "fit for purpose" so I will try it and see how it goes. The car is 2012 so the warranty should be fine. I returned to it in the supermarket car park and it was torrential rain. Inside I noticed there was a slow drip of water just below the passenger side sun visor onto the edge of the seat hence the bit about the window seals.

They can't say that's wear and tear so I await their reply to that and I will ask at that stage about the key issue

Aughy · **Reply #18: March 12, 2015, 14:10:21**

2pcs Replacement 3 Button Rubber Pad for Hyundai i10 i20 I30 Hyundai Flip Key | eBay

They say they do international shipping but you would need to check that your end. A very good item at a very good price Price:
US $3.67!

rustynutz · **Reply #19: March 12, 2015, 14:23:40**

Thanks for the link, Aughy....I just looked them up and yes, they do send to OZ....

The Gonz · **Reply #20: March 13, 2015, 10:59:57**

SuperCheap sells some for the more mundane makes. You may get them to source Hy types.

MAP-Key-Remote-Button-Replacement-VE-Commodore-3-Button

Just Rick · **Reply #21: March 14, 2015, 04:36:31**

Blood hell looks like you have been taking to it with a hammer

ibrokeit · **Reply #22: April 26, 2015, 01:58:06**

Slightly late to the party - regarding AU suppliers - there is also HYUNDAI-i20-i30-FLIP-KEY-REMOTE-REPLACMENT-BLANK-SHELL-CENTRAL-LOCKING at about ~$11.50 inc postage.

I just used the keypad, and it's frame (it stubs will push fit nicely), swapping them over - the keypad did seem to be a little 'prouder' at the back (unlock end) by a very small amount (also hard to be certain when comparing against 4 year old keys). No issues caused by that it seems.

The 'trick' is - the original frame for the keypad has it's stubs used as 'plastic rivets' (ends melted and splayed) to the rest of the case - needing some leverage... as shown in the video.