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A customer recently asked us, "The buttons on the circuit board of my car key have broken off. A new housing does not help. Can I also replace just the circuit board?"
A common question - and unfortunately also a frustrating problem.
The situation explained
In many car keys, the push buttons you use to open or lock the car are attached to a small circuit board inside the key. If those buttons break off or detach from the circuit board, the problem usually can't be solved with just a new housing.
You replace an enclosure if the outside is damaged or if the key blade is worn out. But once the damage is on the circuit board - broken buttons or damaged solder points, for example - things are more complicated.
Can you replace the circuit board separately?
In some cases, a separate circuit board is available, but this depends heavily on the brand and type of key. Often circuit boards are specifically linked to your car's electronics and immobilizer. Just changing them is not always possible or wise.
So what can you do?
Have the circuit board professionally repaired.
We work Samen with specialists who can re-solder loose buttons or repair a damaged circuit board. Feel free to contact us to discuss the possibilities.
Opt for a new complete key.
Sometimes it is more economical or reliable to have a complete new key made. To do this, check out our page with
Check if your current circuit board is still usable.
If the damage is not too bad, you can possibly use a new and reuse the old circuit board.
Do it yourself?
Unsure if you can do it yourself? Then watch our instructional videos linked to the products on our site. You don't have to be a mechanic - with our help, you'll come a long way.
Conclusion:
Broken buttons on the circuit board of your car key are not a rare problem, but often harder to fix than you think. A new housing alone is usually not enough. Contact us and we'll look Samen at the best solution for your key.