Hi all, I have done a search to see if this topic has been raised before but nothing came 'back'!

Anyway the Fabia I just bought came with only 1 set of keys 😏so I have had a new set etc... cut, however the condition of the set I was given is appalling, I think the person used their nails directly on the pads and its on it last legs, so I am looking for a shell/ case as replacement, there are lots on eBay but what this post is for is for help on getting the current case dismantled so I can check the exact layout inside to fit the pcb. Taking the battery cover out is easy, all the You Tube and Bing video's I have found are pretty useless and done by those with a sledge hammer and screwdriver! ie very poor and likely to damage the internals.

If anyone has knowledge or a video they can share then great also if anyone can recommended somewhere else if eBay don't come up with the goods.

My current fob has the led in the top right corner and the part # is 3TO.837.202C

Thanks 👍

Hello hello! Yup, have done a successful key fob replacement when the key snapped off at the flip-point, another VAG group Easter egg, I discovered.

And I’m about to do two more, as we need a second key for a new to us SEAT, and other half’s original Skoda key has broken in exactly the same way.

Gimme a mo and I’ll be back with links to suppliers and videos.

How to do the swap / fix videos;

The Car Key Man on YouTube was useful:

I think I used this video too (I tend to watch a variety for all repairs, as there’s always something you can’t quite see on one).

And the supplier I used is an EBay guy but seemed good. I can’t vouch for him beyond the fact my replacement is still going.

https://ebay.us/m/p36y5u

Worth saying, for future readers, that not all key cutters will cut a blade they’ve not supplied, and also that not all blades are exactly the right thickness, so you’ve got to be careful when you buy.

Oh and @Catwoman it’s almost impossible to get properly into a case without breaking a bit of it. If memory serves it’s around the wee pin (that it’s also possible to accidentally shove into the electronics and bork those).

It’s not difficult as such, just a bit booby-trapped as an operation overall :-/

Hi thanks for your replies. Although we are handy with fixing almost anything, this, as you say is a job with the odd booby trap. I have found a place on-line (eBay) that will replace the case and supply a new battery - all for c£27 + your postage for sending, I might go down that route, they have good feedback and also an external website and have been in business for 30years. Will post an update one I decide!

I took the plunge because the old one couldn't be more broken that it was, so other than being extra careful with the pin (and I'm a bit of a klutz, so always a bit risky doing delicate work), I didn't have to worry too much about causing further damage.

I did get myself a decent pry-tool (also useful for other tech fixes), and a couple of the key-fob guys sell kits that include tools.

Not trying to persuade you - you've got to do what's safest for you! Would be interested to hear if that service is any good, if you go with it.

Hi MijlsTired, sorry for the tardy reply. Yes I sent it off to the Remote Repair Centre via eBay, posted it Monday got it back today a week later, I think there was a delay with postage, anyway would recommend them, was happy to spend some ££ to have it done rather than do it myself. I got the old case back and took the Skoda badge out at put in the badge 'socket' on the unbranded (good quality) fob case. 👍

Repair service for Skoda Seat VW Volkswagen 3 button remote flip key fob Case | eBay UK

Good to know! I’ve just completed the first fix (Fabia), got to do the SEAT now.

If I hadn’t decided to remove the blade from the new case, just in case the old one fitted (it didn’t, I should have remembered from last time), which was an absolute bugger to get back in, it would have been a 20 minute job. It definitely helps to have a pry tool and the teeny little punches I got with a previous kit, which make the delicate parts of the operation less risky.

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