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mark_aus2005
23-07-2011, 09:26 PM
Hey all
my TE remote (peanut shaped one) broke at the plastic bit where loops on to your keyring :(

the remote itself works fine but i need to fix it now.

Does anyone have any ideas how to repair it?? super glue i dont really trust and electrical tape cant get around the plastic because it broke in the corner.

Can you get replacement shells? or doesn't anyone know how I can fix it and make it as strong as before? If i buy a replacement remote where is the cheapest place to buy one or are there after market models that are stronger?

Thanks
steve_bunkle
24-07-2011, 06:59 AM
When we had a TF our remotes both broke the same way. I drilled small holes in either side of the broken "bit" and glueing a piece of wire in place with Araldite. My parents have the car and the repairs have lasted over 5 years to date.

Only thing is you need to make sure you dont drill into the circuit board!
mark_aus2005
24-07-2011, 07:25 PM
hmmm :) can you show me where its safe to drill?
Yellow Mistsu
24-07-2011, 07:52 PM
Why dont you glue some string on it with arildite :)
steve_bunkle
24-07-2011, 09:57 PM
Ill take a picture when I see my parents next.

Steve
dobbsy1990
25-07-2011, 11:59 AM
open it up there's a hole in the chip where u can drill works fine for me
mark_aus2005
25-07-2011, 06:44 PM
how do you open it up? it doesnt open easily :(
altera
25-07-2011, 07:01 PM
you cant just open it up, its plastic welded together, ill post a picture of mine with a hole in it tommoz
mark_aus2005
25-07-2011, 07:05 PM
awesome thanks. how do you separate the welds? it feels like it will break :(
altera
25-07-2011, 07:37 PM
awesome thanks. how do you separate the welds? it feels like it will break :(

i used a really thin serated knife blade and in a sawing motion worked around the edges utilising the recess until i broke through, impossible to open it up cleanly and araldited it closed with a fresh battery.

if you wait for a photo ,you wont have to do this, you just need a sharp drill bit and drill
mark_aus2005
03-08-2011, 06:12 PM
i used a really thin serated knife blade and in a sawing motion worked around the edges utilising the recess until i broke through, impossible to open it up cleanly and araldited it closed with a fresh battery.

if you wait for a photo ,you wont have to do this, you just need a sharp drill bit and drill

hey, just wondering if you had a chance to snap a pic of your old remote yet?

thanks