Very helpful video and saved me from hundreds from getting a new fob/key for my 2018 toyota camry. My keyring broke off so I was walking around with a loose key for weeks, risking losing my only key. Then I ordered a shell from ebay for $25 from someone else getting rid of their key and I put my key inside. That button part got tricky but this video did the trick. So thankful! It's like I have a brand new key now.
This is a life saver. Both my original and spare key on my Ranger T6 had the release button broken and key wouldn't open. I bought a chinese case from ebay for 3 bucks (dollars) to fix one key and it worked perfectly, so after a while I bought a second one to fix my spare key. The only difference is that the key cases I bought didn't came with the screw, just clips in. Also, I took off the blade on my old keys and put it into the hinge mechanism of the new key. The key blade is held by a small pin that you can drive out with a very small punch and rubber mallet. Did it, and I didn't have to cut a new key blade. To drive the pin in after replacing the blade is kind of tricky, but if you are good working with your hands or have a little bit of experience as a mechanic, you can figure it out and it pushes right in and the key blade will be secured and won't fall out.
@@TheCarKeyMan thanks to you. Without your video, I would have probably spent like 400 dollars on a new key from the dealer that would probably be one that if you open the case, it wouldn't work anymore, lol.
Most helpful. Being an east coast Scot, too mean to pay for a key cutting, swapped old C-Max key blade into new case. Required 1.5 mm drill to use as a drift to release and replace the roll pin and a file down of 0.2mm from the shank of the old blade to let it fit into the knuckle. All good.
Great video. I done the same for my c-max but converted from a normal 3 button key to a flip key. Little bit fiddly swapping circuit board and battery terminals around but easy enough. Got blade cut from an independent auto key cutter for £12. Replica case was £5 off internet. Anyone wanting to do this don't bother with timpsons they won't cut the blade.
Hi Thomas. It's good that you got the blade cut, swapping them over can be a a bit of a pain. Yes, some shops get a bit funny about cutting other peoples keys. I think it's because if they mess it up, they can't just one to replace it easily. Whereas if they mess their own up, they can just get another off the shelf. Thanks for the feedback :)
Thank you. I bought replacement case off of aliexpress, and input board and key over. Husband filed original blade to fit new case. Finally we have the remote locking (original key lost the battery cover so couldn't use a battery in it).
I honestly think these flick keys are created to break so poor fools like me have to replace them at exorbitant costs. Thank you Car Key Man for giving me an option.
Yes it must feel like that. The problem is that they have introduced moving parts into one of our most used items. You may save some money if you find a good Auto Locksmith. thecarkeyman.co.uk/how-to-find-local-car-key-man-auto-locksmith/
@@TheCarKeyMan There aren't any close by and being in Oz, it's more than a packed lunch travelling to metro areas from most regional centres. 😬 I'm getting by with a nail file to open the key or leave it out. Thank you so much for your response. 👍 By the way, happy Saint Pat's Day! 💚
@@TheCarKeyMan Hey, most people do. Things are changing a little culturally but it's still sunny most of the time and people are generally laid back. I've heard the UK is pretty expensive which has put me off travelling there. Maybe the Queen can organize something? 😄
If anyone wants to replace the key without getting it cut, just push the little pin out and hit each side with an angle grinder for half a second, took 2 minutes and works perfect 😁
Super helpful. Unless your key snaps off inside your ignition…. This key is a giant pile of shit…. I suggest every 3 years replacing the blade and housing . I have broken 2 keys, 2016 ford. 300$ to remove the key and make a new one, but now I’ll just replace every couple years.
you all prolly dont care but does any of you know of a trick to get back into an instagram account..? I somehow lost the password. I love any assistance you can offer me.
@Felix Deshawn thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@@TheCarKeyMan Thank you for the reply! I actually fixed the issue with my car 3 days ago. The problem was a loose socket on the BMS board, just slotted that bad boy right back in.
After watching this video. It is indeed possible to just repair the original key. Dismantle the key as shown. Remove the broken off piece from the button. Reassemble with the key in the closed position. Turn the back cover three times anti clockwise making sure the spring stays located. This puts pretension on the spring to flick the key. Hold the two halves of the key tightly and press the button. The key should flick out as it's supposed to. Now all you need to do is super glue the two halves back together and clamp it together for an hour or so before putting the battery back in. Fixed.
Hi, yes its possible, but it depends on the state of your old key. It will save you a bit of money using the old key, as long as you’re happy with it that way.
The video is great and I have ordered new shells from ebay. Please can you explain why it is so difficult to simply switch the existing key blade? Getting a new blade cut is a hassle and seems ridiculous to me. Perhaps we need a video showing where/how the old blade must be filed to make it fit?
Hello Robert, it's a great question, with a simple answer. The replacement flip part has been designed to work with the supplied case. The case has been designed and made in a different factory and so although the parts all work fine, the insides are different. Of all the cases I've seen, the flip parts cannot be swapped about, sorry!
@@TheCarKeyMan Thanks for the reply. It seems odd to me that the aftermarket case can't be used with the original blade but still. Let's hope I can find a key cutter to cut the new blade.
Hi Robert. Basically, the new flip part has been matched to the new case. But this is different to the original Ford key. If Ford made a replacement case, that was made in the same style as the original, you could swap it fine
@@TheCarKeyMan Hi again! I bought two new aftermarket cases because both of my original ones had broken in the same way. I got a locksmith to cut one key for a whopping 30€ (Finnish prices...). For the second key, I had nothing to lose by filing down the old blade (width and length) to make it fit. Filing took just a few minutes and it works just fine. Of course, you need to knock out and replace the little pin that holds the blade. So the upshot of this is that, if you don't want to pay exorbitant locksmith rates, simply file down the old blade. Thankfully I didn't get two new blades cut. :-)
Great, this is just what I needed as my key fob won’t flick the key out, nor fold away as something is stuck and broken inside. If folded away then key gets stuck rock solid and can take ten minutes to prise it our. Can you tell me where I could order a new key fob shell/case, assuming I can use existing key and circuit inside old one? (it’s for a Ford Mondeo 12 plate)
eBay for your replica case shouldn't be any more than £10. If you follow this video you'll save yourself a fortune rather than going to a dealership or timpsons. This looks really easy compared to my c max key.
Thanks for this vid I did this exact thing but my car had immobiliser activated now, If you know were the chip is hidden on the original key can you let me know please,
Hi, the chip is built into the circuit board. It's not an individual item, but it's signal is created by some of the components on the board. I suspect that the key would have become faulty even without the case change, as it's common that these keys go faulty on the immo side
@@TheCarKeyMan Very strange Becouse I only have the one key and I had to put all the internals back in the original key, then the car starts fine, I’ll have to try the whole swap again,
Does the blade of the key need to be joined to the key to work, Couse since I haven’t had the new blade cut yet the new key clicks open the doors and then just using the original blade in the Ignition on it’s own, with the new key in my lap the immobiliser comes on,
hi Sir..i need your help also. i will buy new a case. but there are some chip codes. i dont know which one is mine? i have 2015 focus trend x.. 433mhz 4D63 80 bit chip or somethings like that.. do you know about it which one for 2015 trend x?
Just a note to prospective key dismantlers. The original ford key here will not snap back together, and does not have a screw in the battery compartment, it needs glueing.
Hi, yes great point, we forgot to mention. As you say, if you want to reuse the old case, it needs glue or tape to keep it together! Thanks for pointing that out ;)
@@TheCarKeyMan You also forgot to mention at the beginning that the replacement fob does have a screw in it (under the battery cover) that needs to be removed before trying to prise the fob apart. Pretty important point I think.
Thanks A LOT for this information, I flipped the damn key a gazillion times trying to find the damn screw because it does not have a snapping mechanism and somehow it broke open.
I'm confused about the "prise the two parts of the key apart to disassemble" yet a screw is put in at the end to fix the key together before the cover plate is put back on. How do we get the cover plate off if we need to get the screw back out again to take the key apart? Also, is there one of these small screws in the original Ford keys that I need to be wary of?
Hi Stacey, from memory, on the genuine Ford keys there isn't a screw, they are just bonded together. However, on the replacement cases, they use a screw to fasten both halves. It's been a while since I made this but I think it's correct
Hi Paul, your key is different to this. 'l try and get a video done this week, but your key splits into to parts, the remote and the flip key part. Is it that the key blade is wobbly, or have the buttons stopped working?
Is there no option to buy a chase where I can EVERYTHING swap 1:1 without file some metal? Maybe for a bit more money but less stress. Maybe someone know a good seller ?
Hi, the problem you have is that the blade and blade assembly that are in your original key, do not fit into a replacement case. I've tried many different cases and no-one has managed this
Hi, have you used all the new parts, apart from the actual blade? This usually happens when you try and use the original blade holder and silver push-button
Hi, as far as I know the answer is no. However, next time I have one in the shop, I'll check it out. The thing is, these new type of keys are terrible compared to the older style...
@@TheCarKeyMan kinda but doesnt have the crome bit however i think i done the key reconnect thing wrong (thing when u put the key in the ingnition turn 4 times till beep and press button) i took the key out when it beeped and pressed a button nothing happaned
@@TheCarKeyMan Nope, someone had previously opened it and messed with it. The spring was not set correctly. I stretched the spring a little and twisted it an extra turn. Works perfectly now!
@@TheCarKeyManHi: people buy these cases for cost reasons cutting a key is a cost putting the key they already on the case is free, you did not show that.
errrrr, u didn't mention that you need to pull out the screw of the new one before flipping it open. Now, everything is broken. Thanks so much. pffffft
Very helpful video and saved me from hundreds from getting a new fob/key for my 2018 toyota camry. My keyring broke off so I was walking around with a loose key for weeks, risking losing my only key. Then I ordered a shell from ebay for $25 from someone else getting rid of their key and I put my key inside. That button part got tricky but this video did the trick. So thankful! It's like I have a brand new key now.
Hi Mary, thanks for the feedback, really pleased it helped you :)
That's why I love UA-cam
This is a life saver. Both my original and spare key on my Ranger T6 had the release button broken and key wouldn't open. I bought a chinese case from ebay for 3 bucks (dollars) to fix one key and it worked perfectly, so after a while I bought a second one to fix my spare key. The only difference is that the key cases I bought didn't came with the screw, just clips in.
Also, I took off the blade on my old keys and put it into the hinge mechanism of the new key. The key blade is held by a small pin that you can drive out with a very small punch and rubber mallet. Did it, and I didn't have to cut a new key blade. To drive the pin in after replacing the blade is kind of tricky, but if you are good working with your hands or have a little bit of experience as a mechanic, you can figure it out and it pushes right in and the key blade will be secured and won't fall out.
Thanks Kev, glad you got your keys working again and thanks for the feedback :)
@@TheCarKeyMan thanks to you. Without your video, I would have probably spent like 400 dollars on a new key from the dealer that would probably be one that if you open the case, it wouldn't work anymore, lol.
Most helpful. Being an east coast Scot, too mean to pay for a key cutting, swapped old C-Max key blade into new case. Required 1.5 mm drill to use as a drift to release and replace the roll pin and a file down of 0.2mm from the shank of the old blade to let it fit into the knuckle. All good.
Great info, thanks for leaving it as feedback :)
Great video. I done the same for my c-max but converted from a normal 3 button key to a flip key. Little bit fiddly swapping circuit board and battery terminals around but easy enough. Got blade cut from an independent auto key cutter for £12. Replica case was £5 off internet. Anyone wanting to do this don't bother with timpsons they won't cut the blade.
Hi Thomas. It's good that you got the blade cut, swapping them over can be a a bit of a pain. Yes, some shops get a bit funny about cutting other peoples keys.
I think it's because if they mess it up, they can't just one to replace it easily. Whereas if they mess their own up, they can just get another off the shelf.
Thanks for the feedback :)
We cut others keyblanks but we say that we cant guarantee that it will work and no refunds.
Thank you. I bought replacement case off of aliexpress, and input board and key over. Husband filed original blade to fit new case. Finally we have the remote locking (original key lost the battery cover so couldn't use a battery in it).
Great stuff, really pleased it worked out ok
Hi Michael, do you mean the complete case?
I honestly think these flick keys are created to break so poor fools like me have to replace them at exorbitant costs. Thank you Car Key Man for giving me an option.
Yes it must feel like that. The problem is that they have introduced moving parts into one of our most used items. You may save some money if you find a good Auto Locksmith. thecarkeyman.co.uk/how-to-find-local-car-key-man-auto-locksmith/
@@TheCarKeyMan There aren't any close by and being in Oz, it's more than a packed lunch travelling to metro areas from most regional centres. 😬 I'm getting by with a nail file to open the key or leave it out. Thank you so much for your response. 👍 By the way, happy Saint Pat's Day! 💚
Thanks :) Love OZ, was lucky to visit thanks to our very generous Queen back when I was in the military. So much fun :)
@@TheCarKeyMan Hey, most people do. Things are changing a little culturally but it's still sunny most of the time and people are generally laid back. I've heard the UK is pretty expensive which has put me off travelling there. Maybe the Queen can organize something? 😄
No,the worst are the keys for Saab 9-3
Thanks for the video mate. I’m off to have my blank blade cut tomorrow, hope they won’t change me a fortune for it!
If anyone wants to replace the key without getting it cut, just push the little pin out and hit each side with an angle grinder for half a second, took 2 minutes and works perfect 😁
Nice work!
Super helpful. Unless your key snaps off inside your ignition…. This key is a giant pile of shit…. I suggest every 3 years replacing the blade and housing .
I have broken 2 keys, 2016 ford. 300$ to remove the key and make a new one, but now I’ll just replace every couple years.
Yes, they are pretty poor.....
Thank you sir, this video encoureged me to open my salt water wet key to dry it perfectly.
Well done Safak, glad it helped you
you all prolly dont care but does any of you know of a trick to get back into an instagram account..?
I somehow lost the password. I love any assistance you can offer me.
@Houston Paul instablaster :)
@Felix Deshawn thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Felix Deshawn it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thanks so much, you saved my account!
1:48 - What is that part "that gets damaged and stops the car from starting?" as I might be having that issue.
Hi, it's an emulator that it part of the key circuit board. These stop working which causes trouble!
@@TheCarKeyMan Thank you for the reply! I actually fixed the issue with my car 3 days ago. The problem was a loose socket on the BMS board, just slotted that bad boy right back in.
Very helpful thanks!
Hi Marc, you're very welcome, thanks for watching :)
After watching this video. It is indeed possible to just repair the original key.
Dismantle the key as shown. Remove the broken off piece from the button. Reassemble with the key in the closed position.
Turn the back cover three times anti clockwise making sure the spring stays located. This puts pretension on the spring to flick the key.
Hold the two halves of the key tightly and press the button. The key should flick out as it's supposed to.
Now all you need to do is super glue the two halves back together and clamp it together for an hour or so before putting the battery back in.
Fixed.
Hi, yes its possible, but it depends on the state of your old key. It will save you a bit of money using the old key, as long as you’re happy with it that way.
The video is great and I have ordered new shells from ebay. Please can you explain why it is so difficult to simply switch the existing key blade? Getting a new blade cut is a hassle and seems ridiculous to me. Perhaps we need a video showing where/how the old blade must be filed to make it fit?
Hello Robert, it's a great question, with a simple answer. The replacement flip part has been designed to work with the supplied case.
The case has been designed and made in a different factory and so although the parts all work fine, the insides are different.
Of all the cases I've seen, the flip parts cannot be swapped about, sorry!
Have you contacted a local Auto locksmith to cut the key?
@@TheCarKeyMan Thanks for the reply. It seems odd to me that the aftermarket case can't be used with the original blade but still. Let's hope I can find a key cutter to cut the new blade.
Hi Robert. Basically, the new flip part has been matched to the new case. But this is different to the original Ford key. If Ford made a replacement case, that was made in the same style as the original, you could swap it fine
@@TheCarKeyMan Hi again! I bought two new aftermarket cases because both of my original ones had broken in the same way. I got a locksmith to cut one key for a whopping 30€ (Finnish prices...). For the second key, I had nothing to lose by filing down the old blade (width and length) to make it fit. Filing took just a few minutes and it works just fine. Of course, you need to knock out and replace the little pin that holds the blade. So the upshot of this is that, if you don't want to pay exorbitant locksmith rates, simply file down the old blade. Thankfully I didn't get two new blades cut. :-)
Nice 1 gona try this, both my keys r stickin really badly!
Thanks for this! the keyring kept falling off mine and so was reluctant to fork out for a whole new key for the sake of a plastic retaining bar.
Glad it helped you, they really are terrible keys!
Can you please do a video on how to reset a ford cmax key
Hi Karamvir, what do you need to do? Can you tell me the year?
@@TheCarKeyMan I need the remote of the key to start working. My car is a 2014 Ford-Cmax
Thank you
You’re welcome, pleased it helped you :)
Hi, I have a 15 Fiesta and am looking to swap from a different style key to this one. Would it work? Or would you advise against it?
I don't think it will fit correctly, sorry
Great, this is just what I needed as my key fob won’t flick the key out, nor fold away as something is stuck and broken inside. If folded away then key gets stuck rock solid and can take ten minutes to prise it our. Can you tell me where I could order a new key fob shell/case, assuming I can use existing key and circuit inside old one? (it’s for a Ford Mondeo 12 plate)
eBay for your replica case shouldn't be any more than £10. If you follow this video you'll save yourself a fortune rather than going to a dealership or timpsons. This looks really easy compared to my c max key.
Thanks for this vid
I did this exact thing but my car had immobiliser activated now, If you know were the chip is hidden on the original key can you let me know please,
Hi, the chip is built into the circuit board. It's not an individual item, but it's signal is created by some of the components on the board. I suspect that the key would have become faulty even without the case change, as it's common that these keys go faulty on the immo side
@@TheCarKeyMan
Very strange
Becouse I only have the one key and I had to put all the internals back in the original key, then the car starts fine,
I’ll have to try the whole swap again,
Does the blade of the key need to be joined to the key to work, Couse since I haven’t had the new blade cut yet the new key clicks open the doors and then just using the original blade in the Ignition on it’s own, with the new key in my lap the immobiliser comes on,
hi Sir..i need your help also. i will buy new a case. but there are some chip codes. i dont know which one is mine? i have 2015 focus trend x.. 433mhz 4D63 80 bit chip or somethings like that.. do you know about it which one for 2015 trend x?
Hello Ayhan, if it's a UK vehicle I can help
@@TheCarKeyMan thank.. i was order the key.. i will try.. i hope i can do
Superb, many, many thanks :-)
Have you tried it?
Yes, works great thanks :-)
Excelent..!
You're welcome, thanks for watching :)
Thank,s very thank,s
You're welcome Antonio, thanks for watching :)
Very good video thanks a lot.
Thanks for the comments :)
Just a note to prospective key dismantlers. The original ford key here will not snap back together, and does not have a screw in the battery compartment, it needs glueing.
Hi, yes great point, we forgot to mention. As you say, if you want to reuse the old case, it needs glue or tape to keep it together! Thanks for pointing that out ;)
@@TheCarKeyMan You also forgot to mention at the beginning that the replacement fob does have a screw in it (under the battery cover) that needs to be removed before trying to prise the fob apart. Pretty important point I think.
Thanks A LOT for this information, I flipped the damn key a gazillion times trying to find the damn screw because it does not have a snapping mechanism and somehow it broke open.
Thanks for this, I’ve just spent half an hour trying to clip back together 🤦♀️😩
I'm confused about the "prise the two parts of the key apart to disassemble" yet a screw is put in at the end to fix the key together before the cover plate is put back on. How do we get the cover plate off if we need to get the screw back out again to take the key apart? Also, is there one of these small screws in the original Ford keys that I need to be wary of?
Hi Stacey, from memory, on the genuine Ford keys there isn't a screw, they are just bonded together. However, on the replacement cases, they use a screw to fasten both halves. It's been a while since I made this but I think it's correct
It's not a repair, it's a replacement.
Hi Marcin, yes the old cases are poor quality and can't be reused ...
Transponder chip I'm guessing?
Yes, chips in everything now!
Hi would this work on a 2007 Ford c max? Mine has just gone? Thank you for the up load. 👍
Hi Paul, your key is different to this. 'l try and get a video done this week, but your key splits into to parts, the remote and the flip key part.
Is it that the key blade is wobbly, or have the buttons stopped working?
The Car Key Man hello thank you for getting back to me. Yeah the blade is wobbly and the end split so I thought it best to just replace it.
Is there no option to buy a chase where I can EVERYTHING swap 1:1 without file some metal? Maybe for a bit more money but less stress.
Maybe someone know a good seller ?
Hi, the problem you have is that the blade and blade assembly that are in your original key, do not fit into a replacement case. I've tried many different cases and no-one has managed this
I used a silicon oil, and then worked it into the blade by moving it back and forth. then it opened as it should.
Thanks for that Joseph
Any tips on the key not closing? It doesn’t jam, it just doesn’t lock down.
Hi, have you used all the new parts, apart from the actual blade? This usually happens when you try and use the original blade holder and silver push-button
How you change the battery on a 2015 Mazda bt50 up model
Hi, if it's the type that can be changed, then here is the link ua-cam.com/video/IQVkZIt1uuI/v-deo.html
If this doesn't work, can you let us know?
Where did you get the case from?
Hi Angelique I take it from your profile you're in the UK?
The Car Key Man Yes I live in UK
Hi, sorry I messed this. Can you email if you still need help?
Can you use this key fob with the mk2 focus pre- facelift key ?
What year do you mean please ?
The Car Key Man mk2 2004-11? My key looks like the mk1 focus key.
Hi, as far as I know the answer is no. However, next time I have one in the shop, I'll check it out.
The thing is, these new type of keys are terrible compared to the older style...
Good way to break it eh 🥴🥴
also my mk 3 mondeo key still isnt working after replaceing the battery
What year please?
@@TheCarKeyMan 2010
Does the key look the same as in this video?
@@TheCarKeyMan kinda but doesnt have the crome bit however i think i done the key reconnect thing wrong (thing when u put the key in the ingnition turn 4 times till beep and press button) i took the key out when it beeped and pressed a button nothing happaned
@@TheCarKeyMan nvm i did do it wrong working fine thx for showing me how to change the battery anyway
Dude sweet my key swing is fixed, thanks
Result! Was the pin poking out?
@@TheCarKeyMan Nope, someone had previously opened it and messed with it. The spring was not set correctly. I stretched the spring a little and twisted it an extra turn. Works perfectly now!
I have a fiat key with the same problem
Hi, can you email us the details? steve@thecarkeyman.co.uk
These flip keys suck balls. I've got a 2018 f150 with less than 9K miles on it and the key already failed like this.
They are terrible......
😂😂
It would be much more helpful to show how to change the key as well.
Hi Graham, would love to help, can you explain a bit more what you need to know?
@@TheCarKeyManHi: people buy these cases for cost reasons cutting a key is a cost putting the key they already on the case is free, you did not show that.
Mine gets stuck every time i try to get it out
Yes, this is common. It needs a new case.
The Car Key Man
Where did you get the case from ?
And can you not use the same blade?
errrrr, u didn't mention that you need to pull out the screw of the new one before flipping it open. Now, everything is broken. Thanks so much. pffffft
Hi Jason. in mine, there wasn't a screw holding it together, sorry
How to change a key, but, hold on. You cant change it because it doesnt fit?????
Hi, what are you trying to do? Do you still need some help?
Okay great now my car wont start and I ruined my old case too so thank you for your bad advice. Smh people dont risk it
Oh No! Are you in the UK? It sounds like the chip has been damaged when you've opened it up. If you want to call us it's 01522 514141.
bruv send me money for new key i broke it my opening it this way, you have to open the focus logo
H