Fix Key Vauxhall Opel Astra J Insignia Corsa Meriva HOW TO
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- In this video we show you how to fix your key. Every week we see broken Insignia and broken Astra flip keys. They're just not very good!
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If you have a Vauxhall Opel Astra, Insignia, Meriva,or Corsa then this is for you. When your key is starting to break, it's important that you make the effort to sort it out, BEFORE you lose the key blade. We are Auto Locksmiths in Lincoln and every week help customers that put off having the key fixed, only to be stranded somewhere. If you watch this video, you will see just how easy it is to fix your own key, just by having a good quality case and the correct tools.
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Took my knackered key case to Timpson for a replacement cover, they wanted £50! No thanks. Bought a case for £4, watched this video & did the job myself in 10mins. Only took 10mins cos my old case needed some tough love to open up, assembling the new case took less than a minute. Thanks Car Key Man!
Great stuff, pleased you managed to do it ok :)
Just brought an Insignia, key was very floppy, you're the first video I came across and it helped me to repair the key (variation on the one in the video, no screw on mine and practically glued together instead), cheers sir!!
Glad it helped Darryll, good to hear you got it fixed
Just finished assembling my key with your help. Thanks for the video . Very helpful :)
Thanks for the comments :)
I have a corsa none flip key how do u mend it plz
Many thanks. I could never have worked this out without this clip.
Thanks for the feedback Lisa, glad you managed to work it out :)
Much better than the last key the electronics didn't fit . Thanks for your help excellent product and video
Thanks for all the feedback John, really appreciate it :)
Useful video. I tried to open my key case. It refuses to open. It seems glue was used. Not just the clips.
Hi, did you get it open?
Thanks for your instructions, it made the task clear.
Thanks for the feedback Dennis, glad it helped you :)
I bought a replacement key case, however, I soon found that the new button/pin barrel would not fit into the original key piece, the small pegs on the pin were slightly out, stopping the pin from fully entering the key piece.
I did notice there is an extremely small roll pin that holds the key shaft into the boss.
This pin can be drifted out with a tiny punch, or in my case one of those cheap jewellers screwdrivers ground flat on the end.
Punching out these pins allows you to swap the actual original key shaft into the new boss, so you can then use the new pin.
Hi, yes thanks for these comments. Yes the blade can be changed, but we don't because the hinge assembly, the piece that holds the key is already weak. When you start to hit it with a hammer and punch it puts extra stress on the key. However, if you can't find anyone to cut the key, then you do need to swap it.
I had the exact same experience, but after (gently) punching out the retaining pin, the original blade did not fit in completely. So the retaining pin could not be tapped back. I still had to use a file to cautiously make it fit, also used my digital caliper to exactly find out where the thickness exceeded the space in the keyholder. Tip: it was on the “back” of the blade. Another tip: fold a piece of paper and put it on top of the battery, this holds the battery in place (so I found out after dropping the new key once, and it didn’t work anymore). Good luck and don’t give up!
Hi
Thanks, great video , i managed to change the folding key case using you video , do you have a way to change the other non folding key case ?
Hi Ahmad, thanks or watching. The non folding version is a lot more difficult. The problems are that the blade cannot be swapped, so the new case needs to be cut.
Also, the old case needs opening with a soldering iron and it's very tricky to get the circuit board out, which is a shame
I love you. Thanks for helping me 😊
Thanks Jack, really pleased it helped you :)
very helpful thank you very much for making this video my step daughters key is goosed so just bought a new one from eBay to be cut and the internals changed over
Well done, glad it helped :)
Good video. Big help. Problem sorted.
That's good and thanks for watching :)
Thanks for this...saved me £150...when I was quoted price I asked technician if I can pay the 60 for the fob and transfer the circuit board...dude said no it needs to be programmed...bought 2 fobs online for £10...£15 to cut the key cos I didn’t want to use the old blade (I may put it in the spare fob)...total cost £25, saving my ass £125...good maths and god bless the internet!!...I will say that taking apart the original fob was tough, I thought it would come apart easily...I had to snip at it bit by bit with wire cutters whilst holding it in a clamp...😓😓
Hi Silva. Thanks for the comment. The thing is that a repair garage will do it by the book. A new key and coded in, and that is correct.
However, if you're trying to save some money, then the the repair option is also fine. Did you try some circlip pliers to open it?
The Car Key Man The Car Key Man thanks for getting back to me...I didn’t know what a circlip plier was till I googled it ten mins ago!!...the clamp I mentioned was a pincer plier which held the fob in place while I snipped at it bit by bit with wire cutters...the opening you said to put the pliers in to open the fob opened up, I removed the blade, the rest of it wouldn’t open and I had to basically “peel” it back then snip carefully so I wouldn’t damage the circuit board...worked out well in the end...your video helped a lot...thanks again Sir...✌🏾✌🏾
Silvaback - I had the same scenario. A few years back went to Vauxhall agent for a £110 replacement!!! Stuck it in the cupboard until the £4.75 casing arrived off eBay today. Swapped the blade by pushing the roll pin out to fit the old keycut blade. Up and running in less than 20 minutes.
Great video really helpfull
You're welcome
Great vid..struggling to open mine. Looks the same but does not have the little screw under the badge. Any thoughts?
Have you seen this https? ://ua-cam.com/video/J02PqoVfC1E/v-deo.html
Cheers
Great video. My lock button has stopped working. I've found that the small black piece on the button is missing. When pressing with a sharp object the car locks so it still works. Do I need to get the whole pcb or can I find the small black part?
Hi, if you can still use the button by pressing in a small pen to operate the switch, then you should be able to swap just the case
Thanks for your video... The buttons have caved in on my original key fob, so I need to replace it... But I keep seeing online that once I've put it all in a new case, when I start the car it will set off the Theft Deterrent... Have you ever come across this...? Just I don't want to brake the original open, if it's not going to work anyway...
Hi, well it depends on how you open the old case. The correct way is to use external circlip pliers so that nothing touches the circuit board during the process.
the problems come when a screwdriver or knife is inserted into the key and damages the chip
@@TheCarKeyMan Thanks for your reply... I actually already took the risk and got your kit on Amazon... All went smoothly and new key is working perfectly... I even fixed my brother's key with the same kit and spares from my old one... 👍👍Thank you man, you're a life saver...
Hi i have tried changing my battery with my spare key, but no luck. They were 2 different make tho. Thanks
Hi, iv ordered a new case for my insignia after watching this, then thought, you don’t show how to move the circuit board inside? Or if I will have to get it synced back to my car again?
Thanks
Adam.
Hi Adam, sorry just seen this. Once the old case is open, the case just comes out easily. You may need to gently tease it out, but it's not fixed in at all
Let me know if you need any more help
The Car Key Man hi, I managed to get it all changed over, obviously had to reuse the old blade as I don’t have a spare and there’s nothing wrong with it, however, it won’t click into the closed position, it’ll click open and stay over but won’t close.
@@adambyne2176 Hi, did you fix your problem and how, because i have the same problem with the new case, i can't close the key
Shock Room Studios no I didn’t, it stays open. I think if I were to get the key cut with the key provided it may close? I’m guessing,
Great video! I am thinking to change replace my keyfob (for Astra H) myself but don't have tools. would you very kind to advise what sort of tools i.e. what size plier and screwdriver I would need? if you can suggest a toolbox set for diy that would be great. Thanks
Hi Ummara. The most important tool is a set of internal pliers. Sometimes that are called circlip pliers. They are different to normal pliers because when you squeeze the handles together, the jaws come apart, instead of pressing together. These are the most important
thank you
You're welcome :)
Thanks man
You're welcome, did you find it ok to do?
Nice 👍
Thanks for watching :)
Hi mate. I have two keys for my zafira b one is a flip key and the other one isn't which I'm having a bit of a problem with as it locks but won't unlock. Could you please help me.
Thank
Ian.
Hi Ian
There is a problem fixing non flip Vauxhall keys.
They open up in a different way to the flip keys and it's not something we recommend unless you have experience, a very hot soldering iron and a good quality replacement case.
Thanks for the video a great help but when I put the key in ignition nothing is happening, the remote locking works fine. Any ideas ?
Insignia.
Hi Stuart, does the car crank? Did the key use to work?
@@TheCarKeyMan no car does`nt crank. Prior to changing the case everything worked fine. I had a message when I put the key in the ignition along the lines of not being recognised. I dont have the key with me at the moment but I will try it later and make a note of any messages.
Ok, how did you open the key, with the circlip pliers?
@@TheCarKeyMan no, got to admit it was with brute force and ignorance.
Great Video! Thanks!This is also applicable to the Zafira C Tourer keys, right?
Yes I believe they are all the same, thanks for the feedback
🤣 With virtually no feelings in my fingertips I just spent half an hour completing this simple task, with bits repeatedly flying out, dropping, rocking and springing. Thank god I'm used to this situation and could only laugh at myself for even getting involved 🤣
All fixed now, thanks a lot for this tutorial🤩 I've been putting it off for years and social isolation's got me all repairy in 2020👍
Love this, one of the most honest and entertaining reviews I've read :) Thanks for watching and I'm glad you got there in the end !
Thank you for your video, I changed by car key, due to the unlock key cover is broken. But when I change to new cover, the unlock key is not working, but lock key is working fine. Do you know what is the possible problem? Thank you so much.
Hi, ok sometimes the battery terminal, (the small piece of metal inside the key that touches the battery) is sliglty bent and touches the green circuit board.
Try gently bending it away from the board
@@TheCarKeyMan Great Thanks!!!!! It works fine now! Thank you so much!!!!!!
Hi . i have a key with broke buttons , i was able to open/close by inserting something pointy into green electric board , unfortunately the small swith on inside is now broken, Do you repair these.
Hi Derek, if you put it all back together, does the car start and do the buttons work?
i have two keys for car, on both keys only the open car switch worked , i bought a key on amazon and attempted to take working switch off one key and make one fully working key out of the two, but i wasnt successful mounting the button i took off onto the green electric board , i now have one key with two broken buttons and a perfect looking key (amazon one)with only the open button working. Can yous mount buttons onto the electric board otherwise the key works ok or do i need to order one from main dealer
..... Your video above is very good .
Hi Derek
If you want to send us the worst key and see if we can do anything with it you're most welcome. If you want to, just email us at lincolncarkeyman@gmail.com for details
Looking for advice, my partner repaired his car key a while ago but never secured the casing properly so it’s fell apart in his pocket and now the key won’t unlock the car remotely, any suggestions on how to fix? It’s a 64 plate
The three parts are the green board, the little metal connector and the battery. Maybe the little metal part has fallen out, or it's not touching the pad correctly on the green circuit board?
Hi, It’s 2009 diesel eco, 17cdi.
This should be the case, does it look like the one in this link? thecarkeyman.co.uk/product/vauxhall-style-older-flip-key-repair-case-with-pin-removal-tool-astra-zafira-2/
I have the same key replacement and have followed the instruction steps by step. My key and controls work fine but the key stays open. Do you have any suggestions why this is happening,it will not close into place?
Hi, when you swapped the green circuit board over, did you swap anything else over from the old key?
@@TheCarKeyMan I only used the old spring because I damaged the new one by turning it too much. I have tried both new and old silver release buttons but the key will not stay down when closed.
@@Ali_Ali710 I had that problem but managed to sort it with a scalpel works fine now.
@@davidatkinson1895 what did you do exactly?
@@Ali_Ali710 if you take the key apart and check the alignment of the metal part with that of the button side (without the metal button) in the open and closed position, You may find that where the metal button pushes through in the closed position is slightly block by the locking lugs in 2 places. I just shaved them with a scalpel/hobby knife.
Great video! One of my buttons has fallen through and you can see the microswitch inside. Do you know if when changing the key whether or not this will affect it and have to be reprogrammed anyway?
Hello Michael, if the button still works when you push a pencil, or finger into it, then yes, it will still work when you change the case. The key won't need recoding at all, not in my experience, and I've done hundreds of these ;)
Hi, That fix was ok, but I have been sending from ebay for advertised Astra key fobs, and they are all coming with the wrong pin placing or the wrong but out on the pc board. Any idea how I can overcome this problem. I did send photos to the suppliers but it made no difference, they still sent what they advertised, so at the minute I can’t get the right one. Help.😊
Hello Michael
What year of Astra please?
Trying this with a 64 plate Astra key. It is being an absolute git to get the electronics out of the old key. Have vauxhall changed something with these keys?
Hi Gareth, have you used the Circlip pliers?
@@TheCarKeyMan No just normal ones, the case would not budge. I ended up cutting around the join between the halves and essentially peeling away the casing to get the circuit board out. All back together now.
@@TheCarKeyMan Same issue here, using full force on the pliers and its starting to damage the plastic on the key. No chance in hell of it just popping open. Any suggestions or do I have to completely break it ot get the circuit board out? (Astra J 2013)
Hey. I have a non-flip astra key (vehicle spare) Do you know how to disassemble that key? I wanted to move the components to a flip shell.
H Aaron. what year is it please?
The Car Key Man 2012
The two halves of plastic normally open by placing a small thin screwdriver at the point where the blade goes into the plastic Im
that reveals the battery. I can't get to the part where the internals are.
Ah, sorry. Ok, so the two halves are glued together. Have you taken the Vauxhall badge off to see if there is a screw underneath it ?
Hi. How to open the key without screw under the badge?
Hi Marek, the original Vauxhall key does not have a screw. It is glued together and needs opening with Circlip pliers
@@TheCarKeyMan Ok thank you
Just used this video to fix an Insignia key. Worked like a dream -be patient its a bit fidley
Thanks Stephen, yes you need an extra pair of hands really, but as you say, a bit of patience also helps. Really glad it helped you :)
Hi mate how much for a case for 2010 Vauxhall astra and could you put a link for the right casing thanks
There are three options we have
thecarkeyman.co.uk/product/vauxhall-style-2-button-key-shell-repair-kit-with-pin-removal-tool-remote-case-compatible-with-astra-insignia-corsa-mokka-cruze/
or this one has a file
thecarkeyman.co.uk/product/vauxhall-style-2-button-key-shell-repair-kit-with-pin-removal-tool-and-file-compatible-with-astra-insignia-corsa-mokka-cruze-copy/
and this has the circlip pliers we recommend
thecarkeyman.co.uk/product/vauxhall-insignia-style-2-button-flip-key-repair-case-with-pin-fitting-kit-file-and-circlip-pliers/
@@TheCarKeyMan is the case the same for all Astra's? Looking for a case for Astra Exclusiv. Thanks in advance. (It's not letting me click "read more" to see the rest of what you're saying)
Have you got a link to the case with the screw as all the ones ive seen wil need reglueing thank you
Hi, sorry we don't have a shop at the moment, it's all just for fun!
Sir how I can open oryginal key? In the place where you have screw I have Vauxhall logo there and I can't move it at all. It's looks like one whole piece
Hello Jarolaz, there is no screw in your original key, it is glued together. I will post a link to the repair video
ua-cam.com/video/7m8-p_X-FcY/v-deo.html
I changed the case for my Opel Astra. the central locking is working but I can't start the car. on the dashboard is a flashing key sign. what can be wrong ??
Hi, did the key start the car before you changed the case? What car is it?
Hi Do you know where i can buy the silver swivel key bar holder...Thanks.
Hi Murphy, I don't know that you can get the parts alone, they normally come as a kit
followed the instructions to the letter, but for some reason the blade wont stay retracted - it keeps springing back open on its own when pushed back and and then let go. what have I done wrong??
actually, I have sorted it out now. I was trying to replace just the case, using the original key and the original silver hinge the blade slots into to. This wouldn't work - the blade never locked into either the open or retracted position. after carefully looking at the notches on the new silver pivot and comparing with the original hinge, I found they weren't in the exactly the same places , so the original hinge wouldn't match exactly with the new cover I sorted it by swapping my key blade into the new hinge - works brilliantly after doing that. Thank you!
That's great, yes you need to use the new mechanism like you say. Thanks for watching :)
Hi mate, every time i do it i can put the key together properly however the key locks erect instead of when down? Am i doing something wrong because im sure i followed the instructions down to a t.
Hello, sorry I missed your comment. Did you get this sorted out?
Hi, yes i did it. Turns out that the particular key casing i purchased wasn't perfectly alined with the locking grooves on the actual key so it could lock when erect but not when down. I fixed this by using heated metal and burnt the un-alined hole slightly bigger so it could now lock in place. Thanks a lot :)
Well done!
Solaire Wilson Campbell hi mate I have the same problem, do you know which hole wasn’t aligned correctly?
I have a 2011 Astra J Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo and the key fob will not unlock the doors remotely, only by turning the key in the drivers door can I open just that door. Others remain locked but I can then unlock/lock all doors with the dash button from inside the car so I'd assume its not the central locking system itself? Also the fob DOES lock all doors remotely. I tried to reset the key by tuning it the ignition to position 2 and holding a button or both buttons but nothing happens. Any idea what could be causing this? or how I can reset the key? Does it need to be reprogrammed? What would this cost roughly? Thanks in advance for any help offered. (worth mentioning this happens with both of my keys)
Hi Astronite. OK, so do both keys lock and unlock all doors when the buttons are pressed on the key fob?
@@TheCarKeyMan No they do not. They only lock the doors when buttons are pressed. Thanks for replying, really appreciate it.
@@TheCarKeyMan bump
I've followed what you did but the key keeps springing out it won't stay in the side any tips?
Hi Lloyd. This normally happens when the original key holder and button are used inside a new case. Are you using all the parts of the new case, except the blade?
@@TheCarKeyMan I'm using everything apart from the blade, what do I need to do to make it stay?
@@TheCarKeyMan do I need to use the button from the new case in the key?
Ive just changed the key fob as it shows on your video but have lost control of the central locking the remote wont work at all
Hi, that's odd, did it work ok before?
Hi, I know this comment is old and maybe you have fixed the issue with the central control locking. A common issue when changing Vauxhall key battery is that you lose the coding and have to resynchronise the key. All you have to do is put the key in the ignition and turn it two clicks and press the button that will reprogram it to you car.
Just seen this, thanks for the help with this
great video Car key Man , my problem is the board inside the remote of my Vauxhall, I am unable to lock my car with one of my keys any suggestions or a video you could add explaining for me would be great thanks..! A cheap fix would be ideal
Hi Gill, so you have a key that works ok as well, is that correct?
@@TheCarKeyMan yes I have 1 working key
Hi Gill. Simple stuff first. The key that isn't working correctly, did the key ever work on the buttons? Does it start the car?
Does anyone know where I could find the original key cover for Opel Corsa D? I bought a couple covers from the internet, but neither fit well, because the pin that goes into the key is slightly different than the original
Hi Stefan, we do one, and as far as I'm aware the old key blade transfers ok. Here's the Amazon Affiliate link amzn.to/39N79vY
Sometimes the slot needs a little filing, but this happens in all keys when you're trying to swap a part over. Hope this helps
How to open the spare key?
Hi Peter, are you trying to fix it? Or are you trying to change the key battery?
@@TheCarKeyMan it was sinked a bit in water, now not working and i need to take it appart to dry completely but cant figure how.. Only battery i am able to remove maybe is glued or even worse.
First off all you must tell us that you need to take off the sign and
unscrew it!
Hi, on an original key, there is no screw underneath! The cases are glued shut
Sorry, the wrong cut out on the pc board.
Did you get it all sorted out?
Why is my battery on my corsa fob running down quick. I put new battery in and it was dead the following day?
Hello Michael. Has the key got wet at any point?
No thinking there must be a fault in the fob thats draining the battery.
Yes, I think so too. Water damage causes this, but we also see it for no obvious reason as well. You need a new key I think
Tried to follow this video, ended up using a wire cutter to cut into the key, mananaged to get the key out but cant manage to get the circuit board, certainly didn't pop open using the pliers, joke of a fob
Hi Mark, is it that some of the plastic is stopping the green circuit board from coming out?
@@TheCarKeyMan Yes, no matter how much I tried to pull it apart it wouldn't budge, I ended up damaging the circuit board inside the fob, nobodys fault except my own.
I also cannot open the case and I am considering a wire cutter.
I don't know why my key of Opel Corqa she is not the same ... 😭
Hi Rachid, do you have the older type of key? You can still fix it, but you need the older type of case
Unfortunately, it is not shown how the beard is changed. Because the key is useless!
Hi Manfred, what are you trying to do please?
@@TheCarKeyMan I saw in another video that the beard also needs to be changed. Unfortunately, you do not show that, but probably take the old beard completely. According to other users fits that but not so.
Best regards
Hi Manfred, yes the board just comes out easily
@@TheCarKeyMan Everything alright, please do not worry. I clarified it. Best regards