Airbag removal and key fob replacement

XantiaMan · Unread post by **XantiaMan** » 23 Sep 2007, 10:38

Hi guys,

Need to remove the airbag/steering wheel from my Xantia, do i need to disconnect the battery for a short while or will i be ok?

I also need to replace the keyfob, the rubber was getting tatty but the dog decided he would remove the rubber completely this morning, if i get another keyfob is it easy to reprogram?

Gareth

pprado · Unread post by **pprado** » 23 Sep 2007, 15:12

You should disconnect the battery. The bags should not deploy, but you don´t want to hear "I told you" in this situation...

Regarding the key - it´s easy to reprogram, but if the circuitry is intact I´d just put it on the new key.

XantiaMan · Unread post by **XantiaMan** » 23 Sep 2007, 15:45

The keys internals are fine but the rubber cover over the switches doesnt exist anymore hence reason for replacement.

I only needed to remove the airbag and wheel to fit my Activa wood trim but i found a way around it

pprado · Unread post by **pprado** » 23 Sep 2007, 15:48

XantiaMan583 wrote:The keys internals are fine but the rubber cover over the switches doesnt exist anymore hence reason for replacement.

So you don´t need to reprogram your new key... Just use the old circuitry on the new shell.

XantiaMan · Unread post by **XantiaMan** » 30 Sep 2007, 18:35

I got hold of a much better key, buttons in mint condition, but how do i swop the actual key bit over?

Unread post by **xantia_v6** » 30 Sep 2007, 19:42

The rivet that holds the key is made in two pieces that join in the middle. You can insert a suitable tool, such as a blade or screwdiver, between the key and and the case and ease the case apart by a mm or two. This should split the rivet, which can then be flicked out with the blade. The rivet can be re-used.

XantiaMan · Unread post by **XantiaMan** » 30 Sep 2007, 20:56

Spot on. I now have a key without exposed microswitches!