key plip

allanmc · Unread post by **allanmc** » 15 Feb 2011, 11:44

I have a 2000 Xantia 110 hdi with key plip problems sometimes it works sometimes it doesnt I think I read on this forum that you can replace the buttons on the plip if thats right where can I get them thanks
allan

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 15 Feb 2011, 12:46

The PLIP buttons are surface mount stupidly! And the solder can and does break quite easilly, its soldered onto the board in the 4 corners, with NO rear support to stop it breaking off...

Ive re soldered a few with a very fine iorn! Even applying a little bit more solder then previously, with sucess... You may find this is your problem.

Paul

allanmc · Unread post by **allanmc** » 15 Feb 2011, 15:15

Paul, thanks for your reply dont know what you mean about the buttons mine are removable and the solder seams ok
allan

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 15 Feb 2011, 15:26

The Actually buttons on the Circuit board, NOT The rubber covers!!!

If the buttons are removable then theres something wrong...

Paul

allanmc · Unread post by **allanmc** » 15 Feb 2011, 17:03

Paul sorry about that it was the rubber buttons I was talking about and I can get them from Citroen for £6.92 they might not help but Ill give it a try, as I said the solder looks sound
Allanmc

dnsey · Unread post by **dnsey** » 15 Feb 2011, 17:07

Replacing the rubber covers won't help - they are only there to keep dust and moisture out. If the switches don't work without the covers, they still won't with covers over them!

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 15 Feb 2011, 18:12

allanmc wrote: the solder looks sound

It'll be the switches themselves Allan. They are used all over the place in modern electronics and wherever they're found you can almost guarantee to find they become troublesome after a few years use. They're little membrane switches, not unlike those used on a keypad.

Replacements are freely available and I expect Maplin will stock something similar and suitable.

citronut · Unread post by **citronut** » 15 Feb 2011, 19:34

check this ebay listing i think these are the type of thingy you rquire???

290527592879

regards malcolm

allanmc · Unread post by **allanmc** » 17 Feb 2011, 08:38

Thanks for the replies decided to try the plip without the cover and it worked put the cover on and it still worked so I am back to where I started but at least I have saved myself £6.92
allanmc

citronut · Unread post by **citronut** » 18 Feb 2011, 08:56

i also find sometimes the battery contact fail to make a conection, give the a very gentle slight tweek to tighten them up works,

as this will probably?? be an RF plip (and not IR) you cant even try the digital camera trick to see if its working,

regards malcolm

allanmc · Unread post by **allanmc** » 22 Feb 2011, 15:05

Sorry to bother you again guys but both keys are acting up again so I will have to look elsewhere like the body computer the manual says it is on the heater casing what do you think and can I get it out easily and can I test it
allan

i3 · Unread post by i3 » 22 Feb 2011, 20:42

Are replacement plips available for a mk1 xantia? If so, from where?
thanks

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 22 Feb 2011, 20:48

Mk.1 Xantia PLIPs are a doddle... Any other Mk.1 Xantia PLIP IR type, can be programmed to a Mk1 car... So get one - making SURE its a Xantia one from Ebay...

Mk1 PLIPs were still available from the dealer a couple of years ago.

Paul

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