IR Fob

KP · Post by KP » 30 Sep 2009, 21:00

Does anyone know if the microswitch bits for the IR fob are available from anywhere as my main one is begining to pack up and it doesn't look as if to be the solder joints for once and its not loose

I am also looking to get another fob as the rubber on mine is well worn and im not going to pay £100+ for a new fob from fleabay...

citroenxm · Post by **citroenxm** » 30 Sep 2009, 21:47

IR PLIPS were available from the stealers WITH INNERS for a massive ten quid!

Im sure I got a FULL plipper WITH inners for about 9 quid last year!!

And they are home programmable too!!

Paul

KP · Post by KP » 01 Oct 2009, 11:01

service citroen has them at well over £150 currently

the cheap bits are the blades and the kit to fit the blade as well, it costs an extra £5 for the key to come precut

citroenxm · Post by **citroenxm** » 01 Oct 2009, 12:38

FOR an Infra Red one!!???? I should have bought a hand full of them then when I got mine for less then a tenner!!

Paul

HDI · Post by **HDI** » 01 Oct 2009, 12:51

Good grief , how much are the RF type ??

KP · Post by KP » 01 Oct 2009, 13:53

depending on type its either
£81
£66
and there are two of the £81 type as it depends on the freq your car was set at...

If the rubber wears out though its £7 and part 9926FE to replace it which is a bit pricey for some rubber...

HDI · Post by **HDI** » 01 Oct 2009, 14:29

Prolly cost about £0.75 to make !!!

petercook44 · Post by **petercook44** » 01 Oct 2009, 17:30

Kp i have a spare fob with a decent rubber cover and i am nearby in Grimsby

fred1 · Post by **fred1** » 01 Oct 2009, 19:47

Hi,

Are you sure its the switch and not the soldering of the LED that is causing the problem?

I used to have more problems with the LED soldering on my 370K Xant.

John

Post by **xantia_v6** » 01 Oct 2009, 19:55

It can also be that the IC chip needs resoldering (but you usually can't see the microscopic cracks in the solder). Best done with a hot air soldering iron, other techniques are available, but require some practice.

KP · Post by KP » 01 Oct 2009, 20:11

Definately the switch as it works intermittantly, the IR LED works just fine when you use the dead locking microswitch every single time and reckon its from the over use compared to the other switch.

Peter if the one on ebay falls through how much are you after for your spare one??

exect · Post by **exect** » 01 Oct 2009, 22:07

Hi,
I bought a pack of switches from ebay and sucessfully repaired mine.
Regards
Exect

the_weaver · Post by **the_weaver** » 04 Oct 2009, 00:44

For electronic components in general try:-

Maplin
http://www.maplin.co.uk/

and

RS Components
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/

Paul

mark21td · Post by **mark21td** » 04 Oct 2009, 00:58

exect wrote:Hi,
I bought a pack of switches from ebay and sucessfully repaired mine.
Regards
Exect

Do you have the name of the seller ?

Post by **myglaren** » 04 Oct 2009, 08:51

I'm sure that RS and Farnell still only sell to the trade and you have to have a business account with them.

RS do however have Trade Counters (there is one a couple of miles from me) and if you go in when it is quiet and sweet talk the man, they will sometimes be persuaded to sell direct.