bad key fob solder joints

solmio · Nov 27, 2008

My key fob stopped working after only 18 months. Thought it was a battery but then saw posts about bad solder joints. Couldn't find any pics though. So I opened up my key fob and sure enough it had bad solder joints. Here's a pic...

I am terrible at soldering but after laying a little heat to the joints they went back together and it works.

MomsSol · Nov 27, 2008

Here's the 'How To' by DarkTech:

http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/...um.com/forum/f11/remotes-not-working-solder-joint-failed-both-49180/#post738623

ROBOWO · Nov 27, 2008

I also had this problem, but it was my own fault. Fob and key went thru the laundry. Fob wouldn't work. I took it apart and saw that the clip that holds the battery in place broke loose. Dried everything out with a hair dryer since some water did get inside the unit. Took about 3 minutes to solder the three connections back on. It works perfect again.

Sol-Seeker · Nov 27, 2008

Keyfob need soldering

I just found this thread by accident and am glad that I did.....my keyfob has a recently new battery and isn't working, and I thought it was ME!!!! :willy: :willy:

Thanks all for the great input and sharing of issues!!!

chuckdoc · Nov 28, 2008

Darktech and Deepbluegxp each fixed one of my fobs. There was no solder on the last one that quit working.

Quality number one.

bad key fob solder joints

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