Are you struggling with unresponsive Key Fob Buttons? It’s a common frustration for car owners. You press harder and harder, but sometimes your car just doesn’t respond. You might have even changed the battery, thinking that was the issue, only to find the problem persists. The good news is, you’re not alone, and there’s a simple, cost-effective fix you can do yourself.
The reason your key fob buttons become stiff over time is often due to wear and tear on the small rubber pads behind the buttons. Years of pressing can cause these pads to soften or deteriorate. This means the electrical contact becomes less effective, and you need to apply more pressure to activate the button. Fortunately, you can restore the responsiveness of your key fob buttons with a simple shim.
The perfect material for this shim might be right in your wallet – an old credit card! A credit card is just the right thickness of plastic to create a shim that will restore the proper button height and sensitivity. By cutting a small piece from a credit card and inserting it between the button and the worn pad, you effectively create a firmer surface for the button to press against.
Here’s how to do it:
- Disassemble your key fob: Carefully open your key fob casing to access the circuit board and button pads.
- Cut plastic shims: Cut small, thin pieces of plastic from an old credit card. These shims should be small enough to fit behind the specific buttons you are having trouble with.
- Place the shims: Position the plastic shims directly on top of the worn button pads on the circuit board.
- Reassemble the key fob: Carefully put the circuit board back into the key fob casing, ensuring the shims stay in place. The pressure from reassembling the fob will hold the shims in position.
This simple DIY fix can save you the cost of a new key fob or professional repair. Plus, you’ll regain the convenience of responsive key fob buttons with just a few minutes of your time. Give it a try and bring your key fob buttons back to life!
