A new key Fob?

"zeontestpilot" (zeontestpilot) 02/19/2016 at 09:00 • Filed to: Question

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I was trying to replace the battery, but one of the contacts for the battery fell off the circuit board. On the chance that soldering it back in doesn’t work, how much do these dumb things cost?

I drive a ‘07 Grand Prix, and I’m pretty sure the fob doesn’t have a chip.

Thanks for the input oppo!

TheRealBicycleBuck > zeontestpilot 02/19/2016 at 09:07

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$25

http://www.remotesremotes.com/ProductDetails…

Aaron M - MasoFiST > zeontestpilot 02/19/2016 at 09:09

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I got the fob for my Subaru for $30 plus shipping. The Subaru one you could self-code, so the big cost question is whether or not you can self-code a Pontiac one too. If not, coding could be another $50-100 at a dealer.

bryan40oop > zeontestpilot 02/19/2016 at 09:09

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Many dollars.

Patrick Nichols > bryan40oop 02/19/2016 at 09:11

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Manny dollars plus 1... we’re playing price is right rules right?

Nibbles > zeontestpilot 02/19/2016 at 09:16

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The fobs are cheap, probably less than you’ll spend having it programmed. The 04+ models require a TechII so a dealership run will be necessary

zeontestpilot > Aaron M - MasoFiST 02/19/2016 at 09:18

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I think I'd rather be a savage and use my key than do that.

zeontestpilot > TheRealBicycleBuck 02/19/2016 at 09:21

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Thanks!

TheRealBicycleBuck > zeontestpilot 02/19/2016 at 09:24

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No problem! It was quick and easy since I am in the market for a replacement fob for my wife’s Explorer. She likes to use her thumbnail to push the buttons and eventually wears holes through them. Add a little moisture and poof! the fob stops working.

zeontestpilot > Nibbles 02/19/2016 at 09:39

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Which means a dealer is required? Bummer...

Mattbob > zeontestpilot 02/19/2016 at 09:45

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I bet soldering it back on will work fine as long as the pad is still there. Do you have a closeup of the damage? Do you have access to a decent soldering iron? I am an EE and i’m bored at works so I get sort of interested when electronic stuff comes up on oppo.... You’re in michigan right? Weather is supposed to be nice this weekend!

Nibbles > zeontestpilot 02/19/2016 at 09:48

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Or someone with access to a TechII. Your local locksmith may also have one (as it’s more and more common these days to need one). Also check your local indy shops.

zeontestpilot > Mattbob 02/19/2016 at 10:06

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I got a wood burner with exchangeable tips, and a neighbor gave me some solder that is for electronics. We had solder, but it wouldn’t melt easily, :/. No closeup at the moment, I have nothing to pry the fob open...,at least I think I don’t....

I’ll believe the Michigan weather when it happens! I refuse to get my hopes up so easily! :).

sebdel > zeontestpilot 02/19/2016 at 10:09

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I bought a used toyota one for my car, $9, the programming instrutions were on the internet. Much cheaper than the $120 I paid for the key.

zeontestpilot > sebdel 02/19/2016 at 10:18

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Will have to look into that, thanks.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > zeontestpilot 02/19/2016 at 10:29

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I remember seeing signs for key fobs at Ace Hardware, they will program a new, generic one for you. It might be worth looking into. Can’t say I remember how much they are though.