![]() 12/06/2016 at 18:30 • Filed to: None | ![]() | ![]() |
The one key fob that I own for my 2003 Odyssey (we lost the other one) is so old that it doesn’t stay together any more. The one half has the chip and the buttons, the other half holds the battery. Is it possible to buy a new (or at least newer) fob and just swap out the innards?
![]() 12/06/2016 at 18:33 |
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if the casing of the remote is the only issue, it should be fine with a replacement shell.
Sometimes duct tape and zip ties are not the answer in the car world :]
Also suggest a new battery just so won’t have to get in there again any time soon
![]() 12/06/2016 at 18:34 |
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How does one find a replacement casing for a 13-y-o remote?
![]() 12/06/2016 at 18:35 |
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why not glue it? some strategic glue that is super ought to do the trick.
![]() 12/06/2016 at 18:36 |
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looks simple enough
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![]() 12/06/2016 at 18:39 |
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I want to be able to open it in the event I need to replace the battery.
![]() 12/06/2016 at 18:39 |
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just dab the corners, you should be able to pry it apart later...like spot welding. Plus is appears to have a batter access cover separate from the shell.
![]() 12/06/2016 at 18:46 |
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I think this calls for a thin strip of duct tape. It can fix anything.
![]() 12/06/2016 at 18:50 |
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That’s what rubber bands are for...
![]() 12/06/2016 at 18:54 |
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Yeah, I did for my equinox. It included the rubber part and both 1/2 shells. I got mine on Amazon.
![]() 12/06/2016 at 19:10 |
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Yeah, I thought about that. I’m looking for something slightly more elegant for my posh Oddy.
![]() 12/06/2016 at 19:10 |
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But then I’ll get glue in my pocket.
![]() 12/06/2016 at 19:34 |
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Well just leave the keys in the ignition - that solves 2 problems! And, would anyone steal it?
![]() 12/06/2016 at 19:47 |
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They might. But even with the insurance, I can’t afford to replace it.
![]() 12/06/2016 at 19:57 |
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Electrical tape
![]() 12/06/2016 at 20:04 |
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Advance and oreallys normally have an assortment of cases near the registers that may work. Or amazon.
![]() 12/06/2016 at 21:47 |
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Yes, you can do that. Look on eBay and you might even be able to get them in funky colors.
![]() 12/06/2016 at 22:13 |
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I have one from our 2002 Odyssey that you can have. The Ody is gone and it’s not doing any good sitting in a drawer. PM me your address and i will mail it to you.
![]() 12/06/2016 at 23:05 |
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That’s great; thanks. PM? Not sure what you mean. You can drop me a line at my screen name at gee male and I’ll give you my address.
![]() 12/07/2016 at 14:55 |
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And that honda reliability!
![]() 12/07/2016 at 15:00 |
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Reliable, yes, but I had to swap the engine last summer because of a blown head gasket. It was cheaper, and safer, to put a lower mileage used engine in rather than fix the old one.
![]() 12/08/2016 at 12:48 |
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As Tom and Ray often pointed out.