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I have my limits, I buy the keys for £30, take them apart and remove the coil,not easy as they are only on a ferrite core, take the next key apart and remove the remains, solder in the new coil, test it as far as I can and wrap it up and post it some £4.50, drive to post office all for the grand sum of £7.50

New batteries cost me £6, not exactly a get rich quick job.:(

Malcolm I am sorry, I did not intend to give the impression that I was complaining, I was just giving you information as to the state of the key at my end, I did say that the batteries did discharge quite quickly on that key. and I repeat my happiness with your service to date. thank you Eddie.
 

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Hi Malcolm, just checking did you get my key.
 

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Yes I have the key and its possible that I fitted the photo cell on upside down, this is the part that was missing on the key. I have fitted a new one and I will get it in the post in the morning, as I said they are only 2mm square and a nightmare to solder back on.
 

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Yes I have the key and its possible that I fitted the photo cell on upside down, this is the part that was missing on the key. I have fitted a new one and I will get it in the post in the morning, as I said they are only 2mm square and a nightmare to solder back on.

That sounds good then Malcolm, fingers crossed and it will be okay now then, thanks a lot for all your effort. eddie.
 

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Yes I have the key and its possible that I fitted the photo cell on upside down, this is the part that was missing on the key. I have fitted a new one and I will get it in the post in the morning, as I said they are only 2mm square and a nightmare to solder back on.

Hi Malcolm, did you manage to get my key in the post, as it has not arrived here as yet. thanks Eddie.
 

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Hi Malcolm, did you manage to get my key in the post, as it has not arrived here as yet. thanks Eddie.

I was away all weekend, It should be posted in the morning.
 

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I was away all weekend, It should be posted in the morning.

okay, no problem, as long as I know its not lost out there, thanks Malcolm I will keep an eye out for it from Thursday.
 

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Malcolm, received my key today, popped it into the ignition and hay presto the car sparked into life just like magic, you are a star sir, and very much appreciated, many thanks Eddie.
 

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Malcolm, received my key today, popped it into the ignition and hay presto the car sparked into life just like magic, you are a star sir, and very much appreciated, many thanks Eddie.

Thank goodness for that my last key repair, thank you for posting :D
 

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its been a long weary road, that has come to a great ending for me, and im sure its a good ending for you. thanks again. eddie
 

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