Metal part of key fallen off

[Calidays]

HI All, sorry really simple question but the straight metal part of my van key has fallen out of the black remote bit. The lever works ok.

Does anyone know if I need a whole new key or can I just get it fitted together again?

Thanks!

 

[WelshGas]

HI All, sorry really simple question but the straight metal part of my van key has fallen out of the black remote bit. The lever works ok.

Does anyone know if I need a whole new key or can I just get it fitted together again?

Thanks!

? Photo. You should be able to repair it. Sounds as if the pin has fallen out.

 

[Calidays]

sorry- I was worried about security with a photo but here is one.

 

[Calidays]

Yes- it seems to be the pin. I asked VW who said new key is £200 and I cannot get the pin...not great..

 

[WelshGas]

Yes- it seems to be the pin. I asked VW who said new key is £200 and I cannot get the pin...not great..

Try a Locksmith/Keycutter shop that do replacement car keys. They cut the blade and then fit into the fob. Failing that get a thick paperclip that fits. Cut to length, partly insert it then a dab of Superglue before pushing it home.
See if you have a Timpsons local to you.
As you have no details under your Avatar then you’ll have search one out. Sorry.

 

[Calidays]

Excellent advice- thank you.

 

[Loz]

 

[Perfectos]

Get a complete used one of a well known online auction site and do, take out the pin, stick it in your one and list the button module back in said auction site ! Simples

Go to an old school hardware store and buy a rolled pin or a slotted spring pin of a suitable size to fit the hole, cut it to length and fit as in the vid above (pennies for a pin)

 

[Perfectos]

 

[Calidays]

Amazing. Thanks for all your advice.

 

[Big Bloke]

I had the same thing happen to one of our keys, new split pin of ebay as above, easy fix.

 

[Ting Tong]

Sometimes the pivoting casting in which the pin seats can crack but you can buy a complete flip key on eBay and transfer the electronic innards over.