Need a 2002 Nissan Micra key-fob - can't afford expected £100 cost.

adaadat

Hi,

I need a new (possibly two, for both remotes) electronic “blipper” part of a 2002 Nissan Micra key-fob as shown here (http://www.remotekey.co.uk/cars/nissan/) (2nd from the bottom, on the left) – the ‘remote’ part and not the complete ‘key and fob’. The Micra doesn’t have an alarm, although the manual says it does have an Immobiliser, even though I’ve unlocked and driven the car by using solely the key. I’m confused about that part.

The fobs have been used so much that the incredibly-poorly-made switches on the circuit-boards, inside the key-fobs, are all-but-broken, as well as the outer rubber pads being split. Over the years I’ve repaired the circuit boards and replaced the batteries, when necessary, but now I’ve had to resort to sellotape to keep the circuit boards together.

I’ve read that a dealer could well charge over £100 for a new key-fob and re-programming.

Can I buy this cheaper elsewhere or buy one or two second-hand, as the one, in the link above, is also about £100?

Could I, alternatively, buy a replacement for the little square circuit-board (which is the main part that doesn’t work) inside the remote? It’s easily removable as I’ve removed it, numerous times, to repair it.

Thanks for any help anyone can give.

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers!

Normally these die because the conductive tracks on the PCB, around the button, crack, or the solder joints crack. They can be easily repaired with basic soldering skills. Or the button will be dead, they're common parts and you can get them from places like https://www.rswww.co.uk

A lamp and magnifying glass, with a multimeter, would soon show this.

adaadat

Hi,

I can't do anything more with the switches or the rest of the PCB as I've tried re-soldering the contacts but the key-fob still doesn't work. The components of the switches look like they've been held together using sheer will-power. They've had it.

I need, really, a new PCB (or two) or a new key-fob (or two).

The problem is the price. I haven't had the time to do a lengthy search, for either the PCB or key-fob, but thought someone, here, might know where I could find them.

Thanks.

anewman

Try nissan forums. I suspect you might be able to get one off ebay and there's a "secret handshake" to get it working.

phill99

I needed a new key and fob for my transit and paid £75 to an auto locksmith. They get trade rates on the fobs etc and don't have dealers overheads so are much cheaper.

goldspanners

dont mean to sound old fashioned,but just use the key to unlock the doors and start it.
i had problems with my merc vito after market central locking,ended up just put the doors back to standard cables and use the key to open the doors.hardly a big drama especially on a small car like a micra.

SteveBentley

Except the Micra doesn't have a keyhole on the door. Well it does, but it's on the passenger door and under a cover which is a real pain to get into.

fatbelly

Try asking on

http://www.nissanownersclub.net/

and maybe

http://www.clubnissan.co.uk/

monkeyspanner

Loads on e-bay including ones with blank key blades. Best of luck.