Accidentally drppoed key on asphalt and lost the key retaining spring.

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  1. KilgoreTrout

    KilgoreTrout Junior Member

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    So, I dropped my keys on the ground and the force caused the "smart key" to pop open and scatter its contents, most of which were easy to locate, however, there is a tiny spring which pushes the physical key latch against the physical key to keep it from sliding out that's gone missing.

    Anyone have any idea where I can obtain a replacement spring that will fit?
     
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  2. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Easy.
    Get a replacement [sic] "smart" keyfob from eBay and pop it open.
    Take the board and keylet from your broken fob case and put it into the new fob case.

    You'll have to do a little leg work to see which fobs are transwappable but Yota key fob thingies fit a broad range of vehicles.

    If you want to pay a little bit more and get one with a blank keylet, you use it as a spare, just like back in the good old days before keys got to be so "smart".

    Or?
    KO Just the Case for HYQ14FBA Smart

    Good Luck!
     
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    Spring from a pen, cut to size? Floppy disk flap spring?

    Otherwise, my silicone key fob case keeps everything in place. I have to remove it to take the key out.
     
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  4. KilgoreTrout

    KilgoreTrout Junior Member

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    I've tried modifying a pen spring, but the diameter is too large, unfortunately, for a good fit. I've got a copy of sim ant on disk needing a purpose, I'll see if that's a better fit.

    What model of silicone sleeve do you have?
     
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    I just got the sleeve on eBay for hardly anything. It's not branded.
     
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    Thanks!

    I ended up wedging the pen spring in sideways. It's now extremely hard to push, but it's not something I ever separate anyway.

    I'm going to pick up a silicon sleeve today.

    Thanks, professor and etc(ss)!
     
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    Replacement cases are available on both eBay and Amazon.
     
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