alternative to broken remote fob hanger.

[kolelt]

These 3rd gen remotes are flimsy. Mine came.with two remotes and both have broken hangers. So for a while I had to have the remote seperatley in my pocket and keys in car. So I found on amazon a unuiqe , nice looking key fob case. Perfect fix for a broken remote fob. Simply slide it into the case and hang it back on your keys. Got it for around $15. Came in one day. Figured I'd share this as I'm sure I am not the only one here with this situation. Plus I don't feel like glueing and messing with it and it peobbaly won't hold up. And this case seems much stronger and more usefull.

 

[Hepar]

Another thing to consider is that you can get a replacement FOB on ebay for around $20.

 

[sb253]

i was looking to get a new fob, but the car audio/12v guys I work with said to just get a remote start. You get a new fob that will lock and unlock, plus the convenience of remote starting the car on blistering hot or freezing cold days. I think remote starts are around $100 installed

 

[kolelt]

Another thing to consider is that you can get a replacement FOB on ebay for around $20.

Couldn't find one for our remotes. And the ones I did were 50-60$ but I think it comes with the internals also, but to me , I think it's a bad design to begin with.

And yes, if you get aftermarket alarm/remote start. You get a new fob. Which is good. But it's not cheap. Good alarm with good remote fob plus installion.

 

[Hepar]

Couldn't find one for our remotes. And the ones I did were 50-60$ but I think it comes with the internals also, but to me , I think it's a bad design to begin with.

And yes, if you get aftermarket alarm/remote start. You get a new fob. Which is good. But it's not cheap. Good alarm with good remote fob plus installion.

Under $20 with internals. Got mine over a year ago an no issues so far. Solid build. But could be a different remote for the '97.

New Replacement Keyless Entry Remote Key Fob for HYQ12BAN HYQ12BBX HYQ1512Y | eBay

 

[Nelsonmd]

I got mine off ebay too, it has worked fine for 5 years now. It's a good route to go if you want the minimum in your pocket.

 

[MONTYMTB]

I bought one of these 4 or 5 years ago: * Toyota, Scion - thejacketstore.com, LLC
The hanger on my fob is toast, but this jacket has held up well.

 

[kolelt]

Under $20 with internals. Got mine over a year ago an no issues so far. Solid build. But could be a different remote for the '97.

New Replacement Keyless Entry Remote Key Fob for HYQ12BAN HYQ12BBX HYQ1512Y | eBay

Seems legit... So it should work on 97??

 

[csp]

The one in the link is for '01 model year, as the webpage plainly says.

Scroll down and you can use their lookup tool to find one for a '97. If you went through that procedure and it says it works for '97 then you have your answer already.

 

[BrianSD_42]

I just drilled a very small hole a bit above where it broke and ran a piece of fishing line tied in a loop.

 

[derpiful]

I kinda did what Brian did, but a bit different. Mine broke a long time ago, so I got a sleeve. Not too long later, that broke too. Opened the thing up, took a paperclip, bent it up, and made a little hanger that doesn't move. Been sturdy for months now, and feels like it's going to last a long time.

 

[nevada]

because of this thread, I jumped on amazon, and ordered a new case, and silicone cover for my busted fob.

was about $15 for both pieces.