Fix for Broken Key Fob Hole

[TiN]

Hey guys, got this idea from my dad when his keyring hole on his Sequoia key fob snapped. Threw together a prototype, and let it print overnight. As you can see, I opted for a simple piggyback clip design. Currently, I'm trying to get it as low-profile as possible. What do you guys think? Is there a need for this type of thing?

 

[BCfish]

Looks kinda clunky and out of place to me IMHO..This is what I purchased over a year ago to fix mine it's held up really well plus they have a ton of colors http://www.amazon.com/Toyota-4-Runn..._2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1391102521&sr=1-2

and here's another

http://www.thejacketstore.com/servlet/the-*-Toyota,-Scion/Categories

 

[TiN]

This is what I purchased over a year ago to fix mine it's held up really well plus they have a ton of colors Results for * Toyota, Scion

Yeah, I've seen those somewhere.... Does the silicone get hung up in your pocket, or is it still easy to maneuver in and out?

 

[BCfish]

Nope doesn't get caught any worse than the OEM.. The size difference took a little bit but it has a nice feel plus the added benefit that if you drop them it won't crack the case like I did on my Corolla's remote.

 

[bzettler83]

2005-2009 Toyota 4Runner Kelyess Entry Remote Fob w/ Free DIY Programming Instructions & WWR Programming Guide : Amazon.com : Automotive

I went this route a while back and havent had a problem. Going on two years, still running strong.

 

[Troymclure]

This happened to my dads, and I just ended up drilling a small hole in the lower corner or the case and ran a keyring through it. Works perfect and is free

 

[eddiebx]

Yeah, I've seen those somewhere.... Does the silicone get hung up in your pocket, or is it still easy to maneuver in and out?

They work fine and all but in my experience they are a friggin' dust magnet! But hey maybe I've just got linty pockets, lol.

 

[kevinpt]

you can always but a new case on ebay for the remote.

 

[cmoore50]

AutoZone and O'Reillys sell empty remote cases for about $15.00. I think cases labeled Camry are a fit for the 4Runner. I opened and transferred the board from inside my old remote to the new one. I had to use a dremel to shave off a couple of millimeters on the inside bottom of the remote to make room for the board. It works great and can be done relatively quick if have one of the stores near you.

 

[nevada]

I would pay extra for a nice aluminum case.

its could also be half as big...

 

[BlackWorksInc]

I would pay extra for a nice aluminum case.

its could also be half as big...

Viper makes some nice looking keyfobs, I always thought that if they made the perimeter out of aluminum it would be a very classy touch and aid in durability.

The lighter grey area being made from Aluminum.

I would like to see a member come up with a cost effective aluminum housing that you can just place the guts of the factory fob in.

 

[Metalmantr]

Hey guys, got this idea from my dad when his keyring hole on his Sequoia key fob snapped. Threw together a prototype, and let it print overnight. As you can see, I opted for a simple piggyback clip design. Currently, I'm trying to get it as low-profile as possible. What do you guys think? Is there a need for this type of thing?

Pretty inventive. What is that?

 

[TiN]

Viper makes some nice looking keyfobs, I always thought that if they made the perimeter out of aluminum it would be a very classy touch and aid in durability.

The lighter grey area being made from Aluminum.

I would like to see a member come up with a cost effective aluminum housing that you can just place the guts of the factory fob in.

I could always design a case that I prototype with plastic on my printer, and then send off the design to Shapeways to have it produced in steel or something.... Don't know how cost effective that would be though, I've never used Shapeways to produce any of my parts.

 

[TiN]

Pretty inventive. What is that?

The clip is a 3D-printed, ABS plastic part if that's what you're asking.

 

[TiN]

AutoZone and O'Reillys sell empty remote cases for about $15.00. I think cases labeled Camry are a fit for the 4Runner. I opened and transferred the board from inside my old remote to the new one. I had to use a dremel to shave off a couple of millimeters on the inside bottom of the remote to make room for the board. It works great and can be done relatively quick if have one of the stores near you.

I took a quick look at the inside of the remote before I started designing the above clip. How is the board mounted in the shell? It looks like it's kinda tucked in there pretty tight.

 

[Martinjmpr]

When that happened to mine I just went with one of these:

Lucky Line 49001 Key Fob Protector : Amazon.com : Automotive

The fit is not as tight as I'd like but I've been using it for about 6 months now and it seems to work fine. I generally carry my keys on a belt clip, not in my pocket (except in Summer when I'm wearing shorts), so pocket comfort is not a factor for me.

$6 at Amazon, I got mine at a local locksmith for about $9.00. Worth it, to protect the remote (it's the only one I have!)