= How to fix remote buttons for good =

[Eric H]

I've never had a problem with my remotes at home, however I have seen keyless entry remotes for vehicles at work with an oily substance inside.

I always thought it was something leeching in from the outside, like skin oil or hand lotions.

[WISCOJIM]

No, no, no.

Don't ever take your remotes apart and remove the black layer between the rubber buttons and the circuit board.

That "black stuff" is not dirt, it is the graphite required to make electrical contact. Remove it all, and your remote won't ever work.

Try some of this: http://www.amazon.com/CaiKote-Kit-sw...pad+repair+kit

I've never had to redo the contacts a second time after using this product.

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[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by WISCOJIM

No, no, no.

Don't ever take your remotes apart and remove the black layer between the rubber buttons and the circuit board.

That "black stuff" is not dirt, it is the graphite required to make electrical contact. Remove it all, and your remote won't ever work.

Try some of this: http://www.amazon.com/CaiKote-Kit-sw...pad+repair+kit

I've never had to redo the contacts a second time after using this product.

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I honestly was thinking about using Slip-plate, applied with a cotton swab.
That is, on one that is beyond help.
If I do try to clean one, I use rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab. I clean the PC board thoroughly, but just touch the coating on the buttons, with the tip of the swab.

[Dude111]

Originally Posted by WISCOJIM

No, no, no.

Don't ever take your remotes apart and remove the black layer between the rubber buttons and the circuit board.

That "black stuff" is not dirt, it is the graphite required to make electrical contact. Remove it all, and your remote won't ever work.

Thats good to know,thank you!

My VCR remote needs cleaning!!!!!!!!

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by Eric H

I've never had a problem with my remotes at home, however I have seen keyless entry remotes for vehicles at work with an oily substance inside.

I always thought it was something leeching in from the outside, like skin oil or hand lotions.

I like my keyless entry the best!
All you do is, carry it in your pocket!
The car is eight model years old. The Japanese, really know how to cater to your decadence.