5 years later and this video is a Godsend! My fob fell apart and I bought my car used and it only had one key. 🙄 Thank you for this video!!!

My husband and spent a couple hours trying to open the old one to no success. Then I watched this video today and got it open within 2 minutes... not the same way as you but this gave us encouragement that it was in fact able to be opened lol. We put in a small pair of pliers and pulled open.

I just did mine, could't swap the key, there's a slight difference between the oem and the blank and I didn't feel like going to a locksmith. However, as someone else mentionned, by removing the tiny pin that holds the key blade using a finishing nail, needle nose pliers and a hammer, I was able to swap key blades 12$ for a "new" key fob is awesome

It’s 2024 and my lock button on my 2013 Cruze fob just broke!🤦🏻‍♀️ Thank you kind Sir for doing the Lords work!🙏🫡🔥👏

these are the worst fob design ever. They need real buttons that won't disintegrate over time. gm fail

Destroyed both key fobs trying to get them open this way. I hope whoever designed these things at GM got fired.

I tried this and the actual key part like the metal peice from my old key wasnt fitting the new one. What i did is, theres actually a little hole where the long part meets the lower round part of the key, you press that it will come off and you can just do the same for the new one and just swap them. You can see the hole im talking about at 2:23 in the bottom middle of the screen, use a toothpick or something similar and a small metal peice will come out and you can just swap out the key part like i mentioned.

Just finished swapping the circuit board into cheap shell. A few observations: The old fob is not designed to be taken apart; I inserted two screwdrivers to pull it apart and broke the old shell. The head of the key part is different (took me a lot of time to figure this out) so I removed the pin holding the key with a pushpin and replaced the pin holding it in place with needlenose pliers and hammering it it. The spring on the new fob is much weaker than the one on the old fob, so the key does not flip open with the same satisfying authority. I found the video helpful.

IT WORKED!! i damaged my fob prying it open coz it seems like the bottom just wouldn't seperate properly but no big damage, all the button worked AND the car starts!! THANK YOU SO MUCH I SAVED $65+TAX! P.S: everyone needs to understand that when he says "turn clockwise" he's talking about the upper casing with which he attached the spring, when you counter-clockwise rotate the casing while pushing down the spring locks into place.

You saved me $200!!! Thank you, it worked. 🎉

Chevy dealer doesn’t not like this video 🤣👍🏼 Thanks bro Liked and subscribed 💪🏼

That was the biggest accomplishment of my life ... dremel tool and patience holy shit

Thanks bro with your help i managed to replace my Opel Astra H key fob.Hurray GM :D

ty for this video. was these being sold on amazon and was weary because i couldnt find any videos of how it worked. this gave me confidence to order it and stop dealing with this broken unlock button (hopefully)

Thanks Brandon for your video! I was able to replace my key fob, I was scared! But, I did it! Great video!!!

Thank you soo much because this fob definitely didn’t come with instructions! You rock!!! 🤘🏾

There's usually a screw that needs to be unscrewed before it comes apart. If it doesn't come apart easily, don't force it like I did. Use needle nose plyers for better leverage.

6 yrs later. Thnx

Great knowledge here. Mine didn't go back together right so it locks closed and pops open...but it is programmed, and does everything it is supposed to. Thank you. That was $40 saved from needing a key cut.

To make it work correctly you must also switch the machined key, meaning you have to knock the small drift pin out of both metal keys and put the original key into the new chrome swing lock mechanism and reinstall the pin. If you don't do the last steep, the key will not stay closed in your pocket. The new parts in the swing lock mechanism are clocked differently and sized differently so no matter how you try to interchange the mechanical mechanism it does not reassemble and work. You must switch the actual metal key with the chrome swing or hinge mechanism. You need a hammer, long nose pliers and either a #53 or #52 drill bit that you will be breaking and using the shaft of as a drift punch. Drive the pin out using the hammer and drill bit with the shaft of the bit against the pin. When putting the pin back in, hold it with the long nose pliers and drive it in with the hammer. So when all is done, you use the circuit board and the machined key portion of the Original key fob, everything else is the new parts. Other then that, it's perfect! Everything else in the video is super clear. EDIT: Thank You for this video!

Thanks for the video ... I would have never been able to have done this without it. I had a tremendously hard time opening the old fob. I had to score the edges of the fob's seams, and then use closed needle nose pliers into the side opening (then spreaded them open) to get that fob apart.

Thanks man! Way easier to switch circuitry than program a new fob for my silverado when my old fob works fine it just looks shabby.

Thank you for this video! I'm going to bookmark this so when the new key fob I bought will help.

On my 3rd set of crap key fobs. Tried this method too and the replacement had a different design internals for the key flip.

I'm relieved and surprised this worked because usually when I try DIY I do more damage than good. Most of the tutorials on the internet make this seem effortless but getting the original key apart is a bit tricky. I work in a company that assembles electronic devices similar in design to this key and I knew exactly that the shell is going to be glued, but I did not expect it to be glued by some kind of military-grade super glue. Or maybe it was so hard just because my Chevy Cruze keys are almost 10 years old. I kinda chipped away bits of the plastic shell away with a swiss knife, destroying the knife and my desk in the process, until I got pissed and went to the garage and locked the key in place in a vice and used iron pliers. In hindsight I should have done that right away because the key then came apart smooth as butter. Of course you gotta be really careful not to damage the electronic chip inside but there's enough of the plastic bits that you can grab onto to take it apart safely. So really that is the only difficult part. While I did put the thing back together easily enough, just like in your case the metal key part itself does not fit the plastic shell perfectly, apparently mine is a size 6 and the key I bought was a size 1 - I think. The thing doesn't stay closed, BUT, if you DO NOT ROTATE the spring when putting the case back together the key will just be kinda loose so you can put it in your pocket without getting poked and you can open it like a zippo - how cool is that! And another thing, even though this process took like half an hour and the battery was removed the whole time, the new key surprisingly still worked and did not need any kind of re-programming. Not sure how, I'm guessing the code is hard coded into the chip or whatever. I do drive an European 2011 Cruze, so it could be a totally different story for cars in other markets.

This was a cool video but my 2014 SS fob had no screw and did not just pull apart i had to actually break it very carefully which was a hassle

Thanks, this was perfect! Appreciate you sharing.

Man idk how you got your original fob apart so quickly! I literally broke mine piece by piece after fighting it for an hour!lmao Ps great tip on turning the bottom counter clockwise I thought I had messed up on assembly lol

Thanks you make it easy to understand and know how to do it

LOL, im glad it's not static sensitive! Carpet and electronics normally dont mix.

I did it myself twice without using 2 knives, just used hands for disassembling old one.

I basically destroyed mine trying to get it separated. That damn thing was sealed with the strongest glue in the universe.

Thank you 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 helped a lot

Thanks SO MUCH!!!! You are the best!!

This video saved my life I almost had to buy a whole new key

Next time don't work on a rug when dealing with electrical components. Static/friction will mess your circuits up. Aside from that very useful tutorial vid!

Just saved people $200 for a new key fob, so ridiculous how much dealerships charge you for that

It worked great, thanks

Thank you so much for showing me this!!!!!!!!!!!

Not sure whether GM Holden Australia is different - but the fob seems to be one solid piece of plastic - so unless your really prepared to break it (mine still works just) for the internals. There is no going back.....

No one mentions the tiny skrew inside.... Just broke this shit in 3 pieces 🤦‍♂️

I was successful, but I had to pretty much destroy the old fob to get it apart. I also kept the original stronger spring. The key doesn't swing out that well yet but I think it will wear in with time.

The engraved key is held in by that little roll pin. Put the key in new remote and reprogram it takes 30 seconds for two remotes to reprogram, Chevy wanted $100 to reprogram

Professional work good sir

Thanks! This is very helpful.

Good video. It worked for me.

So did the old key fob have a screw under the chevy emblem? Did you put a screw through the new one?

thank you ... very much .. i have GMC terrian and pads are just junk .. my condom last longer than the pads.. god bless u for video helped me alot ..

Thanks! I tried to pry open old remote as shown, and ruined the case. It was not made to come apart.

I went ahead and paid $109 for a nee one then took a change on my old ones. I finally got them apart. No screw in either. I manger to fixed one with the two, so now she has a new one, and I have a repaired one.

Thanks for the help

Thanx for making❤

Another way would have been to tap out the pin holding in the key on both fobs and just put your key in the good one. Nice video.

This video was extremely helpful, but the twist and close part was so hard! If anyone has any other tips, it would be great!

Good video bro, u helped me thanks

My key plastic came off after droping my car off for routine maintenance at the shop. I was piss when i saw they let the rubber fall off. So i was thinking cant you just do this. Now i know its possible time to order a new keyfob shell.

good job

The knife slipped and I stabbed myself. My wife just dialed 911. Be careful doing this. I’m bleeding out my gut badly.

Thank you so much.

Great video, but I still can't do that. Why? Because, when I got to the part where you have to take apart the new fob and yours, "just came apart". Yeah, no. Mine is stuck together like it is Super Glued! I have nearly lost my mind trying to get this darn thing apart! On top of everything else, I locked my phone in my car and of course, now I am unable to unlock my car doors or open the trunk or anything! I swear, I really am losing what little sanity I have left. I really wish you were here to help an old man out.

Question what if one of the buttons are missing on the key fob your replacing like I need to replace one the over the top buttons on case came off but on the program board now my trunk button came off?

My 2015 Vauxhall Astra which has almost the same type of key fob did the same thing a few months ago so I had renew it most be a General Motors poor quality thing my previous car was a vw which I owned for 12y and apart from a few scratches both key fobs were ok

I am having trouble getting the roll pin back in the hole. Can't get a good grip on pin with needle nose pliers it keeps slipping. Any suggestions...also tried tweezers.

My key won't lay flat and pop out like before. Driving me crazy. I have two keys and replaced both and in both the key won't lay flat. It seems so easy for you to twist the key part and it just goes back to normal. 😬

The unlock button on the mother board is broken. I replaced the key fob and all but Is there a way to program the panic button to unlock the car?

Thank you so much. This made my day!

Can you order replacement key? Mine for the fob is missing

Dated October 6th 2022, @ 2:01 . The Key FOB was a bitch to take apart, however; the small gap opening between the key and the folder. used a Needle nose plier closed first-> insert -> try and open that did the trick to release the casing and the motherboard. it Help on the fix!! Thanks !

Wish mine was that easy. Last owner or dealer glued the fob together.....

How do you program it? What if you have remote start?

Those key fobs are also Impala key fobs

Where did you find the key fob with the Chevy emblem, I need a replacement case for an 2015 equinox. Thanks : Rick frane

I tried for over an hour and I can't get my old fob open! I'm taking a break I'll try after work but I highly doubt I'll get it open. Any suggestions?

I followed this video till the end. I did every step and his video was helpful disassembling the key and reassembling it, although once I replaced everything that need to be replaced with the old key parts the new key will not flip and the button isn't sticking out it's pushed in and I don't know how to fix this. Ive looked it up on KZfaq, iv'e searched it, tried fixing it myself and i can't find the problem.

My button caved in too like that lol

Thanks 🎉🎉❤

Omg my unlock is pushed in!!! was so sad when I saw it

Just put the metal key on your key ring and you wont have to worry and the key flipping out or not

some Krazy glue or gorilla glue applied along the clamshell contour/crack and a vise clamped tight tor 24 hours is a great way to reseal the fob, provided all your parts in 100 % working order.

Good one. No fluff either.

It isnt a screw hole under my chevy logo 2015 equinox

You can detach the key blade from the swivel base and swap them.

2:00 you need to remove the bow tie and unscrew the screw

Thank you for saving my last nerve 😅

I replaced the medal part of the key but couldn’t make it mechanical(open and close) it’s stuck on open, but I know I won’t be buying a gm car after this stupid frustrating incident

GREAT

Did you have to program this to your car? Did all the button still work like remote start

I have the same problem, can I just swap out the button pad or front cover?

You don't need to take the key fob apart. The flat part of the key is held in by a roll pin

You just have to twist it the other way. I had to do it twice to get it to work perfectly.

Remove the screw under the bow tie and it will come apart much easier

So if i buy a new key fob and put my old key in it, will i have to program it to the car ?

Please I need ur help

Mine looks the same but the original fob is not designed to be opened. It is sealed shut.

i stg my shit got super glue or something, im having the hardest time getting it open 😂

Hey Brandon, buddy boy, did it work to start your Chevy vehicle? I am about to switch two key fobs in bad shape into two brand new key fobs, so I am watching lots of videos like yours. The ending would be perfect if you started your vehicle with the new key fob. I am going to guess it worked. Thanks for the humor and the instructions. I am also scared to do it, to be honest, since I am programming this for someone else's vehicle, okay, it's my husband's vehicle. He borrowed my Jeep and when I saw how bad his key fobs were, I decided to program two new ones for him. Thanks so much! Wish me luck, I think I can , I think I can! Yes I can. LOL - This saves everyone a ton of money- some pay over $350.00 for a new fob, because they need a new mother board, and then someone has to but a new key, and they charge big bucks for it all. You did a good job!

They key didn't stay shut and this is the issue I am having swapping over a new key fob.

👍👍👍

We're you ever able to get the key to fold and stay down? If so, how did you do it? I need to replace mine as well

The fob is suppose to flip open with the spring and click shut.. You did the same thing i did.. IT wont stay closed now... thats the problem im trying to figure out