After sliding in the keypad, Key 1 looked as shown below. Avoided a lot of effort and time if removing the frame, fixing the keypad jacket over and then fixing back the frame. In my case I was easily able to nudge in the new keypad over the frame using my finger nails to slide in the edges of the keypad over the attached keypad frame. However, please note that it might not really be needed to do the above step. It can also be removed in the same manner as the keypad using the screw driver. Now ideally the keypad frame has to be taken out too, in order to fix the keypad jacket over it. The pic below shows the exposed metal contacts beneath the keypad frame. In my case because of the extreme worn out condition of the keypad, it gave in, when being pulled out. Now using the screwdriver, gently try to pull out the keypad as depicted in the pic below The screwdriver blade should be thin enough to go in, without damaging the surrounding plastic of the key and should be wide enough to take out the keypad without tearing it out (in case you just want to clean the metal contacts underneath and replace the keypad after cleaning) Pic below shows the only tool required for doing this job. So best option is to look at replacement of the keypad. Now, its very important to realize that using the key in such a condition poses danger to the IC circuit and sensor beneath the keypad, being exposed to dirt and water/moisture. Alongside the key FOB is the purchased keypad from ebay. Ok so shown below is Key 1 - the condition being primarily due to rubber quality used in the keypad worsened by the 'manicured' thumb nail of my wife which by default rests on the close keypad button when carrying in hands and occasional fiddling between the boot opener and close button. Key 2 - lemon spare key FOB with battery drain issue. Key 1 - original key FOB with worn out keypads, the one that is being repaired. Now because I will be using two keys as references in my DIY below, let me define a glossary so that its easier to follow: I would suggest that one should always keep a spare keypad in stock, because they might become obsolete/unavailable with new face lifted models being released almost every other year. Option 2 (more economical and better because if you compare the two, boot opener button pad has missing text - 'hold' in option 1): Option 1 (the one I opted for, later realizing option 2 was more economical and better): So now with the spare key taken out of the picture, I had to search for options to repair my original FOB keypad. Just as I suspected, the treatment by Hyundai ASS on my car key FOB battery drain issue did not work and as usual the battery drained completely in 4 days. Just hope the problem with this key is solved! One important lesson learnt: You should always rotate your keys and use - it helps sustain the longevity of the key in addition to possible identification of any issues within the warranty period.Īs for my original key with worn out rubber keypad, I have ordered a new keypad from ebay for 199/- and will be posting a DIY this weekend. I feel that I have been handed a lemon spare key at the time of car purchase 3 years back. So its all a wait game now, I doubt the spray will solve it though. On checking the cost of a new spare key, they embarrassingly said 12k! Also they were 'kind' enough to refer me to some contact on JC road, Bangalore who could simply work around the chip/sensor inside without having to go for a new key at a much cheaper price. As per them if it lasts, well and good, else the key would have to be replaced. Nonetheless, they have cleaned the key with a circuit cleaning spray and provided me an additional battery. They reviewed the condition of the key from inside and suspected some moisture being the culprit.
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