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Old Feb 14, 2025 | 09:33 PM
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The rubber is separating from my key fob shell. I'd appreciate a recommendation for what adhesive to use to get the rubber to stick back on the key fob.



 
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Old Feb 14, 2025 | 10:52 PM
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Freddy,

I wouldn't bother trying to fix it. New cases are available from multiple sources, (ebay, Amazon, Aliexpress, Temu et al). You can find the for well under $20.

You open the fob, as if you were changing the battery, then pull out the PCB and put it in the new fob.

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Old Feb 15, 2025 | 07:26 AM
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I would use this. Its a good adhesive for rubber bits.

 
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Old Feb 16, 2025 | 07:18 PM
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I had the same issue on both my keys, I bought a replacement fob on Amazon: https://a.co/d/62cxltz

Here's a video I watched to replace the key fob.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2025 | 11:43 PM
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Thanks guys, I didn't know you could purchase just the shell. I thought I'd report how the fix is going. I purchased the suggested Horande brand through Amazon and I've returned it. Here's the reason. The key fob shown on Amazon includes the silicon perimeter gasket in the picture. However, it was not included in what I received. When I used the original gasket from the original fob, it would not allow the two halves of the shell to snap together. I suppose this aftermarket fob shell is not designed to original specs or it's designed for the gasket to be eliminated and that's why it wasn't in the package. Also, I noticed that all but a couple suppliers on Amazon or eBay are selling the Land Rover key fob shell. My preference is to have one with the sedan symbol on it rather than the SUV on the trunk button like my original. I am going to my Jag dealer and hopefully getting an OEM key fob shell for $30. Parts dept. says they have it in stock with the sedan on it.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2025 | 12:09 AM
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Final Report and and issue resolved: I purchased an OEM key fob cover (part # C2D49498) from the Jag dealership and it was the the perfect solution. Everything fits together with no problems and it comes with the silicon gasket installed. The price of $27.84 before tax is worth it in my opinion. Incidentally, I used a Dremel with a pointy bit to grind off the two buttons holding down the printed circuit board in order to remove it from the original key fob.
 
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