replacement QP V key case

[gjwilson]

I am happy with how it turned out, and as said, really not bad at all.
90% is plug and play with only the transponder needing "amendments" as its a bit of a pig to get out.

So old key was pretty much past it!





A good design of the replacement fob is that there are retaining lugs for the circuit board, something the original shell doesn't have, and a screw that is under the Maserati badge on the new fob, so the board isn't moving anywhere and certainly not going to split like the original. (highlighted where the lugs are on the new fob in red)



All great so far and straight forward. now the bit that caught me out, the transponder needs moved over!



So I look a dremel to the case to remove a section I could work with then sanded down so it could be placed in the new case.



Couldn't get it perfect so had to dremel flush the inside of the new case and just glue the transponder in place.

And what I am left with is a good looking functional key, buttons feel solid and make the nice "click again".




Hope this helps someone

 

[CatmanV2]

Good work and a great how to!

C

 

[hodroyd]

Excellent fix..!!

 

[drewf]

Good job - mine are suffering from nasty gravel rash from being dropped. Might have to have a go at that myself.

 

[Tamariini]

from where have you ordered these replacement fob covers? I've tried a few from ebay and they have all been rubbish. Usually buttons are made of "plastic" and not rubber like OEM.

 

[Michael]

from where have you ordered these replacement fob covers? I've tried a few from ebay and they have all been rubbish. Usually buttons are made of "plastic" and not rubber like OEM.

I bought this https://www.maseratistore.com/us_en/car-accessories/quattroporte-4997.html

Clearly won't fix all issues but useful.

 

[Wanderer]

Best way to get the transponder out is to soak the area in nail polish remover, plastic goes all soft and it just falls out plus you get nice rush from the acetone and can fly.......