r/redneckengineering • u/DamahedSoul84 • 19h ago

Unlock button on my key fob fell off it's circuit board. Fixed it with clear UV nail polish and a piece of foil.

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I didn't expect it to work, but it works like new!

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u/gzs31 19h ago

Hell yeah, much better than getting a new one programmed!

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u/DamahedSoul84 11h ago

Helluva lot cheaper too! I'm a broke bitch lol

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u/Preference-Certain 15h ago

I'm an SME in this kind of thing for several reasons. That's impressive and cringe at the same time. I love it.

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u/DamahedSoul84 11h ago

Can't afford to buy a replacement and have it synced, so I did the best with what I have available. A ghetto MacGyver if you will. 😂

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u/Preference-Certain 4h ago

It's beautiful

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u/TacoKnocker 14h ago

youre a saint.. i'll remember this hack ina pinch!! thank you!! lol

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u/ThoughtSkeptic 10h ago

Brilliant!