Breez Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 Anyone able to get remote key fob apart? Wife washed it. Oh, 2019 Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabangsta Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 Is it still detected if you place it in the emergency backup slot and try to start the vehicle (if it isn't detected if just inside the cabin)? If it is, I personally would buy a used OEM fob off eBay to replace it. You need to make sure you get the right one (remote start or not), and make sure you already don't have 4 keys programmed in. I picked up an OEM fob for $30 off eBay, but unfortunately the previous owner lost 2 keys, so it has 4 programmed in already, so I can't simply add one. There are replacement cases for them, but I can't tell if you can non destructively pull the case apart or not, it seems sonic welded but I don't have one to sacrifice to test it. I only find videos for other keys, mostly because they are more likely to be broken than these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmarkp Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 The case can be taken apart. Just look for the directions for replacing the battery in the key fob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabangsta Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 Battery change is only the small back, it doesn't split it in half to expose the circuit board. Is it enough to dump alcohol in and then let it dry? Probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmarkp Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 I had the it mixed up with another car remote. I would not be too worried about the electrical components. They are probably all surface mount components. The only risk is shorting out the contact legs with crap from the detergent. The big risk is to the switches. They are most likely film contact switches. Crud could get trapped in between the plastic cover and the membrane and prevent the switches from working mechanically. I would leave it in distilled or RO water for a couple of minutes and press all the buttons many times while under water to get all the detergent out. I am a bit OCD so I would probably do this three or four times. Then soak in alcohol a couple of times and let it dry for a couple of hours. I would not wait to do this because any left over detergent will be harder to get out with more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breez Posted July 24 Author Report Share Posted July 24 Thanks folks. If this works. I will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breez Posted July 28 Author Report Share Posted July 28 Well, it's not responding. It was worth a shot. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabangsta Posted July 29 Report Share Posted July 29 Does it "work" if you put it into the emergency slot in the center console and press the Start button? Work meaning still recognized as a programmed key chip but not for proximity or remote entry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 I'd try a new battery. Being subjected to being underwater, probably shorted then drained the battery. Here's how to open: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breez Posted July 31 Author Report Share Posted July 31 I did replace the battery, I will def try the e-slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breez Posted August 1 Author Report Share Posted August 1 Still no-go. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iroga Posted Monday at 04:47 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 04:47 PM (edited) How to disable the trunk release button on the key fob using Forscan? Edited Monday at 04:52 PM by Iroga 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wubster100 Posted Monday at 08:16 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 08:16 PM 3 hours ago, Iroga said: How to disable the trunk release button on the key fob using Forscan? What is wrong with the trunk release button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iroga Posted Wednesday at 02:33 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 02:33 PM On 12/1/2025 at 11:16 PM, Wubster100 said: What is wrong with the trunk release button? The guy wants it to stop working. The remote control is fully functional. Everything is fine with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wubster100 Posted Wednesday at 08:35 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 08:35 PM I upgraded my key fob so I could get remote start. So I decided to get the full key fob with all buttons, including trunk release. When I click the trunk release button 2x, it simply opens the trunk just the same as pressing the button on the bottom of the trunk. I do not have a power liftgate, so I still have to manually lift it open. I also changed the panic button from one press to two presses because I would accidentally set it off. One solution may be to replace the key fob with one that doesn't have the trunk release button. I don't know why the trunk button causes problems, because you have to press it twice to open, so it is difficult to accidentally press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted Wednesday at 11:45 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 11:45 PM (edited) For me, its that damn panic button. I've never used it on purpose, but have hit it accidentally, much to my chagrin. 👍on changing the trunk on two presses. I wish mine could be set to number of key presses. (At least it's wireless signal can't be intercepted and used to steal the car.) . Edited Wednesday at 11:45 PM by enigma-2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iroga Posted Thursday at 04:05 AM Report Share Posted Thursday at 04:05 AM 12 hours ago, enigma-2 said: For me, its that damn panic button. I've never used it on purpose, but have hit it accidentally, much to my chagrin. 👍on changing the trunk on two presses. I wish mine could be set to number of key presses. (At least it's wireless signal can't be intercepted and used to steal the car.) . That's the problem. He also thinks the trunk release button is being pressed accidentally, so he wants to lock it on the key fob. BCM 726-37-02 xxxx x2xx xx . My trunk opening button stopped working. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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