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    Anatomy of the Early Delorean Key with Light

    Attached you'll find photos of the disassembled early Delorean key with light. This is not a "How to Guide" on repairing the key, however, a set of photos showing the original early key, original battery, internal mechanism such as the light and contacts and a off the shelf battery which can be used to re-power the early key. For reference use only.

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    Hmm...looking at that, it doesnt look like this would be too difficult a thing to reproduce...the key part itself may pose the only problem.
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    Needs an LED replacing the incandescent.
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    Yep, that was my first thought..hehe
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    Any ideas on a replacement led and were to get one? Hate to buy a dozen different ones to get the best one that fits.

    My bulb needs to be soldered back in.

    Dave B.

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    I always wanted a OE lighted key.

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    Til new ones are made, you could duct tape a small flashlight to your key
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lwanmtr View Post
    Til new ones are made, you could duct tape a small flashlight to your key
    I have seen plenty of lighted fobs that slide over a bare flat key, but I would want a OE key for the novelty not really the function.

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    I've thought about printing up a glow in the dark type thing...just cause its neat.
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    I was able to get a uncut OE set of eBay 15.00 about a year ago.

    Keep your eyes open.
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