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    Senior Member Jimmyvonviggle's Avatar
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    Original door key with light

    Looking through my stack of documents today I came across my original door key. However the light is long gone and the key is cracked.

    Is there anyway to repair this and bring it back? I searched the threads and could not find anything.
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    Barry

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    That would make for a great 3d printing project.

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    Quote Originally Posted by D Knight View Post
    Yes. I fixed mine.
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    Dont leave me hanging, how did you do it. The key in particular looks glued in there, can’t figure how to get it out without cracking the thing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmyvonviggle View Post
    Dont leave me hanging, how did you do it. The key in particular looks glued in there, can’t figure how to get it out without cracking the thing.
    DMCH - DeLorean lighted key assembly instructions.pdf


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    Thanks Jonathan, but still not sure how to replace my broken key and separate it from the plastic housing.
    Barry

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    I used my Dremel and ground off the old epoxy that held it in. I then used an old Volvo key blank made by Ilco. I cut the head down to match the original that was in the lighted key. Then I just used a plastic epoxy to reset it in there. I can still take it apart to change the battery if I need to. I also upgraded to an LED.


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    It's unlikely to happen, but this is worth thinking about before posting photos like this: https://gizmodo.com/any-key-you-can-...ied-1522264272
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    Admins please delete my posts in this thread. I don’t see the “edit post” link at the bottom of my posts.

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    I modeled a button to rebuild mine a few months ago.

    https://www.tinkercad.com/things/3n496SCnHBz

    You can 3D print it but you're on your own for the electronics. I pulled an LED and button from a cheap keychain and it fit perfectly. If you don't have access to a 3d printer, a lot of libraries have them and will print objects for you. I think ours charges 10 cents a gram.

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    Quote Originally Posted by D Knight View Post
    Admins please delete my posts in this thread. I don’t see the “edit post” link at the bottom of my posts.
    Done.

    You can only edit/delete a post for a short period of time after posting it.

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