Is your 2010 Camaro key fob malfunctioning, worn out, or simply not working as it should? Whether the buttons are unresponsive, the flip mechanism is loose, or the shell is damaged, you don’t necessarily need to spend a fortune on a brand new, dealer-programmed key. Replacing the shell or even just disassembling and reassembling your existing key fob can often resolve common issues. This guide will walk you through the simple process of taking apart and putting back together your 2010 Camaro key fob, potentially saving you time and money. All you’ll need is a small screwdriver and a few minutes.
First, you’ll want to remove the battery cover and the battery itself. With the key in the open position, place your thumb in the space where the key sits when folded and pop the battery cover off. Then, simply slide the battery out.
Next, using a small flathead screwdriver, gently pry open the top side of the key fob. If your key fob is already slightly coming apart, like the one shown, this step might be particularly easy.
Repeat the prying action on the backside of the key fob, near the metal keyring holder. This time, proceed more slowly and carefully to ease the two halves of the shell apart. You may find it helpful to hold the plastic part and push against the metal ring portion.
As the front face of the key fob separates completely from the back face, it might rotate a couple of times due to the internal spring mechanism. This is normal.
Now you can carefully remove the key blade and the internal circuit board chip from the key fob shell.
To reassemble your 2010 Camaro key fob, follow these steps, paying close attention to the spring mechanism:
- If the push button has become separated from the key blade, reattach it.
- Place the circuit board chip back into the front half of the key fob shell, ensuring it’s facing downwards.
- Position the key blade in its designated slot within the front shell, in the open or “out” position.
- Insert the spring back into the push button area. It should seat securely into a locked position.
- Carefully place the back face of the key fob shell onto the spring, making sure the small “foot” of the spring aligns correctly with its slot on the back shell. The image below highlights this spring foot.
You should be holding the key fob in a manner similar to what’s shown in this image, preparing to wind the spring.
Rotate the back face of the shell in a counter-clockwise direction. This action will engage the spring and allow the key to flip outwards. Rotate it approximately two full revolutions and then snap the back face firmly onto the front face.
The final step is to press the two halves of the key fob shell together firmly until they click securely into place. Finger pressure should be sufficient.
Disassembling and reassembling your key fob can sometimes resolve issues like looseness or button unresponsiveness. If you find that the shell itself is damaged, you can purchase replacement shells online. This allows you to avoid the higher costs associated with getting a new key cut and programmed at a dealership.
For replacement shells or even uncut, unprogrammed keys for your 2010 Camaro, consider exploring online retailers. You can often find options that allow you to simply swap the internal components, saving you significant expense. Websites specializing in key fobs or online marketplaces are good places to start your search for “2010 camaro key fob shell replacement”.
