How To Fix a Flip Car Key and Tension the Spring

Is your flip key not opening anymore? Here is a quick and easy guide on how to tension the spring inside your remote.
We used a Hyundai key to demonstrate but the process is the same for most flip keys.

[@VinylGolfHammers]

I was waiting for when you said "and for those keys that don't have a screw....." 🤣

[@rydeordieforever5364]

The ones that dont have a Screw- theres a battery cover on the back of the key u just pull off and the Battery and screw is underneath

[@afakethrum]

When the fob is facing you, push on the release button and turn counterclockwise. It will release the button. Remember the position for smooth reassemble process.

[@myolamanagement4114]

Just recently had an issue with my key. Such a big fright. This video really helped a lot. Thanks for your assistance 🎉😊

[@AngieHernandez-oe6ki]

This is the exact video I was looking for, I thought i had broken the spring and was going to have to buy a whole new key. Thank you for the explanation.

[@nayandave2651]

It's so easy, I can't believe I couldn't figure it out. Thank you so much for this video, guys!

[@acollins120]

My problem is the key blade won't come out when I push the button

[@yelatmani3336]

Twist it round or flip the button to the other side

[@satchel5459]

Thank you so much for this helpful tutorial video! It works on my keys. I have searched this tutorial in my native tongue without results but finally i'm here. Great!

[@michaelgoff1799]

Omg, saved me. Opened it up, and the spring popped out. Didnt lose it. Thank you so much !

[@zahirmoosa2257]

This helped so much thank you...three years later😅but a good 'to the point' video... appreciate it

[@mugentuner]

Excellent bro.. I saw some variation vid of putting this back together and it was really bad. Yours was a life saver

[@SanfourRoman-dz]

Thank you, I tried the method on a Picanto key and it worked ♥️♥️🇩🇿🇩🇿

[@BarryL-po2zy]

Worked for me - a bit fiddly but follow instructions to the letter and all will be fine - Thanks for making a happy wife (her car)!!!!

[@michaelloong85]

Thank u, i fixed my key... just wandering around when i no idea how to fix the spring n found this useful video.

[@Shamap37]

Great video! The first time I closed the key shell, I didn't realize that I needed to stretch the spring in order to let the flip work. That was really helpful!

[@karenieeeee]

Super helpful! I was sad because i thought i messed up the key when it didn’t pop out initially.

[@tammydonahue3709]

Thank you so much!! I have a new key fob and old and thought I'd just switch springs...Then both were not springing up. 😂 Awesome video!! CHEERS!!

[@Sickiey]

few year back I boke a soul trying to do this with a peugeot key fob ,,, you made this look so easy,, cheers

[@ravikiran0531]

Your video helped me to fix my car key issue. Thanks

[@alicevanderlund3126]

Incredibly useful, thank you!

[@RemotePro1]

You're very welcome!

[@MrStolenpictures]

Dunno why I put up with my floppy key for so long. Thanks for the quick vid brother.

[@keanoman]

I echo all the comments - this video helped me sort out the key fob in under ten minutes! Thank you!!

[@chrisrollins2058]

Do you have i video on the key not staying closed?

[@kristianbubica1168]

I need that as well

[@BeatrizGN7]

Same

[@Really10801]

Great video, I never would have figured that out !

[@elians_]

Thanks, man. Now my key flips out like a new one!🙏🏻💪🏻

[@rickyfoster1530]

Where do I get a replacement spring?

[@rebeccaw6613]

Thank you sooooo much, took me a while to be able to find a video to help me

[@yogeshagarwal3148]

The instruction works just fine and are to the point

[@ashishchopade2877]

Hey thank you so much ! Today itself I have lost tension of my Hyndai i20 2009 model key. The tension fixing you explained was on point !! Thank you very very much👍🏻

[@mandarnalawade]

Man u saved me as well 😅 my child was so much crying when I broke that

[@graemeconnelly8849]

This was the video i was looking for

[@Maryś5423]

nieumialaem tego naprawic ale na szcescie moja dziweczyna mi pomogla i sama to zrobiła, POLECAM

[@jparker5025]

Where can I get extra tension springs if I lose one?

[@darrenmalanog9534]

thanks for your video! very helpful!

[@kimmilil]

Thanks so much !! Ultra easy it's now fixed finally xxx

[@cincar2225]

Hello, i don't find the blade expand smoothly when i press the button, should i spray the blade with WD-40, what would you recommend me please?

[@RemotePro1]

Using WD-40 is not recommended in case this goes onto the circuit board of the key which can cause damage. If the key is not flipping is generally due to a bent spring which will need replacing.

[@digitalgal]

super helpful! just what i was looking for!

[@edgarmullins9327]

I was able to get the part open where the battery is but I couldn't the other part open where the key and the spring is

[@a1dred1]

Just the video I was looking for. Thanks

[@Jen.E]

I just bought a 2022 Toyota with that type of key. It doesn't have a screw. How do I open it? It won't spring out all the way. 💁🏼‍♀️

[@PaulHainesNJ]

I ran into the same issue and it took a while to find the answer. You need to take the battery cover off first. In the right-angle corner of the key ring there's an indentation for a flat screwdriver. Use that to pop the cover off. Remove the red rubber covering the battery and pop the battery out. On the back of the Toyota flip key fob there's an oval Toyota logo sticker. Carefully peel this off and the screw is underneath it. Take the screw out. At the bottom of the fob where the battery cover was, you'll need to again use a screwdriver to pop the bottom open. Then follow the rest of this video. Reassembling, the cut part of the spring fits in a little notch that you'll see. By the way, the Toyota Fob takes not quite 1 rotation to tension. In reality, my tension was fine but there was so much dust and dirt that the key was getting caught.
There is another video I found. Though a bit bad because its not zoomed, it did help.
ruclips.net/video/CTS8NIF2bDY/видео.html

[@Jen.E]

@@PaulHainesNJ Thank you

[@indiangamer1915]

Thank you brother❤

[@OzzyJT]

It just won't click fully together any ideas?

[@glennmason6982]

I have the opposite problem: key springs up but won’t stay down. Any ideas?

[@joemolina1354]

Same hwre

[@acoman68]

Brill advice fixed my motorcycle flip key. Secret is the inside of the press button.
Cheers M8

[@M.Wsikani]

I have problem my 2 keys is not good the cover is broken top cover

[@rarefactt]

Very useful information

[@jameshunt1261]

Very handy, thanks for uploading

[@shuumaiii]

man you saved me. thank you

[@miglenazheliazkova5006]

Thanks you. Very helpful

[@Marrow614]

Wow you are the man😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉 thank you

[@ALXMARTIN]

Mine didn’t explode when I opened it and I couldn’t get the button out of the key, now it’s worse.

[@johnjoemaughan3654]

Cheer pal. From Ireland 🇮🇪

[@EK-og4eq]

Works great great great. Thank you so much

[@rajashekharkmeda4727]

Helpful thank you boss

[@sattaurnikki]

Thank you! 😮

[@AA-yi6fc]

Master!! you saved me.

[@crissokelly7927]

can u do a battery change as well thanks

[@RemotePro1]

Here it is!
ruclips.net/video/TEGqEuY5VM8/видео.html

[@smoovescore9319]

Thanks my guy

[@labrownzalabrownza194]

Thank you bro❤️❤️

[@B4IRUTUARU16]

Very useful

[@RemotePro1]

Glad to hear that

[@jeremywaters1185]

If yours does NOT have a screw you can just turn the metal piece counterclockwise and seat it.

[@memeLocks256]

Thank you 🙏 😢

[@marco8004]

Thanks you helped me a lot

[@mce923]

Thank you so much

[@guriudyahaan5373]

Thanks bro

[@ketanmer266]

Very use full

[@Tony-112]

Worked for me, had to spin it twice

[@miansalman1083]

Thanku soo much sir

[@bruhmandude555]

Ive got one that dosent shut all the way

[@steveedmond9362]

I don't put much tension on it. Just a half turn is all i need

[@winnielee5864]

Very useful, thank u😊

[@hassaninstyledirectltd8880]

Fixed my key watching your video, many thanks.

[@RobertZrinski]

Great tip!

[@RemotePro1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eddielangran]

Thank you

[@carampange2472]

Muchas gracias amigo.

[@siddharthsingh1833]

Thanks💫

[@djssmom04]

Great video My key now has tension however it doesn't stay shut. But at least it's still opens

[@megan4475]

I had this issue when I wound the tension with two rotations, so took it apart again and just did one rotation when setting the tension and it's perfect now.

[@jaehunso2570]

도움이 되었습니다. 감사합니다.

[@shoebuddinsaiyed]

Thanks

[@donmanner3155]

Great 👍 it help to to fix my key fob. Thanks a million.

[@dparkertex]

did every thing in this vid and still wont flip up

[@RemotePro1]

Sorry to hear that, i recommend taking it to a locksmith

[@tracycooper2856]

I have the same. There's definitely tension in the spring now but pressing the button doesn't cause it to flip up. I have definitely tensioned the right way as the key flips up when I take the plastic pieces apart again.

[@vladyakovlev7079]

Thank you 🇺🇦😎