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Review on ๐Ÿ”‘ Horande Keyless Entry Key Fob Cover Case for Toyota Landcruiser Remote Key Shell - 2 Button, No Chip by Daniel Oliver

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect! The main thing is to assemble it correctly! Great landing!

I've only been using this for a few days but now at least from first impressions I can say this product is a great match for my 2004 Lexus RX330 key blade and electronics. I will mainly focus on fit, finish and assembly. To me, every aspect of the fit and finish is amazing. There are no gaps or anything like that. The key blade holds well and is strong. The 3 buttonholes match the 3 buttons perfectly. There are no gaps after sealing. It is very similar to the original Lexus key fob shell and feels the same as the original Lexus key fob shell. After reading some previous reviews I was a bit worried about the fit as some people said it was a bit off. Maybe it really was. However, it can also depend on how people put things together. As I started packing I was concerned about the fit. But for me it was a function of how I packaged things. When I "recovered" everything was great. Some notes from my experience: 1) Key Blade - a) Make sure you remove any old plastic from the base of the key blade; and of course remove the screw from the base of the key blade! Save the screw to reuse if it is in good condition and if you want. A new screw is included and you can use that too. b) the base of the flat key cannot easily slide into the smaller plastic piece where the base of the flat key needs to be placed; I couldn't fully insert it with hand pressure/force; it's a tight fit! In hindsight I think that's a good thing, because a good fit means less chance of that piece of plastic breaking on the road! I placed the key blade face up on the counter, covered the plastic piece with a soft material, and then tapped the plastic piece lightly but firmly enough until it covered the base of the key blade and the hole (for the screw) of the key blade socket was clearly visible and accessible through the hole plastic part c) do not screw in the screw yet 2) electronics housing) how to use the electronics correctly is clear! The three buttons for the electronics must line up with the three holes in the plastic part of the case (which has three holes)! b) Notice that there is a small protrusion on the underside of one of the two body parts (where the screw can go). Also note that the plastic base with the key blade has a larger hole on one side and a smaller hole on the other side. When inserting the plastic base into the case with the flat key socket, make sure the large hole in the plastic base is on the same side or flush with the protrusion of the case. This is very important because if you don't line it up that way I can't imagine you being able to fit the two body pieces together for a nice tight and clean fit. c) Closing the case can be a bit tricky. I couldn't align them flush and then snap them into place. I believe the case is designed to be closed by placing one part of the case slightly higher or higher than the other and then sliding it into the locking position. This worked for me. d) With everything sealed well, now thread the screw through the outer case, the plastic key blade base, and the key blade. Twist it until it is tight. But do not turn it with all your might, as this could damage the screw! FYI I used my original Lexus screw and screwdriver. But the seller included a screw and a screwdriver to work with!

Pros
  • No saw blade cutting required, no electronics or PCB included. Fits Toyota Landcruiser Prado etc.
Cons
  • New competitors have arrived