Great Wall X240 3 button flip key shell only where battery is fitted in back of case

This style of flip key is only used on Great Wall X240 models as far as we are aware, but if you have a similar looking key being used on another model please feel free to let us know or send a photo so we can confirm if this will work for you.

THIS SHELL SUITS IF YOUR BATTERY HOLDER IS IN THE BACK OD THE SHELL

WE STOCK ANOTHER SIMILAR SHELL WHERE THE REMOTE BATTERY IF FITTED TO THE PCB INSTEAD OF IN THE BACK OF THE SHELL

This key shell has 3 buttons for lock, unlock & lights. The key profile matches Silca MIT 8 or JMA MIT 12.

You don't have to replace your entire flip-key just because the shell is damaged or the key blade has broken away from the plastic body.

Here we offer you a top quality replacement flip-key shell for your old broken flip-key. Having a key covered in tape to hold it together or with holes in the buttons is never a good look and can be a real frustration.

The kit includes the front and back sections of the key shell with the flip-key mechanism being moulded into the back section. Even though this is an aftermarket key shell, there is an oval recess in the back cover to place a logo sticker.

This oval measures 18 mm wide x 12 mm and an aftermarket logo sticker can be fitted in this recess.

Swapping over your remote into the new shell is pretty easy to do yourself or come into our workshop and we will swap them over for you, cut the key blade and test the battery for you. Great care should be taken in handling the glass transponder in the key as these are quite easily broken.

Please note we do charge a fee of $40 for this service and this is only offered at our workshop in East Victoria Park, WA 6101.

If you do not live close by you can swap over the remote yourself and have the key blade cut at your local locksmith or key cutting kiosk.  

To swap over the remote, first you will need to open the shell, which can be done by using a flat blade screw driver placed in the slot at the end where the key ring attaches. Gently twist to open the case. Next remove the circuit board from your old key and place it to one side.

The glass ID48 transponder chip is located near the key end, very gently remove this and place it in the new shell in the same location.

Next remove the battery terminal from the old case and slide in onto place in the new case making sure it is in the same way.

Now check that the circuit board is clean and does not have any corrosion or dirt on it. If it does and you wish to clean it, use PCB cleaner but make sure no battery is connected to the board. This is very important as if you spray PCB cleaner on the board and there is still a power source i.e. a battery connected you can seriously damage the circuit. Use a lint free cloth to very gently clean the circuit board.

Once cleaned allow at least 20 minutes for PCB cleaner to evaporate before replacing the battery.

While the battery is out of the battery holder, you can test to see it has 3 volts using a multi-meter if you have one.

Once the cleaner has fully evaporated you can replace the battery in its holder and place the remote in the new key shell. Secure the front cover and now your key is ready to be duplicated at your local locksmith shop or key cutting kiosk.

It is always wise to use a reputable key cutting shop to ensure your key is cut accurately as even the smallest variance in the dimensions can prevent the key from working correctly. We calibrate our key machine regularly to ensure it is working to the most accurate level possible.