Has anyone had to replace the part where you put the key in to start the mower?
1839638
Yes, I received mine missing the key. I called Black & Decker and they express shipped me a key.
1839639
I never remove the key. Since I keep the battery on a shelf when the mower is not in use I don't care about the safety feature of the key. If you do the same the key won't be a problem.
1839640
No. I got chained it to the handle with thin metal chain so I don't lose it.
1839641
I hadn't lost mine yet but I can see a problem down the road when it don't fit as tight. The only good thing about it is that it is orange and you should be able to spot it easily among the weeds.
1839642
No, I haven't. I did replace the plastic knobs on the side that hold the handle in place. Apparently a common occurrence...
1839643
If you are referring to the key itself, yes, I lost it and the dealer did not have a replacement in stock. It cost me almost $30 and almost two weeks to get a replacement. I could not start it without an official replacement.If you mean the socket into which the key goes, I have not needed to replace it.
1839644
No, I haven't. I did replace the plastic knobs on the side that hold the handle in place.Apparently a common occurrence...
2082015
Happy to help the mower is a pull I have only pulled it once and starts every one! Hope that helped
1044350
Francisco. There is a key (sort of looks like a fuse) that must be plugged into the side of the mower of it will not start. Make sure it is firmly inserted. I had the same issue initially.
1377351
Sorry, but I have no I knowledge about repair service. My mower has never needed service so I have never checked into this issue. Good luck.
122857
Can't help you... actually it's a BLANK key... suspect I'll have to go to my local DEALER to get them to cut the key brom this blank.
1475364
No, we did not have to replace the lock itself.....only the actuator. When your existing actuator fails the door lock makes a hideous LOUD sound when you press the unlock button ---- this time it was the driver side that failed but last year the passenger side actuator needed to be replaced & it has worked perfectly ever since we replaced that one. The sound it makes when the actuator fails is almost indescribable with words but just know it is very loud and quite ugly --- you definitely know something is going wrong!
1472813
What is the question? This part is one of many steps that could cause that problem. I ended up hiring a pro that tried several things and ultimately had to replace the motor.
2205369
There is a screw in the uncut key I received. Be aware, to get the key cut is expensive. It cost me $50 and broke within 8 months. The original lasted 15 years. The metal is not anchored well into the plastic due to the design. You will not see the design problem until it breaks. I fix mine by using WaterWeld putty and protected the fob with tape. To replace the battery will require cutting the case apart. With a fresh battery along the age of the car, this is not an issue.
938222
no, I just had a small issue getting the box from my old key into the new shell. There was a small piece of plastic in the new shell that I had to cut away. Then all you have to do is have the new blank cut. All programming is in the box that you remove from the old key.
1825784
I went through this recently with a much older BnD mower (13yr old MM850). The handle pushes a "button" inside the casing that turns the motor on. Both parts are plastic and over time they wear out just enough that the contacts don't quite reach in the switch. You can easily replace the handle and switch for about $15 with a little searching online (for instance http://www.ereplacementparts.com/black-and-decker-mm850-type-mulching-mower-parts-c-4167_9514_11387.html, but I haven't bought from them so caveat emptor). I am well aware of the dangers of mowers so I took the low road and wired around the safety switch but that's not advisable if anyone but yourself is going to use the mower.
1901129
The best place I've found to pick replacement parts for the mower is at this site. http://wnysmallengines.net/They supply parts through Amazon but you get a better price working with them directly.
1364313
Try taking the battery out of mower and replacing. Sometimes it appears the battery will recharge but not be completely seated and that causes it to not start properly. Also check that the 'key' is in all the way. It is tight which is good but sometimes it needs replaced as well. Hope this helps.You do need to keep the battery charged (takes only a short time each month) during the off season. Especially if storing in an unheated location.
1888683
No, the key part is connected to the plastic part, that is why it is such a pain to replace these fragile keys!
1621060
I replaced the part, but I found out that the motor was actually bad. It s a straight forward replacement if you have any skills. I have few, but was ale to do it in less than 30 minutes.
2162048
Did you put the insides from the old key fob inside of the new fob? If you did and it's still not working it could be your immobilizer chip. If it is you'll have to probably get it towed into a vw dealership to get the chip replaced and reprogrammed to the car. That's all I can think of. My key worked just fine except for the buttons but it ended up my battery in the key was dead.
565075
I have no idea, I haven't had to replace mine yet, I hope I can find one when the time comes. I love this mower it works great for me.
632469
When assembling the mower there was a start button that needs to be inserted on the handle. It is just a push button round piece that snapped in place. After charging the battery overnight, adding has and oil shipped with mower...the push button starts mower easily. Joe C