My MX900 buttons are wearing out, the most-used ones require longer and harder pushing to work. I had the same issue a few years ago, URC swapped my remote for free even though it was out of warranty.

So, I saw a

I called URC to ask if I could get one of these kits, and they said no. Also, they will not repair my MX900 as their policy is to do the repair only once. They offered a new MX900 for $341, if I ship my old remote to them. They would copy the file from the old remote to the new one, BUT, they said I would no longer be able to use my MX900 editor software (which has the live update feature, and was given to me by the authorized dealer I bought the MX900 from 6 years ago) and instead the new remote would only be progammable with a newer version of software called completecontrol (which I don't have). The dealer I bought the unit from is now out of business.

My question, are all of the new MX900s programmable with complete control ONLY, or if I buy a new MX900 myself, can I still use my old MX900 editor software (which I like).

There are a few good online sellers but I've purchased many times from Mike at Surf Remote. Give him a call and determine what a new MX900 costs -- don't think I paid $340 for a new one 6 years ago.

As for software, I believe Mike can choose to give you the Complete Control software which is better but is a little more intense. To keep using MX900 standalone version you'll need to "downgrade" the firmware on new MX900 using following procedure (which I located here on RC couple years ago) Hopefully someone else can confirm this still works.




Revising the firmware so it is compatible with the MX-900 Editor software requires the remote be in "Loader" mode. Make sure your hands are clean so you can hold on as you:

1. Remove one battery
2. Press and hold “POWER ON” and “MUTE” at the same time
3. Insert battery. Remote will start and display "Loader" at top
4. Release the buttons
5. Start the MX-900 Editor software
6. Create a new or select an existing configuration file
7. Connect remote via USB
8. Download to remote -- firmware compatible with MX-900 Editor software will be loaded on remote