Random problem with car key fob. - Page 2

Knipples · 04-05-2009, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burble

Can you still start the car with that key? If you can then it won't be a programming issue.

Yup, it starts as normal.
Couldnt get the battery changed in Timpsons today cos they were shut (bank hol) so just thought I would post and ask before I can get there tomorrow after work.

Fayshun · 04-05-2009, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burble

Can you still start the car with that key? If you can then it won't be a programming issue.

The immobiliser on the Rover isn't connected to the ignition, it's seperate like an alarm.

Hence the £80 stinger.

TinkerBell · 04-05-2009, 20:19

I had a problem with my Key fob, it sometimes worked and sometimes didn't, the light still came on but it wouldn't do anything. For mine the soldering which connected the button to the board was broken.

First thing to do would be change the battery, I would say take it apart, but don't know if you would cause more harm that good

In the end I had to buy a new key fob which cost around £45

Matblack · 04-05-2009, 22:49

Its the reciprocating flange sprocket

MB

Fayshun · 04-05-2009, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

Its the reciprocating flange sprocket

MB

Tee hee, flange!

Knipples · 05-05-2009, 17:05

Man in Timpsons he say battery is fully charged and working. Vauxhall just want to book it in and look, which I really cant afford in my current circumstances.

Any ideas? Thanks for the help so far.

Del Lardo · 05-05-2009, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knipples

Any ideas?

Use the key in the lock. Been doing that for 10 months now since my blipper was stolen and Ford wanted £105 for a new one

TinkerBell · 05-05-2009, 17:21

Yeah I did that for months until it got on my nerves so much that I coughed up the money for a new fob!

Haly · 05-05-2009, 17:23

You lucky people with your key fobs and central locking

Darrin · 06-05-2009, 07:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haly

You lucky people with your key fobs and central locking

Tell me about it!! The only time there's been a car in my family with a remote for unlocking the doors, the damned receiver module just about smoked all the wiring under the instrument panel (read fuse box!!

).

Tina doesn't even have power locks on her car!!

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04-05-2009, 20:19	#13
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	I had a problem with my Key fob, it sometimes worked and sometimes didn't, the light still came on but it wouldn't do anything. For mine the soldering which connected the button to the board was broken. First thing to do would be change the battery, I would say take it apart, but don't know if you would cause more harm that good In the end I had to buy a new key fob which cost around £45

05-05-2009, 17:21	#18
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	Yeah I did that for months until it got on my nerves so much that I coughed up the money for a new fob!