Remote Central Locking Questions...

[redcup]

The remote plipper for the cental locking stopped working on my MK2 Galaxy TDi 115 (2000 X).

 

So I changed the batteries - still no luck.

 

When I press the button, the light on the fob flashes as normal, but the car does not respond.

 

No problem I thought, I'll resync the fob with the car.

 

However - I cannot put the car into programming mode as the key will not operate the driver's lock - it will not turn at all - it works fine in the bootlid, ignition and passenger door (and the central locking works fine).

 

So I have two questions:

1) Is there another way of putting the car into learning mode to sync the key fob?  (I have VCDS Lite if that helps)

2) Is there a fuse that could stop the receiver for the plipper from working (I've had a look in the fuse list but can't see anything obvious).

 

Thanks!

 

 

[seatkid]

I think you can use the passenger lock instead of the drivers.

 

No seperate fuse that I'm aware of.

 

Comment: Your remote fob is about the age when they die, even though the LED flashes on the fob, something internal goes (first it becomes erratic operation before giving up the ghost completely) - I suspect long term frequency shift. The only way to fix is get a new fob - easier said than done - it has to be the exact correct type (freque3ncy etc)

[redcup]

Thanks for the reply - I did try with the passenger side yesterday, but had no luck.  I'll give it another go tomorrow.

 

It sounds like my fob could be dead - it has been intermittent for a while.

 

I'll see if I can track another down, but as the car is going up for sale, I may just sell as is and reduce the price further.  Sigh... 

[redcup]

Sorted - can confirm that you can put the car into "sync" mode using the passenger door lock.

 

The fob is now reprogrammed and working fine - of course if it's on its way out it may not last for long.

 

Thanks for your help!

[Abraham]

I have just bought and had put in batteries for my key fob, but told It would need to have it reprogramed at the cost of £36+, so when I saw this information I thought I had it sussed, only to find there is no keyhole on the passenger side of my car. Apart from the £36  I would have to have another key to program it to.

I suppose I can just use the key. I need a spare key, but if I have one cut it wont start the engine or will it?

[gregers]

you have to have the pats programed to your car,have you tried the lock in the rear hatch?

dunno if it would work but worth a stab?