Key Won't Work

[marinabrid]

Hi all

just swopped and got a mk 2 with remote locking on the key fob,  one fob work fine  the other didn't light up.  i put new batteries in and the red light now works but it doesn't unlock the car.  

reading the link on this  can someone clarify,     will the fob with the new batts need recoding and in doing that   will i need to recode the currently working key ?

thanks

[marinabrid]

jut found a page in the handbook   it mentions synchronising the key if its been pressed out of range of the car, 

do i need to sync or recode the key have with the new battery as the methods of doing one or th either are different.

Edited July 2, 2014 by marinabrid

[insanitybeard]

Yes, if only one remote fob is working you will need to reprogramme both of them. Assuming your Galaxy has the correct owners manual, the procedure is on page 82 (the later handbook supplied with the 2004 on facelift model). It's the section headed 'key coding', I don't understand what you mean about different methods for syncing or recoding though, they are one and the same, unless you are talking about coding keys for the PATS system which is something different and not related to the remote locking.

Edited July 2, 2014 by insanitybeard

[marinabrid]

its the face lifted 2004 model   the handbook on mine is page108    the method there is put key in turn 3 times   remove key    remove key  point at car and press lock button    then at same time press unlock   all within 20 secs,    then on page112  is recoding   where you put key in ignition turn to pos 2    then repeat with other key      don't know which method to use as don't want to end up with no working key !!!     

[insanitybeard]

The remote fob programming procedure is the one that requires you to cycle the key in the drivers door lock. The PATS (immobiliser) programming procedure is the one that requires you to cycle the ignition on and off with the key in the ignition barrel.

[marinabrid]

right   well the car starts with both keys   so i presume i need the remote fob programming where i turn the key in the door lock.  in the handbook  ford call this  synchronising 

Edited July 2, 2014 by marinabrid

[marinabrid]

can't work this one out,   have turned the key 3 times to the left    pressed the lock button and held it down while pressing unlock 3 times       doesn't seem to make any difference   the key fob still won't open car  ,  any ideas ?

[marinabrid]

sorted,   the handbook says turn key to the left.    on google  its to the right,     this then works.   i did the fob that had the new batts   and it worked     the  can't understand why the other fob didn't !   very odd,   then i google again,   you have to reprogram any other fobs you have for the car within 15 seconds.      

[BrianH]

Theres a few instances where the owners manual doesn't match the car and it sounds like you have one of the affected ones. You may find the fusebox and manual don't tally up as well.

 

you sorted it thats the main thing!