Key Fob doesn't work

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Birmingham Posts: 661 Silvia S15
    #1
    So i bought a VTR from Cool C on the forum, but the keyFob doesn't work.

    It came with two as one was a bit worse for wear, i tried putting the chip in the other one but still doesn't work. Could anyone tell me how to get it to work, im pretty certain its not the battery btw!
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Blackburn Posts: 4739 A few
    #2
    You sure it aint battery? The keys can just go completely fucked tbh, just stop working all together, mine did it . Take it to a garage/dealer cos they can test them to see if they are sending out a signal or not
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2009 LEEDS Posts: 111 1.4 saxo sx
    #3
    have you asked coolc? there may be a knack to it or he may be able to tell you if there knackered
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Birmingham Posts: 661 Silvia S15
    #4
    hmm, i will take it to a dealer!

    but i asked chris and he said it didn't work since he bought a new one
  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Le Mans, France Posts: 976 VTS, Hawkeye WRX, Def90 & Freelander HSE (ex-VTR)
    #5
    A dealer can reprogramme your fob to work - mine on my VTR has never worked and my dealer said he can reprogramme it - probably won't be cheap though
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mezza View Post
    he said it didn't work since he bought a new one
    Bought a new remote fob including a new circuit? If so that maybe your problem - it still isnt programmed to your car?

    edit: LVC beat me to it used to be about £90 to reprogramme it at citroen - should be a bit more now since VAT has gone up.
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Blackburn Posts: 4739 A few
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by johnr32 View Post
    Bought a new remote fob including a new circuit? If so that maybe your problem - it still isnt programmed to your car?

    edit: LVC beat me to it used to be about £90 to reprogramme it at citroen - should be a bit more now since VAT has gone up.
    If you are paying that you are getting bum raped 72+vat at the most, some only charge 42+vat. It might not be that it isnt coded though, as most dealers will tell you it needs coding in when you buy it. They can test it anyway to make sure its sending a signal, if not it could be a fucked fob, or need coding. Lots of things it could be tbh
  8. Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr
    #8
    Done the whole unlocking door then pressing the open button twice within 30 seconds? Replace the battery then try that, also try sitting in the car and putting the fob up near the interior light and pressing it to see if it unlocks the doors. Mines absolutely fine, got a new fob case, board resoldered etc, changed battery but it's something to do with the receiver in the car, gonna get it sorted at some point.
  9. Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr
    #9
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CITROEN-SAXO-X...179c07ffe909a7 got this guy to recase/resolder mine (one of the buttons on the board had come off) I offered him about £8 less than he was asking and he accepted the offer, fob was literally like new upon return.
  10. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SAM-S44MDS- View Post
    If you are paying that you are getting bum raped 72+vat at the most, some only charge 42+vat. It might not be that it isnt coded though, as most dealers will tell you it needs coding in when you buy it. They can test it anyway to make sure its sending a signal, if not it could be a fucked fob, or need coding. Lots of things it could be tbh
    Well, after citroen gave me a quote for my fob to be reprogrammed i just walked away and went to an independant instead
  11. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Birmingham Posts: 661 Silvia S15
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by johnr32 View Post
    Well, after citroen gave me a quote for my fob to be reprogrammed i just walked away and went to an independant instead
    Yeah i was thinking of that as Citreon are quite expensive obviously.

    But i might just go and see if there is a problem with the fob! thanks for the help though!
  12. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Blackburn Posts: 4739 A few
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by johnr32 View Post
    Well, after citroen gave me a quote for my fob to be reprogrammed i just walked away and went to an independant instead
    Lol I did mine myself anyway so bet that was even cheaper than yours