Remote central locking stopped working

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BruceT
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Remote central locking stopped working

Post by BruceT » Fri Oct 19, 2007 6:12 pm

Since I got my car a week ago exactly while driving the imbolising/alarm LED flashes constantly while driving. The remote central locking has been fine though.

Since Tuesday its been a bit hit or miss where soemtimes it would unlock/lock after the 2nd press...

Wednesday thursday it got to point where I was stood around outside my car pressing the lock/unlock button and it eventually unlocked.

Now, friday morning it just will not lock or unlock. Ive replaced the batts with 2 CR2016 as said in manaul both with the + (PLUS) side down.

It still wont unluck!!

Any idea's?

The car locks fine and unlocks fine via the key.

Nothing with the key fob even with new batts.

Is it the car side or the remote side??

Any pics of how the inside of the keyfob should be?

HELP!!
1997 Volvo 440 2.0 GLT

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robkendall
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Post by robkendall » Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:57 pm

could need re-coding?
think locky has put a post on recently how to re-code keyfobs hasnt he?
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edit: ah it was to your post regarding central locking
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BruceT
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Post by BruceT » Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:05 pm

Seems weird.

It worked fine and then stopped when I parked at work.

I think the keyfob contacts or the fob itself is faulty or something.

Unless there interference at work.

It worked fine tonight so I have no idea why sometimes it will lock and sometimes wont, same for unlocking.

Most Bizare.

I guess I should try and find out why my LED for the alarm flashes while driving too.
1997 Volvo 440 2.0 GLT

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