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'Key' Question
« on: 16 January 2009, 11:11:49 »
Thought i would try my spare key today as i never have since owning the car. Anyway none of the buttons work which i know you can get fixed. Opened the door with key OK and car starts with spare key but the alarm will not turn off...

Is the fob knackered or is it a case of re-programing it??? Don't even want to think what one will cost from the main stealers...either way needs sorting or sods law will prevale and i will loose my operational key...

Help and advice appreciated as allways.
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Re: 'Key' Question
« Reply #1 on: 16 January 2009, 11:16:42 »
I have to say, I'm no expert, but on a 'W' I assume you've got a facelift Omega with the three buttons on the remote?

My guess'd be replace the battery...
« Last Edit: 16 January 2009, 11:17:27 by coa99cac »
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Re: 'Key' Question
« Reply #2 on: 16 January 2009, 11:20:38 »
Try the resync procedure as stated in the glovebox manual.  Also make sure the battery in the fob is fine.  Failing that, it may need programming properly
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Re: 'Key' Question
« Reply #3 on: 16 January 2009, 11:20:50 »
first change the battery in the key, then put the operational key in the ignition and turn it on (dont start the car) now lock the doors from the inside, then with the spare key use the unlock button. the doors should unlock to confirm that the key is reprogrammed.

there is 2 conditions for this to work

1) you have to do the above procedure within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on,

2) it must be the keyfob that came with the car or had previously been programed by tech 2 to match the central locking unit.


cheers  :y
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Re: 'Key' Question
« Reply #4 on: 16 January 2009, 11:31:11 »
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first change the battery in the key, then put the operational key in the ignition and turn it on (dont start the car) now lock the doors from the inside, then with the spare key use the unlock button. the doors should unlock to confirm that the key is reprogrammed.

there is 2 conditions for this to work

1) you have to do the above procedure within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on,

2) it must be the keyfob that came with the car or had previously been programed by tech 2 to match the central locking unit.


cheers  :y
Allowed sychronisation time is 30secs. The lock or unlock button of the key that is IN the ignition must be pressed. :y
« Last Edit: 16 January 2009, 11:31:35 by RobG »
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Re: 'Key' Question
« Reply #5 on: 16 January 2009, 11:53:15 »
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key that is IN the ignition must be pressed

works my way too matey, I know Ive done it loadsa times  :y
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Re: 'Key' Question
« Reply #6 on: 16 January 2009, 11:59:02 »
I guess VX forgot to mention your way then ;D ;D :D
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Re: 'Key' Question
« Reply #7 on: 16 January 2009, 12:09:57 »
Do the new keys have the little red LED like the old keys?
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Re: 'Key' Question
« Reply #8 on: 16 January 2009, 12:28:28 »
If you buy from VX some have, some don`t :-?
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Re: 'Key' Question
« Reply #9 on: 16 January 2009, 13:29:09 »
Thanks all,

Found that one of the switches inside has snapped off and another one don't work so cannot re-sync. Am sending it to Martin Imber to fix and all being well it will re-sync when i get it back... :)
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Re: 'Key' Question
« Reply #10 on: 16 January 2009, 18:34:57 »
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Thanks all,

Found that one of the switches inside has snapped off and another one don't work so cannot re-sync. Am sending it to Martin Imber to fix and all being well it will re-sync when i get it back... :)

Got mine back from Martin today :y

It's like a new key fob and the range has at least tripled :y
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Re: 'Key' Question
« Reply #11 on: 16 January 2009, 20:49:08 »
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Thanks all,

Found that one of the switches inside has snapped off and another one don't work so cannot re-sync. Am sending it to Martin Imber to fix and all being well it will re-sync when i get it back... :)


Do it on here next time - it is cheaper (and I don't have to pay Ebay!) ;D
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« Reply #12 on: 16 January 2009, 20:50:07 »
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Do the new keys have the little red LED like the old keys?

I have had a load in that don't - got the little red window and the solder points but no LED - pennypinching to the extreme :(
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« Reply #13 on: 17 January 2009, 01:40:09 »
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Thanks all,

Found that one of the switches inside has snapped off and another one don't work so cannot re-sync. Am sending it to Martin Imber to fix and all being well it will re-sync when i get it back... :)

Got mine back from Martin today :y

It's like a new key fob and the range has at least tripled :y

is it possible range can be increased on mini facelift keys as i have to stand next to car b4 it works and thats with a new duracell battery
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Re: 'Key' Question
« Reply #14 on: 17 January 2009, 17:39:34 »
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Thanks all,

Found that one of the switches inside has snapped off and another one don't work so cannot re-sync. Am sending it to Martin Imber to fix and all being well it will re-sync when i get it back... :)

Got mine back from Martin today :y

It's like a new key fob and the range has at least tripled :y

is it possible range can be increased on mini facelift keys as i have to stand next to car b4 it works and thats with a new duracell battery

Mine was the same before Martin's repair, I had to stand next to the car to unlock it and use the key in the door lock to lock it :o

I renewed the battery as well but it didn't make any difference.

Now I can unlock/lock it while walking towards or away from the car.

Get Martin to renew the buttons :y
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