Remote issue....

[DelticDaz]

All fine till yesterday.....car wouldn't unlock via remote after numerous attempts, so key out, passenger door unlocked, key in ignition and started no problems, locked it, unlocked it, locked it a few times no problems, left overnight and same happened again, both remotes are the same, had car nearly 3 years no previous issues or error messages, never changed batteries in remotes, is it time to change batteries despite no replace battery error message or something else......?

[Mac2509]

The fault may not be with the key fob. Sounds like it could be the cars remote receiver starting to play up.

[sgould]

Does this only happen in the same place?  It could be outside interference. I could not use my remote on one construction site where there was a lot of electrical interference and a tube line right below the  road.  Radio hams and the old CB diehards can cause problems too.

[DelticDaz]

Hmmmmm....all works fine stood next to car but soon as I walk away from car then fobs dont work.?

[sgould]

If it does the same a mile down the road, it points more to the receiver in the car.

[DelticDaz]

Ok thanks...is this an easy DIY fix or a dealer fix....?

[Mac2509]

I think receiver is located under the centre console, to the rear, behind the vents. DIY fix if competent.

[sgould]

The receiver is in the back of the centre console.  Replacement is DIY as far as I can see. No Tech2 required.  Lift off back of centre console with the vents.

The car should tell you when to change batteries.  Message on the dash display. But it goes away if ignored for long enough.  So changing a fob battery would be a first step.

[DelticDaz]

Changed the batteries on both remotes but still the same......presume the receiver is just unplu and plug new reciever in...?

[sgould]

So t seems, but there's a comment in the workshop manual that you may have to cut some of the tape that binds the wiring loom to enable access, and then tape it up a bit afterwards, but no so much that the new unit can't fit in the clips.

[DelticDaz]

Thanks everyone......great help.....I'll change the receiver and hope that cures problem.

[smurkenstein]

Could be the main battery. I had something similar about 4 weeks back. Both remotes completely failed to work unlocking the door but were good in the ignition. In my case, I had to disconnect the main battery to get the remote locking working. A couple of weeks later, I replaced the main battery because it was flat. Lets see if the problem returns.

[DelticDaz]

Cheers, doubt its battery tho.... changed that a few months ago to a Bosch one...!

[DelticDaz]

Disconnected battery for a few hours which seemed to cure problem, just tried it again and problem still exits..
How do I remove center console vents to get at the receiver...?

[Audax]

I'm not sure that the receiver is in the centre console, my copy of WIS shows it's integrated into the CIM module which is the module where the indicator switches are but that the receiver is between the seats in a 9-5. If it is a receiver problem that's causing the issue then it might be replacement of the CIM is the only option although some people offer to refurbish them.