remote locking not working

[chris285]

ok my remote locking stopped working a while ago, i thought it was the battery so i replaced the 2 existibng ones with new ones

didn't work so i tried the re-program procedure in the handbook but still no luck

now i am not sure if it needs taking to the seat garage to have a look at, or if its the control thing in the fuse box which needs replacing. any ideas?

 

[EMM4]

I have the same problem!! I've tried the same as you and now I can lock the car but it won't open with the remote!

 

[R953 VSE]

mine worked when i bought the car but not very well, so i replaced the batteries and it stopped working altogether. tried an endless amount of times to re-program the key but its never worked since.

 

[Smithy]

The button pressing position on the fob seems to move slightly, had the same issues with mine. Took it all apart, changed battery, made sure it was all lined up again and its been workin great since.

Try pressing "around" where the standard button position is, and between the lock / unlock button area, that is, if the red led is flashing

 

[Cupra Kid]

Spray WD40 init and clean it then reprogram

 

[chris285]

not got a problem with the lights on the fob at all, lights flash when i try to program the key or try the lock or unlock i just don't get any responce from the car

 

[Cupra Kid]

what years the car and what model?? Is it infrared or radio remote.

If its infrared there is a little bulb next to the actual key blade.

Would have a better idea of what might be broken then

 

[chris285]

its a 99 t plate i think its a march registration

only light on it is between the lock and unlock key which is the red led which flashes when you lock or unlock the car

 

[Cupra Kid]

So its a radio remote, it could be that its flashing but not sending the signal or it could be that as you say the receiver in the car isnt working.

The receiver controller in the car is behind the main centre console its a white box with Siemens wrote on it (they make the transponders) so you could have a look here for any connections broke.

From past experience though my money would be on the remote being knackered everytime, had 3 remotes of this type now.

If the remote has lost its programming then it will still flash but the car will not open.

 

[chris285]

if thats the case is there anything i can do at all?

or is it not worth bothering with

 

[Cupra Kid]

Well it cost me £130 for a new key and to have it programmed by the dealer when the transmitter broke in mine.

The only real way to test is to take it to a dealer who should be able to tell if the keys transmitting and why the car isnt responding.

Is opening your car from 10m away worth £130 is the question you have to ask yourself.

 

[chris285]

hmm i think i will leave it then

130quid is too steep for a nice extra