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Title: CAN'T GET IN
Post by: V8 RUMBLE on 20 December 2008, 11:15:22

My remote fob stopped working a couple of weeks ago but now my key won't open the door. It will not even turn in the lock. I have managed to get in the car through the boot but now cannot lock the car. Any help on this one appreciated.
Tim :(

Title: Re: CAN'T GET IN
Post by: nick v6 on 20 December 2008, 11:25:49

i had a problem with my key fob
when i took the key fob apart to try changing the batterys to see if that was the problem
there is a small red push button which had packed up
a mate of mine had some knocking around and soldered 1 in for me

Title: Re: CAN'T GET IN
Post by: Andy B on 20 December 2008, 11:45:37

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I have managed to get in the car through the boot but now cannot lock the car. Any help on this one appreciated.
Tim :(

Won't your central locking even work from the boot? What's the state of the car's battery?

Title: Re: CAN'T GET IN
Post by: V8 RUMBLE on 20 December 2008, 14:51:02

No the central locking won't work from the boot.Battery is fine. The key will not even move left or right to activate the central locking it is solid :(

Title: Re: CAN'T GET IN
Post by: Andy B on 20 December 2008, 15:27:01

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No the central locking won't work from the boot.Battery is fine. The key will not even move left or right to activate the central locking it is solid :(

Should do. Chuck a load of WD40 Easit/penetrating fluid in the lock.

Title: Re: CAN'T GET IN
Post by: fife_omega_v6 on 20 December 2008, 15:31:36

sounding like the barrel has sliped a spring from the link rod at back of lock,try activating your central lock from the inside lock/switch and repair/replace the barrel...

Title: Re: CAN'T GET IN
Post by: Andy B on 20 December 2008, 15:36:46

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.....The key will not even move left or right to activate the central locking it is solid :(

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sounding like the barrel has sliped a spring from the link rod at back of lock,........

Sounds like lack of use to me. Mine was difficult to move at one time, but better after a liberal dosing of penetrating fluid & lubricating.  :y

Title: Re: CAN'T GET IN
Post by: V8 RUMBLE on 21 December 2008, 13:16:50

Hooray
After half a tin of WD40 I have success. Strange it should sieze even though it is being used every day as the fob packed up. Anyway thanks for all help have a Happy Xmas and good New Year :) :) :) :) :y

Title: Re: CAN'T GET IN
Post by: Andy B on 21 December 2008, 17:00:22

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Hooray
After half a tin of WD40 I have success. ......

Shhhh! Not so loud! ;) Mark'll tell you off for using a water disperser. ;D You need something a little more substatial though for longer term lubrication .... I tend to give them a squirt of chain lub .... it's a bit stickier. :y :y :y