Remote unlocking problem

[Fifer]

Returned to the parked roc yesterday and the remote keyfob was completely unresponsive (other than that the fob LED did flash when buttons were pressed - but the car didn't unlock). Unlocked with the key (setting off the alarm) then silenced the alarm by starting the engine. Tried the remote to lock/unlock again - nothing. Got home, read the manual and tried the resynchronising process (press 'unlock' then unlock with the key within a minute) - no joy. Changed the battery. Still no joy. Re-synced with the new battery in the fob - still nothing. Any suggestions, other than a faulty keyfob? Is the keyfob covered by the warranty? (Car is just under a year old).

[Skollers]

I had exactly the same yesterday, how wierd, mind you when I arrived home all was ok & has been since ?

Sorry pal haven't got a clue !

[Cuprabob]

Not unknown to have issues like this in specific areas due to RF interference from other radio sources, however normally works OK later at another location.

I would say it would be covered by warranty, along as the keyfob doesn't look as though it's been abused.

Have you confirmed the other keyfob works OK?

[Fifer]

Thanks both. Spare keyfob works perfectly. Original still doesn't and has been tried in two locations 20 miles apart. Keyfob is scuffed and has been dropped a couple of times (whose hadn't after a year?) but I'd argue they should be robust enough to stand droppoing - I'll contact dealer and see what happens.

[Fifer]

Dealer fixed the problem under warranty this morning - for some reason, the keyfob needed to be reprogrammed. All's fine now.

[Cuprabob]

Another good result:-)

[Fifer]

Yes - nice to get both problems sorted at minimal cost.