Car boot won't open

ankspon

My wifes VW Fox car boot won't open,the key fob is kaput so it won't open or close the doors or boot when you press the key fob buttons.When she tries to open the boot manually with the key it won't open either,it's like it is slipping so when you turn the key and press the boot button it doesn't seem to grab and pushes right in.She tried wd40 with no luck,any ideas please.Can you also recommend a company that will repair the key fob so it locks and opens automatically in the West Yorks area without paying dealer prices.

maninthestreet

Is the battery in the key fob flat? If not, it sounds like you need a new key fob, which will mean going to a VW dealer.

ankspon

No it's not the battery,i replaced it.

marleyboy

lock the car with key and hold it over for 30 secs,then,hold unlock button down on remote for 30 secs ,this should reset system...

Strider590

davidhwdn wrote: »

No it's not the battery,i replaced it.

The problem is, when the battery starts to go, some people can't resist pressing the button harder (same people who don't understand how a thermostat works). This then breaks the micro switch in the fob...... It's actually the number one cause of keyfob failure across all manufacturers.