Car Fob

tyrone2014

Hi All

I have a VW Passat 06, 3 button electric key Fob and the unlock and boot open buttons work fine but the lock button does not work so i have to lock manually which is a pain as u have to take key hole cover off each time , I was wondering does anyone know where they repair them in Manchester area tried to have a look online but couldnt find anything.

Thanks

RegWorts

tyrone2014 wrote: »

Hi All

I have a VW Passat 06, 3 button electric key Fob and the unlock and boot open buttons work fine but the lock button does not work so i have to lock manually which is a pain as u have to take key hole cover off each time , I was wondering does anyone know where they repair them in Manchester area tried to have a look online but couldnt find anything.

Thanks

Before getting too involved , first try replacing the battery in the fob.Quite often this cures most problems ( even though the fob works on unlock )

If this does not work then another suggestion that has worked for others is to remove the fob battery...then short circuit the + and - on the small circuitboard

This often performs a reset.

Post back here with the results

Please note; AT YOUR OWN RISK ONLY....This advice is offered in good faith but I cannot be held responsible if it causes any damage

DUTR

RegWorts wrote: »

Before getting too involved , first try replacing the battery in the fob.Quite often this cures most problems ( even though the fob works on unlock )

If this does not work then another suggestion that has worked for others is to remove the fob battery...then short circuit the + and - on the small circuitboard

This often performs a reset.

Post back here with the results

Please note; AT YOUR OWN RISK ONLY....This advice is offered in good faith but I cannot be held responsible if it causes any damage

I'd suggest just getting a new casing for the fob, I guess that the membrane for the opening has worn out.

flashg67

Some sellers on ebay will repair cheaply if you have a spare to use for a couple of days and you trust them to have access to your key and address...
A friend has done this and still has his car...

tyrone2014

Thanks for replys i just bought a new battery but still doesnt work and i have seen the ebay listings but i only have one key thats why i was looking for a garage or shop service

[Deleted User]

I had the reverse problem with my 07 plate Focus, ie. it would lock but not unlock.

Rather than faff about, I got a new one from Timpsons.

DUTR

tyrone2014 wrote: »

Thanks for replys i just bought a new battery but still doesnt work and i have seen the ebay listings but i only have one key thats why i was looking for a garage or shop service

You buy the fob, then take them to a watch or mobile phone repairer, if you don't want to tackle it yourself, when you press the unlock button, does it feel different to the boot and lock button?

tyrone2014

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

I had the reverse problem with my 07 plate Focus, ie. it would lock but not unlock.

Rather than faff about, I got a new one from Timpsons.

How much did that set you back and did they reprogram the new key to the car ?

tyrone2014

DUTR wrote: »

You buy the fob, then take them to a watch or mobile phone repairer, if you don't want to tackle it yourself, when you press the unlock button, does it feel different to the boot and lock button?

yes you can feel the other buttons being pressed down and clicked but the lock but just kind of stays in same place


also the car i got also came with the cig lighter socket not working i replaced the fuse and still didnt work is the best thing to get a universal socket and take to a garage for them to fix it or should i take straight to garage to check it there is a more serious fault, but radio a/c working fine

DUTR

tyrone2014 wrote: »

yes you can feel the other buttons being pressed down and clicked but the lock but just kind of stays in same place


also the car i got also came with the cig lighter socket not working i replaced the fuse and still didnt work is the best thing to get a universal socket and take to a garage for them to fix it or should i take straight to garage to check it there is a more serious fault, but radio a/c working fine

It's just the membrane inside, you can get replacements.
As for the 12v, without being elecrically trained then it requires someone with the know how to investigate, from what I recall the 12v has it's own fuse and cirtcuit, it maybe that the wire to the socket has been disconnected by someone before you got the car.

[Deleted User]

tyrone2014 wrote: »

How much did that set you back and did they reprogram the new key to the car ?

£100.

They programmed the transponder (for the immobiliser) and cut the key, but you programme the key/fob yourself, using the ignition lock.