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Ultima_Alan
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The key fob??
« on: May 27th, 2005, 8:27pm » |
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Hello people,
im new here as you can see, i drive a 16v 2.0i scorpio ultima in graphite black and my old man drives a 24v 2.9i scorpio executive cossie in met pearl grey.
The question i need answering is, when i purchased my scorp it came with a key fob that worked occasionally, i opened it up to find only 1 battery so i replaced that and added a second battery as instructed in the handbook. It worked better for a little while but was still frustrating as it was not consitant as it should of been. The last time i replaced the batteries i went to reprogram the remote as it should be done but nothing, and ever since it has not worked, its had 2 sets of brand new batteries in it and has been reprogramed many times since but dont get that bleep to say its set.
Has anybody experienced their remote to pack up or is their anybody that can offer me any advice?
Thanks
Alan
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Danny_R
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Re: The key fob??
« Reply #1 on: May 27th, 2005, 11:12pm » |
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Hi Alan,
welcome to the site.
you'll probably find your remote is suffering from worn key pad syndrome just like many of our remotes. Its not that the remotes don’t work, its the rubber keys that make contact with the circuit board that wear out. Sometimes all the remote needs is a clean inside but more often this does not restore it to PERFECT working order. People have also tried metal paint on the underside of the buttons and even tin foil but my experience of these two methods hasn’t been great.
Here in the states, remotes with the same keypad layout are plentiful, but finding someone who will just sell you the rubber keypad on its own is virtually impossible. sadly the remotes here are not the same frequency as the scorp's.
HTH
Try the cleaning method first.
Danny_R
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Simmo
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Re: The key fob??
« Reply #2 on: May 28th, 2005, 6:41am » |
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The other thing to check is position of the small 'tag' that stands up from the battery holder. This is the positive contact with the circuit board and if it is not touching there is no circuit. If you look at the circuit board you will see the large circle where the battery itself makes contact and another smaller area to the right. Try adjusting the 'tag' and see if that solves the problem. It can be a bit of 'trial and error' and be careful not to break the 'tag'. HTH
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craig
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have you also tried thoroughly cleaning the remote ?,using something like surgical spirit,when you took it apart,it probably needed it,make sure you clean ALL the contact area's,and simmo's advice about a good conection with "the tag" is correct......
let us know how you get on.....
regards...craig..
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Ultima_Alan
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Re: The key fob??
« Reply #4 on: May 28th, 2005, 8:06am » |
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Cheers guys,
I will cover all areas today and let you know the outcome .
Alan
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dart
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Also, Try using the rubber on the end of a pencil to clean the said contacts,this helped quite a bit with mine,but still,perfection not reached! 
dart
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Ultima_Alan
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Re: The key fob??
« Reply #6 on: Jun 12th, 2005, 9:31am » |
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Ive tried all options in this thread guys and still nothing, i might just have to purchase a new one.
Somebody has offered me one for £35, its not new but they assure me its in good condition despite the pictures on the keys being faded abit.
What do you guys think ?
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Alan
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meatman
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Re: The key fob??
« Reply #7 on: Jun 12th, 2005, 10:55am » |
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stupid question
but are the batteries the right way round
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Ultima_Alan
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Re: The key fob??
« Reply #8 on: Jun 12th, 2005, 8:48pm » |
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yeah your right meatman stupid question ....LOL
Yep have had about 3 new sets of batteries also but still no joy.
I can get a brand new fob for £60, how much are they usually to buy brand new because i have been told about £95 
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Re: The key fob??
« Reply #9 on: Jun 12th, 2005, 10:36pm » |
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£89.50
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craig
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alan..
£60.00 for a brand new one sounds very good to me,USED one's on e-bay can sometimes surpass that.. 
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Ultima_Alan
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Re: The key fob??
« Reply #11 on: Jun 13th, 2005, 10:51am » |
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Cheers guys
I think its a done deal then.
Alan
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music_master
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Re:2 key fobs
« Reply #12 on: Jul 4th, 2005, 11:50am » |
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is it possible to have a 2nd key fob programmed to my scorp estate 
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Re: The key fob??
« Reply #13 on: Jul 4th, 2005, 12:48pm » |
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I got a brand new key fob from Ebay. £62 recorded delivery.
Programmed it and every thing works great.
Music_Master. Yes is the answer to your `Q`
When you programme one remote then you do the other at the same time.
Jay
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music_master
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Re: The key fob??
« Reply #14 on: Jul 4th, 2005, 3:42pm » |
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ok im gonna give it another try ill let you know how i get on ok
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Re: The key fob??
« Reply #15 on: Jul 4th, 2005, 10:25pm » |
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rite tried the key fob again i hear 2 chimes after turning the key to the 2n position in the ignition but waiting for a 3rd chime and its not happening am i doing something wrong should i be holding 1 of the buttons down to program the fob any 1 any ideas plzzzzzzz
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Snoopy
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Re: The key fob??
« Reply #16 on: Jul 5th, 2005, 7:53am » |
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when it chimes press the UNLOCK button on one remote and if you want to programme another one press the UNLOCK button on that one as well.. should all be done OK.
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/remote.htm
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