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adowds
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Can't code remote
« on: May 4th, 2006, 9:13pm » |
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Like it matters... (see my OD flashing post)
But I got my new remote in the post today and I can't code it. The 'swtiching on and off three times' procedure doesn't provoke any reaction from the car - i.e. no beep. Anyone know why?
Do I have to be using the master key for this? Because I ain't got one - the car came with one non-Ford chip key. It's booked in with Ford for new keys next week.
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #1 on: May 4th, 2006, 9:23pm » |
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Hey
on the main site it says this
"With the key in the ignition, turn the ignition on to the I position, then off and then again three times, then once more and leave it at I. A beep will sound showing that the system is set to program."
to me that says to the on off bit 3 and a half times?
i havnt heard of this on the site but maybe the unit that beeps has failed? i dont know if it's the same unit for the headlights on, not in park beebs
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #2 on: May 4th, 2006, 9:35pm » |
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Aye, I printed it out and sat in the car for half an hour trying every possible permutation I could think of.
Does it mean position '1' as printed on the switch. I.e. one click from the key out position? Or one click further in - i.e. when the dashboard lights up.
I think I tried both of those. No beep.
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #3 on: May 4th, 2006, 10:54pm » |
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On mine you put the key in (pos 0) and turn to pos I then back again. On the third turn to pos I leave it there and you should hear a chime. Press the 'lock' button on the remote (or is the 'unlock' button?) and it will chime again. Finally, turn key back to pos 0 and it will chime one last time. The remote is now programmed to the car.
Darren
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #4 on: May 4th, 2006, 10:56pm » |
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Will try again. Couldn't get a chime at all...
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #5 on: May 4th, 2006, 11:37pm » |
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Nah, still doesn't work. Did you use a Ford chipped key? Is it possible that a copy key won't give you the chime, i.e. won't let you code new remotes?
Perhaps Ford Dealer can sort it when they code new keys next week (if the thing will run).
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #6 on: May 5th, 2006, 8:35pm » |
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Mine is the early diesel Scorp so doesn't have PATS or coded keys. Just uses a remote to switch alarm on/off and do the central locking.
Darren
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #7 on: May 6th, 2006, 9:14am » |
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just done mine had to turn the key to possition 1 4 times took several atemps to get the chime
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #8 on: May 6th, 2006, 9:18am » |
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If the cars battary is low/broken, the alarm system shuts down.
This could cause the problem you are having.
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #9 on: May 6th, 2006, 4:30pm » |
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Nah, battery is fine, starts a treat every time.
Does anyone know if any key that will start the car will also allow this remote coding to take place?
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #10 on: May 6th, 2006, 6:06pm » |
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the wa i understand it it neeeds to be done with the red key. i am trying to track down the red key for mine as i only have one key.
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #11 on: May 6th, 2006, 6:12pm » |
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i did mine today after reading this topic
it chimed on the 4th time turning it on to (and leaving it there)
you have to turn the key quite quickly (i used the black key with the red dot)
then i pressed the unlock button and it chimed again
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #12 on: May 6th, 2006, 6:13pm » |
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That would certainly explain my troubles. Haven't got a red key...
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #13 on: May 7th, 2006, 7:57am » |
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It does not require a red key to programme the remote. Just a key programmed to the car with the red patch on it .
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #14 on: May 7th, 2006, 8:44am » |
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The (only) key I have is a non-Ford aftermarket one which has a chip inside and starts the car but hasn't got a red square on the end.
It's booked in with Ford to get new keys cut and coded this week, perhaps it will all work then. Perhaps I can also persuade them to do the remote at the same time without charging an extra £50...
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #15 on: May 7th, 2006, 9:51am » |
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Well if that is the case then the PATS is inoperable! but I suspect that someone has taped an key with the chip in it somewhere near the ingnition lock .... I would remove the cover on the steering wheel to check.... ALL the Scorpios had PATS and thereby require a PATS coded key to start it.
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #16 on: May 7th, 2006, 10:20am » |
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No, the key has a chip inside it (it unscrews and you can see the wee cylinder inside).
Also, I got a (non-chip) key cut from it, and that opens the doors but doesn't start the car (it fires then instantly dies).
So the PATS is all okay I think. Just can't provoke this bloody chime!
Will try again today...
Cheers!
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Just done this myself as my remote went pear shaped on Tuesday.
Took the remote apart and cleaned the contacts using some tape-Head cleaner as advised.
Put it carefully back together again with two brand new batteries Lithium CR2016.
Cleaning the remote is really easy, so don't be put off by doing it.
Went out to the car with my normal key (not the red master), turned the ignition to position 1 three times, and then on the 4th turn left it in this position. Chime sounded.
Pressed the UNLOCK button on the remote. Turned the ignition OFF again and waited for a chime. That's it......all done.
Batteries were £1.00 each (Sony) from my local Car Boot. BEWARE of big electrical retailers who want to charge you about £3.75-£4.75 EACH for batteries!!
Thanks again to this BRILLIANT site for yet more help from the Main Repair index.
 
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Re: Can't code remote
« Reply #18 on: May 7th, 2006, 7:08pm » |
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Does the chime happen when anything else happens? i.e. is it the same chime for leaving the headlights on with the ignition off and door open? Or leaving the gearbox in D?
Because I don't get any warning chimes in the car at all. Perhaps my 'chimer' is broken/disconnected?
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