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(Message started by: robsa on Dec 10^th, 2004, 6:46pm)

Title: HELP! Changing batteries in the remote keyfob
Post by robsa on Dec 10^th, 2004, 6:46pm

Hi Guys

I just replaced the batteries in my Scorpios alarm/immobiliser keyfob and now it doesnt work at all. I put the old batteries in it and it still didn't work. Do I need to do something to it before it will work? Can anyone help?! The guy at Evans Halshaw didn't say anything to me when he handed the batteries over...

Robsa

Title: Re: Changing batteries in the remote keyfob
Post by robsa on Dec 10^th, 2004, 6:53pm

just found the solution on the site! I was so intent on searching the forums for the answer I forgot to look elsewhere on the site!

Durrr... :P

Title: Re: Changing batteries in the remote keyfob
Post by robsa on Dec 10^th, 2004, 7:38pm

Okay.... changed my mind now! I have just tried the instructions in programming the remote and they did not even slightly work!
I put the key in the ignition and turn it to position '1'. The radio comes on. I turn it off again. I do this four more times then, on the fifth time leave it in position '1'.

Listen for a beep - NO BEEP.

Okay, try again with 5 on/off and leave it in poistion '1' on the 6th turn. NO BEEP.
Try it with 3 and leave it in position '1' on the fourth turn. NO BEEP.

I then proceeded to try the same method turning it from position 1 to position 2 (where all the dash warning lights come on) using 3, 4 and 5 turns. NO BEEP.

AM I being thick and missing something here guys, or is somthing missing from the instructions?

HEEEEELP!

Robsa :'(

Title: Re: HELP! Changing batteries in the remote keyfob
Post by waders on Dec 10^th, 2004, 7:52pm

Hi Robsa,

four times to pos 1 mate!! leave in pos 1 on forth swiching.

8) ;D 8) ;D 8) ;D

Waders.

Title: Re: HELP! Changing batteries in the remote keyfob
Post by robsa on Dec 10^th, 2004, 8:24pm

*much fiddling and muttering later*

Aha! SUCCESS! thanks! I was doing it too slowly - waiting for the stereo display to light up before turning it off. You have to do it pretty quickly and then wait for the fob to beep when the car beeps for the first time. Excellent.

No idea what that advice in the manual is all about... complete nonsense!

Robsa

Title: Re: HELP! Changing batteries in the remote keyfob
Post by Simmo on Dec 10^th, 2004, 8:42pm

Robsa, I think you'll find that the handbook 'system'does work for some models but as usual there is a variation on later models which, suprise suprise, these wiz kids have sussed out and as you have discovered they are right!!!. Simmo

Title: Re: HELP! Changing batteries in the remote keyfob
Post by mr._floppy on Dec 11^th, 2004, 5:37pm

I just need to put the key to position 1 ( once ) and press the Lock button on the remote ( once ) and the system gives me one recognition chime.