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(Message started by: johnboy on Sep 15^th, 2004, 7:10pm)

Title: Remote
Post by johnboy on Sep 15^th, 2004, 7:10pm

Hi Guys I am a newbie I have a 98 scorpio ghia x 2.3
it has only 85000 on the clock. I have had it exactly a year last month. I love it to death. My problem is the remote I have changed the batteries once with no problems. The second time it stopped working altogether. I have tried reprogramming it as suggested on this site but it still wont work.

My question is can I buy a new one if it is beyond repair.
I live in doncaster

Title: Re: Remote
Post by john.n on Sep 15^th, 2004, 7:35pm

New ones are available at around £60-80. I would try cleaning it as advised here and fitting a new battery- 2032. john.n :)

Title: Re: Remote
Post by Richard on Sep 16^th, 2004, 2:20am

Hello and Welcome.
Firstly your remote not working is nothing to do with you living in Doncaster :D,Take it apart and clean the gold contact with a normal everyday eraser, do the same with the rubber contacts that touch these,If you have a multimeter test the voltage on the batteries to check they are ok,If not put it back together and try to programme it again.
If this don't work try new batteries,
I did the eraser trick to my Fathers remote about two months back and it still works fine with everyday use.