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(Message started by: nodge on Apr 30^th, 2005, 12:51pm)

Title: Probs after battery change
Post by nodge on Apr 30^th, 2005, 12:51pm

Just fitted a new car battery. Re-coded the radio and the car started first time. Job done I thought. Went to lock the car with the remote and nothing. Locked the car with the key and tried to unlock with the remote but still nothing. The manual says to reprogram the remote turn ignition to position I and then press "Unlock" on the key fob. You will hear a chime to confirm its worked. I tried this but as soon as I turned the key to position I I got a chime before I pressed anything. I pressed unlock but no chime. Checked that the car still started ok which it did but when I turned the ignition off I got another chime. Tried another couple of times to reprogram the remote but still the same. Went for a short drive to take the old battery down the tip and on the way I noticed that the drivers window one push close had stopped working. I only tried it the other day so I know it was working before. When I got back I tired the remote one last time and blow me it worked this time. Tried the one push close for the window but that still isn't working.

I suspect that the electronics have got a bit confued and that I need to do some sort of reset but not sure what. Any suggestions?

Nodge

Title: Re: Probs after battery change
Post by Snoopy on Apr 30^th, 2005, 1:52pm

Right
1. To programme the window "one shot" you need to hold the window button in the up position for about 3secs and the same for down that should sort that one out.

2. the remote if it fails again, try the method as described on the main site http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/remote.htm

Title: Re: Probs after battery change
Post by nodge on Apr 30^th, 2005, 7:37pm

Many thanks Snoopy,

One press close is now working. It must have taken about 10 attempts though. I tried pressing the button for 3 secs, 6 secs, 10 secs, 20 secs. Tried with the engine running, tried with the ignition off. In the end I'm not sure what I did that actually worked. Just the usual Scorpio electrickery I suppose.

Thanks,
Nodge

Title: Re: Probs after battery change
Post by mr._floppy on Apr 30^th, 2005, 9:24pm

Without trolling through the site, I'm pretty sure there's a way ( or device ) to retain a power source to the car's vitals via the Fag lighter when the battery is disconnected, thus avoiding unpleasant beastliness when the car starts playing Silly B*****s after the new battery start up.

Title: Re: Probs after battery change
Post by mr._floppy on Apr 30^th, 2005, 9:27pm

Hey!, since when has the good old British name for a cigarette that rhymes with Bag been a swear word ?

I'm convinced this site is run by Americans >:(

Title: Re: Probs after battery change
Post by Snoopy on May 1^st, 2005, 7:32am

It is
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Probs after battery change
Post by sad_eyes on May 3^rd, 2005, 12:46pm

When changing the battery on my 98 Cosworth I used a power saver plugged into the cig lighter.No re-programming or running problems.However the battery must have some power left in it for this to work.
Power Saver cost £16.99 it's one that plugs into the Mains,so there's no rush to put the new battery on.
Best Wishes
Dave