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(Message started by: Ultima_Alan on May 27^th, 2005, 8:27pm)

Title: The key fob??
Post by Ultima_Alan on May 27^th, 2005, 8:27pm

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

Title: Re: The key fob??
Post by Danny_R on May 27^th, 2005, 11:12pm

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

Title: Re: The key fob??
Post by Simmo on May 28^th, 2005, 6:41am

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

Title: Re: The key fob??
Post by craig on May 28^th, 2005, 7:44am

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..

Title: Re: The key fob??
Post by Ultima_Alan on May 28^th, 2005, 8:06am

Cheers guys,

I will cover all areas today and let you know the outcome .

Alan

Title: Re: The key fob??
Post by dart on May 28^th, 2005, 10:43pm

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

Title: Re: The key fob??
Post by Ultima_Alan on Jun 12^th, 2005, 9:31am

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 ?

Cheers
Alan

Title: Re: The key fob??
Post by meatman on Jun 12^th, 2005, 10:55am

stupid question
but are the batteries the right way round

Title: Re: The key fob??
Post by Ultima_Alan on Jun 12^th, 2005, 8:48pm

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 ???

Title: Re: The key fob??
Post by jasesapphy on Jun 12^th, 2005, 10:36pm

£89.50

Title: Re: The key fob??
Post by craig on Jun 13^th, 2005, 6:37am

alan..
£60.00 for a brand new one sounds very good to me,USED one's on e-bay can sometimes surpass that.. :o :o

Title: Re: The key fob??
Post by Ultima_Alan on Jun 13^th, 2005, 10:51am

Cheers guys

I think its a done deal then.

Alan

Title: Re:2 key fobs
Post by music_master on Jul 4^th, 2005, 11:50am

is it possible to have a 2nd key fob programmed to my scorp estate ;D

Title: Re: The key fob??
Post by janspeed on Jul 4^th, 2005, 12:48pm

:)
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

Title: Re: The key fob??
Post by music_master on Jul 4^th, 2005, 3:42pm

ok im gonna give it another try ill let you know how i get on ok ;D

Title: Re: The key fob??
Post by music_master on Jul 4^th, 2005, 10:25pm

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

Title: Re: The key fob??
Post by Snoopy on Jul 5^th, 2005, 7:53am

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