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(Message started by: jumpyjazz on Jun 10^th, 2005, 2:39pm)

Title: HELLLLLLP
Post by jumpyjazz on Jun 10^th, 2005, 2:39pm

???Hi there I am a new member and bought my ford Scopio Ultima a little while ago The guy i bought it off had kept it on his drive unmoved for about 6 months and we had to break into it as the fob was dead managed to get in but recently the fob has stopped working i have no red key and the only key i have does not work the door locks as they are siezed my fob stopped working again today. And will have to break in really worried incase this happens when i am out and about. You may be thinking i am daft for buying it in the first place but i am "female and blonde" and loved the car any help out there Thanks

Title: Re: HELLLLLLP
Post by Dave on Jun 10^th, 2005, 3:37pm

Hi,

does the key work in the boot? Have you tried holding the remote very close to the car door/window? Have you tried both doors? Past that you will have to get in as before as far as I am aware.

When we got our Scorpio the remote didn't work, none of the locks apart from the ignition worked and the only way we could get into the car was with the fob for an aftermarket alarm that didn't work particularly well (and flattened the battery in 10 days!)

The best thing to do is get a new lockset if possible. This includes both front door locks, ignition and boot lock. Cost from ford is about £70. They wanted £450 to fit it but it took me a few hours and that was without circlip pliers (v useful!!).

Does the key turn in the lock but just not open it? Maybe take your existing key to your local locksmith and have them cut a new one. If the old key is very worn it will not open the lock.

If the locks are seized and the key won't turn at all try plenty of WD40 as well as maybe a new key. Bear in mind any new key would need coding before it would start the car, or just continue using your existing one for the ignition.

Good luck.

Title: Re: HELLLLLLP
Post by Snoopy on Jun 10^th, 2005, 7:35pm

Do you have technical know how?

If so I can send you details of how to get into the car with out a key but it does need some technical know how .....

Post back and I will email the details to you.

Title: Re: HELLLLLLP
Post by Simmo on Jun 10^th, 2005, 8:27pm

Your profile does not indicate where you are located. That knowledge may mean that there is someone local to you who could offer some help and maybe the expertise to identify the problem and provide a solution.

Title: Re: HELLLLLLP
Post by jumpyjazz on Jun 11^th, 2005, 7:24am

Hi there snoopy my husband is a mechanic and managed to break into the car again last night we have ordered a new boot lock and a seperate key to go with it so if i am out and about and this happens i can climb in through the boot. We live near Whitley Bay. Thanks for all your help.

Title: Re: HELLLLLLP
Post by Snoopy on Jun 11^th, 2005, 7:37am

Have sent you an email
Sorry you caused the damage!