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(Message started by: downham on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 10:00am)

Title: help
Post by downham on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 10:00am

i 'm new to this board and i need help.
problem is
someone tried to break in to the car and broke both door locks. cannot get threw the car doors, but can get in threw the boot try to re-program the fob has new betterries fitted. this doesnt seem to work, is this because the doors are still locked. or should it work anyway. dont have red key, any advise

Title: Re: help
Post by Spannerdemon on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 10:09am

It's almost certain that this is because the PATS system has not been disarmed because the doors have not been opened with the correct key (obviously in your case because some filthy scumbag has broken them. >:( B*stard!!

I think you're off to FORD unfortunately.

This highlights yet again the necessity of having a RED key, programmed to the car, and kept in a safe place at home. Without it, as in this case, when something happens, you are stuffed. :o

Maybe one of our Senior Members knows a way round it?

Hope you manage to get it sorted out. Personally I'd tie these thieving vermin up with razor wire, and then set fire to the fockers. >:(

Title: Re: help
Post by downham on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 10:20am

let,s hope someone can help.
dont wont to go to ford.
insurance will do it but at a cost of £350.
they say car needs to be toed away and then the locks changed.
if i can get the doors open then i can re-prog the fob and get the work done for £100

Title: Re: help
Post by Highlander on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 11:02am

You could try and drill out a door lock until you can open it.

Title: Re: help
Post by scorpio_man on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 11:15am

hi there

your car is doubled locked.

using the private message function, send me your reg number, vin number and details of the model, colour, etc.
after i've checked them, i'll send you details that will help.

regards
forum admin.

Title: Re: help
Post by downham on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 11:49am

yes the fob did work, but had to change the bats.
live in bradford, bd10

Title: Re: help
Post by Highlander on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 12:43pm

Would the remote still program ok when the car is still "locked"?

Title: Re: help
Post by scorpio_man on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 2:08pm

hi there

you're right stuart. you can't program the remote with the doors locked. it sounds the alarm horn. maybe if you disconnected the alarm horn? :-/

anyway i'll remove part of my last post as it's not quite accurate enough.

only way round this is the pm way, as far as i can see.

hth

Title: Re: help
Post by Spannerdemon on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 2:39pm

Well done guys for trying to help him out. I'm going to double lock my red key away today, where only I can find it.

It just shows the hassle you can have when something like this happens. ;)

Title: Re: help
Post by downham on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 2:49pm

hi scorpio man, sent you email. had to send it by msn to your add
thanks for any help

Title: Re: help
Post by scorpio_man on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 2:53pm

hi there

i'll check out the details and get back to you later tonight (i'm not at my pc just now).

hth

Title: Re: help
Post by downham on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 2:53pm

Title: Re: help
Post by scorpio_man on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 7:35pm

hi there

haven't recveived your mail yet. ???

i need this info before i can help you.

cheers.

Title: Re: help
Post by downham on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 10:11pm

have sent you a instant message.
hope you get this one

Title: Re: help
Post by scorpio_man on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 11:16pm

hi there

please check your messages.

good luck.

Title: Re: help
Post by downham on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 11:41pm

thanks mate, will have a go

Title: Re: help
Post by downham on Mar 5^th, 2007, 1:46pm

big thanks scorpio man it worked. all i have to do now is get some new door locks and im back on the road. ;D
key fob works aswell ;D
so THANK YOU