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(Message started by: fsu2.912v96 on Mar 22^nd, 2008, 2:10pm)

Title: FOB - Remote control trouble-shooting
Post by fsu2.912v96 on Mar 22^nd, 2008, 2:10pm

I have read and followed the remote trouble-shooting guide.

I get all the confirmation beeps and managed to reprogram the remote but it will only open. It does not lock the car or open the boot.

I have cleaned the contacts inside, but no luck either.

I think it comes down to a faulty fob. What do you guys think?

Title: Re: FOB - Remote control trouble-shooting
Post by scorpio_man on Mar 22^nd, 2008, 4:31pm

hi there

yes, sounds like it. normally the conductor wears off the back of the rubber buttons.

have you seen http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/remote_repair.htm ?

hth

Title: Re: FOB - Remote control trouble-shooting
Post by fsu2.912v96 on Mar 23^rd, 2008, 8:39am

HI scorpio_man,

Thanks for your reply.

I did read the repair page (that's how I got to re-program it).

What I didn't try yet is the electrically conductive coating because I could not find where to buy it...

Title: Re: FOB - Remote control trouble-shooting
Post by scorpio_man on Mar 23^rd, 2008, 8:43am

hi there

you could also try some very small bits of tin foil. you need to watch either way, that the repair doesn't work lose and shorts the remote battery out.

imo, the your best option is a new (s/hand) remote from ebay.

hth

Title: Re: FOB - Remote control trouble-shooting
Post by fsu2.912v96 on Mar 23^rd, 2008, 11:09am

That's a great idea!

I have cut small squares of kitchen foil, put a tinny amount of general-purpose glue on them and glue them onto the contacts. Works great!

Let's see how long it lasts... if not, second hand it is.

Thanks a lot!

Title: Re: FOB - Remote control trouble-shooting
Post by savvy on Mar 23^rd, 2008, 1:29pm

I did this recently to my remote and it's worked quite well. Don't quite get a good distance on it though and that's with new batteries.

BTW - was total closure and opening only an option on some cars? Doesn't appear to work on mine :(

Title: Re: FOB - Remote control trouble-shooting
Post by scorpio_man on Mar 23^rd, 2008, 2:22pm

hi there

gobal closing is only by the key.

there was a kit made by a former member to use the remote, but it's not available anymore.

hth

Title: Re: FOB - Remote control trouble-shooting
Post by savvy on Mar 23^rd, 2008, 4:05pm

ah thanks, i'll give it a go now.... (i love new toys!)

Title: Re: FOB - Remote control trouble-shooting
Post by davem on Mar 25^th, 2008, 9:57pm

Actually...regard key-fob programming...there seems to be one or two different methods, depending on the vehicle. I understand the "handbook method" maybe incorrect, but for my scorp.....all I have to do is...

1. Insert ignition key
2. Turn to position 1
3. Press unlock on the key-fob.

Ping!! that's it....job done
Is this different for others?

Title: Re: FOB - Remote control trouble-shooting
Post by harry.m1byt on Mar 27^th, 2008, 7:47pm

From memory mine requires (rapid) three on two off to position I, which then produces a bong. Then more bongs as I press unlock on each remote.

Title: Re: FOB - Remote control trouble-shooting
Post by davem on Mar 28^th, 2008, 12:07pm

Harry...that's exactly the same as my wife's Focus. You sure you have a Scopio? ;D

Title: Re: FOB - Remote control trouble-shooting
Post by Snoopy on Mar 28^th, 2008, 1:39pm

As previously stated on MANY occassions the method in the handbook seems to work for some early versions of the Scorpio.. BOTH methods worked for me on mine ...
ALthough the key method as described on the Web site is the ONLY way to programme more than one key .

Title: Re: FOB - Remote control trouble-shooting
Post by strebor on Apr 7^th, 2008, 5:08pm

why don't get any beeps at all when trying to re-program?

Title: Re: FOB - Remote control trouble-shooting
Post by stevie on Apr 7^th, 2008, 10:05pm

if you dont get any beeps it means the remote is shot mine was the same would not beep with the old remote but got a new one (second hand ) from e bay and all the beeps were there i tried all the usual repairs tin foil conductive paint nothing worked so i got a new one for £20 from e bay all is well now

Title: Re: FOB - Remote control trouble-shooting
Post by strebor on Apr 8^th, 2008, 5:25pm

thanks steve but how does the car know the remote is shot