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07-18-2007, 10:58 PM
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Hi there guys..
I have a strange problem with my key(s). For example when i want to lock/unlock the car, it worx only til 2-3 meters distance.. After that distance, its as good as papier weight! Sometimes i have to come like on few cm to my car so that it unlocks the door! First i tought that the battery in my key is dead and tryed with a second one that i have! Guess what!? Yup, the same problem is still killing me! Does anyone have this same issue, or had expiriance with this?
Thnx in advance
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1 meter = 39.37 inch
I have a strange problem with my key(s). For example when i want to lock/unlock the car, it worx only til 2-3 meters distance.. After that distance, its as good as papier weight! Sometimes i have to come like on few cm to my car so that it unlocks the door! First i tought that the battery in my key is dead and tryed with a second one that i have! Guess what!? Yup, the same problem is still killing me! Does anyone have this same issue, or had expiriance with this?
Thnx in advance
PS: For US adn UK memmbers:
1 meter = 39.37 inch
07-19-2007, 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Sasha_Vienna' post='449629' date='Jul 19 2007, 07:58 AM
Hi there guys..
I have a strange problem with my key(s). For example when i want to lock/unlock the car, it worx only til 2-3 meters distance.. After that distance, its as good as papier weight! Sometimes i have to come like on few cm to my car so that it unlocks the door! First i tought that the battery in my key is dead and tryed with a second one that i have! Guess what!? Yup, the same problem is still killing me! Does anyone have this same issue, or had expiriance with this?
Thnx in advance
PS: For US adn UK memmbers:
1 meter = 39.37 inch
I have a strange problem with my key(s). For example when i want to lock/unlock the car, it worx only til 2-3 meters distance.. After that distance, its as good as papier weight! Sometimes i have to come like on few cm to my car so that it unlocks the door! First i tought that the battery in my key is dead and tryed with a second one that i have! Guess what!? Yup, the same problem is still killing me! Does anyone have this same issue, or had expiriance with this?
Thnx in advance
PS: For US adn UK memmbers:
1 meter = 39.37 inch
After that it worked fine from a distance. Try holding the key against your head, that quite often helps with the range for some reason (not sure what it will do to your brain though!
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07-19-2007, 02:43 AM
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I think unfoprtunatly the problem lies with the cars control unit itself, youll have to get it brought into a dealer and get them to plug it in. Annoying yes! but the only way. You have ruled out the keys. so only one way to go now.
07-19-2007, 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Sasha_Vienna' post='449629' date='Jul 19 2007, 07:58 AM
Does anyone have this same issue, or had expiriance with this?
Having it fixed at the end of the month.
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Thnx once again!
07-19-2007, 07:56 PM
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Here's a random thought... if you have the old style metal key, plug it into the door and lock and unlock it a few times... see if it helps...
07-21-2007, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='450016' date='Jul 19 2007, 11:56 PM
Here's a random thought... if you have the old style metal key, plug it into the door and lock and unlock it a few times... see if it helps...
Amazingly enough, this seems to work for me!
Anyone know why?
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