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We bought a 1995 Honda Accord recently, but we are having problems with the remote locking. The system works, but you have to point the key at the car at close range for it to work. Any idea what’s wrong?...
I purchased my Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost in April 2012. Since then the battery has gone flat on three occasions. The first time was three weeks after purchase. The second, on 16 August 2012. The battery...
I have a strange problem with my 2008 Honda CR-V. The remote key has developed an intermittent problem and will not unlock the car. Sometimes it fails several times a day, while others it will go for weeks...
My father-in-law owns a 1998 Saab 9000 2-litre saloon. He has owned it from new and it has only done 30,000 miles. Over recent years the batteries in the keyfobs have consistently run out every six months...
My key fob for my Citroen Saxo has a perished remote button. Can I get a new one or can I purchase the casing and replace the inside of mine into the new one? How much would this cost?
There seems to be a problem with the locking system. Battery was bought new 10/09/12. Alternator belt 'went' and battery dead as a dodo 03/03/13. Alternator drive/serpentine belt replaced, power steering...
We have recently noticed that the main key for our 207 unlocks and locks the car very slowly, while the spare key works OK. I tried changing the battery in the main key, but this made little difference...
My colleague has just purchased an ex-demonstrator 2012 Volkswagen Passat estate and he has had problems with the windows opening when the vehicle is parked overnight or left unattended. Any ideas?
Just a recommendation for www.keyfobrepair.co.uk . They were able to fix my keyfob (central locking feature had broken) where Renault and a local specialist failed. Very courteous, helpful and ultra speedy...
My father has an Audi A4, which was made in 2001. Recently the electric windows have started opening by themselves. Have you any idea what is the possible cause?