Vauxhall Combo van (2002 - ) - 03 1.6 keyfob reprogramming

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Sun 7 Dec 2008 19:18
03 1.6 keyfob reprogramming - vwscotty
Hi, has anyone got any ideas on how to reprogram a vauxhall combo van key? I have just changed the battery & the little red LED lights up when both buttons are pressed but it wont lock or unlock using the fob! I have tried the ignition on press buttons route to no avail!! any ideas would be much appreciated
Many thanks Scott

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 07/12/2008 at 19:22

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Sun 7 Dec 2008 19:24
03 1.6 keyfob reprogramming - Dynamic Dave
I have tried the ignition on press buttons route to no avail!!


That is the correct way. How long did you leave it between turning on the ignition and pressing the buttons? IIRC, you have to do it within 30 seconds.

Another thought, was it working prior to changing the battery?

EDIT: just remembered, I have a link for the correct procedure.

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 07/12/2008 at 19:25

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Sun 7 Dec 2008 19:44
03 1.6 keyfob reprogramming - vwscotty
Thanks for the reply Dave, Yes was working fine before i changed the battery and yes tried the buttons as soon as i put ignition on.
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Mon 8 Dec 2008 00:21
03 1.6 keyfob reprogramming - Dynamic Dave
You could try disconnecting and reconnecting the car battery (make sure you have the stereo code first) and then trying the resync procedure again. If you've not got the code, locate the central locking fuse, and pull / replace that instead.

I take it the central locking still works with the keylock?

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 08/12/2008 at 00:21

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