door remote not working

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memine
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Re: door remote not working

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ok the latest news i read live data it says two keys coded which is right one solid key one remote i bought for car then it says one remote coded which is not right as i have never had a working remote so i presume this is probably the last owners key? as the car was a repo i only got a single solid key with car when i press buttons on remote it shows no signal as it wont as i cant resync it to car or any remote ? am i right in thinking i need to remove this original remote? and if so how also i dont think this car has a factory fitted alarm as digibox reports no alarm fitted nor can i see one ,Any more help chaps
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GiveMeABreak
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Re: door remote not working

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When you pair keys using Diagbox / Lexia, you must pair ALL the keys that will be used, including any spare keys at the same time in the same session. Any keys not programmed in that session will be locked out.

I can't understand what you're saying above as it's all a bit confusing, so apologies, but if you have a key-only without remote and that is working and it's listing another (the remote fob), then it is likely that the remote fob will only start the car and unlock the doors using the key.

If none of the remote functions work on the fob, then it is likely an aftermarket replacement that has the incorrect electronics and frequency used by your car. This is common as people can order the incorrect fobs - they must match the frequency of the vehicle, otherwise only the locking with the key will work and you won't get any remote functions.

This is what I think has happened.

You don't delete keys from the list, but when you start another programming session, as I said, any keys not re-paired to the BSI will be locked out automatically.

So if you are wanting a remote fob, either order the correct one from your dealer or ensure you get the correct type for your vehicle from wherever you decide to get one from - but I'd suggest you get one from a UK reseller and leave the cheap Chinese ones alone.
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memine
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Re: door remote not working

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thanks for that and correct what you say, i fully understand and im only guessing at the remote as i have no means of finding the frequency i have looked through diagbox but there is nothing suggesting what frequency i need so it looks as though im going to bite the bullet and go to the dealers but i do appreciate everyone help ,Thankyou
memine
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Re: door remote not working

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still not got anywere with this i find it strange it also has no alarm yet this car is the air dream model ?
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Re: door remote not working

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Still reckon this one will be FSK, i know you have tried an FSK one but you would really need a frequency tester to confirm that the one you bought is in fact FSK. Im not aware of any way to tell visually by looking at the circuit board.

Did you manage to get Diagbox working? You really need to check if the car is 'seeing' the remote
memine
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Re: door remote not working

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update ..... i never repaired this problem
memine
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Re: door remote not working

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sorry guys i have been poorly ,so update i bought a coms unit from flebay with exact same number but still the same i have digibow working and it says no comunication with RF unit so both comm 2000 units said the same no comunication ,another thing digibox reports my alarm unit is missing were this should be located i have no idea so there we have it still cant remote lock/unlock car just to clear a few things it all works with the drivers door lock locks/unlocks flashers flash the door lock button on dash works the only key i have ever had is just a solid key with built in imob chip