Programming remote fob on 93 Xantia

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Programming remote fob on 93 Xantia

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Hi all,

I would like to get the remote locking working again on my 1993 xantia 1.9td.

I've seen a S1 remote fob on ebay, would it be possible to programme this into my car?

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Post by Homer »

I believe the Xantia IR remote can be programmed to the car, unlike the BX one which needed to be a match.

The RF remote certainly can.
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Post by RichardW »

Mk1 IR fob easy - you do need 2 keys though (or 3 if you want more than one remote!). Turn the ignition to 1st position, then hold the key near the remote receiver (the dome above the rear view mirror), and press the lock button a few times. Repeat quickly with an 2nd key if you want. It should now lock / unlock the car.

MK2 RF fobs a bit more tricky - you need a Lexia, and the code card, and then even when you've got the remote coded you need to deal with the immobiliser chip - which we haven't really got to the bottom of whether you can programme 2nd hand Xantia fobs or not (you can't re-do later, eg C5, ones).
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Post by colski »

Just an update, I recieved a secondhand remote fob today for my 1993 xantia, but its not programming into the car.

I followed the instructions by RichardW but it won't work. Tried it a few times but no luck.

Anyone got any ideas what might be wrong?

The remote fob is a infra red one and a red light flashes when you press the button (so the batteries are working!)

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Post by myglaren »

Look at the business end through a digital camera (not SLR) and get someone to push the buttons, you should see the IR LED flash in the camera's screen.

Sometimes there can be breaks in the tracks on the circuit board, in the soldered contacts for the buttons and the IR LED.
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myglaren wrote:Look at the business end through a digital camera (not SLR) and get someone to push the buttons, you should see the IR LED flash in the camera's screen.

Sometimes there can be breaks in the tracks on the circuit board, in the soldered contacts for the buttons and the IR LED.

Thanks, just tried what you suggested and I could see it light up so does that mean it's working ok?
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Yep, appears to be working as it should.
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Given it a few more attemps but still no joy, so I guess it's just not going to work :(
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Post by admiral51 »

Hi colski

I have a spare roof receiver if you are interested that comes complete with a programmed plip internal.
PM me if you are interested :) :)

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Post by RichardW »

You have to leave the ignition on, there's some deabte about needing the door closed, and some debate about which key position you need to have it in, then turn the ignition off before you try to lock the car. Is it a 2 button fob? Perhaps try the other button - or both. Try a few more combos before you give up!
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Post by colski »

Just had another go and it's still not working.

I've tried ignition on 1 and 2, door open and door closed, pressing both buttons, holding down button for 20 secs etc etc.....

Looks like i'll be using the old key in the lock for now.....
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