Hi everyone, I unlocked my car this morning no problem, but half an hour later and I can't lock/unlock the car with the remote. The LED just flashes once quickly when I press the button. I replaced the battery with a brand new one but still the same thing, the LED just flashes once quickly when I press a button.

Anybody know what I can do?

Thanks alot everybody

Just an update, read through the forum that disconnecting the battery may cure it, so just disconnected and now waiting around 30mins to reconnect, hope this sorts it.

This happened to me before, I just held the button down and it seemed to reset it self

which button did you hold down do you remember? I have just connected the battery back up but still nothing, have disconnected it again just incase I didn't leave it long enough. How long does you led light up for when you press it, mine only does a quick flash (cant remember what it used to do though)

I don't remember. Try holding down the lock button when you're in the car.

OK mate will do cheers, does yours quickly flash or is it a longish flash?

It just flashes once quickly

That hasn't worked mate, also since I have disconnected the battery I have to manually turn off the cd player when I turn the car off :S

That's just a setting on your menu button that will reset.

Try this from another post -

try re-registering the remote (put one key in the ignition and turn it to the ‘on’ position <to power everything on.. do not start the car> then click the unlock button on the other key <also try the lock button – i can never remember which one it is> if the locks click all is well

nope still nothing mate, thanks for all your help by the way. really appreciate it.

Also the car does start fine with they key so does this mean it doesn't need re-programming?

update things I have tried so far:

Disconnected the battery for 30minutes- nothing

Held down the buttons - nothing

Changed the battery - nothing

put one key in ignition and pressed button - nothing

The red led on the key fob flashes when I press it, I can lock and unlock the car manually fine, start the engine fine. Its just the locking and unlocking using the buttons on the fob that isn't working. Any help pleaseeeeee :worship: ..... Also I have the key code if thats any good.

I'm all out of ideas, maybe someone will be along after work to help. If you've got the key code though then it might be worth ringing a couple of key places to get prices to reset them.

Cheers for your help anyway mate, will hang on and see if anyone has any ideas tonight, if not then will contact the fiat place who always does my card so shouldn't be massively expensive (I hope)

any ideas yet anyone?

cheers.

I can't help you mate but i'm in the exact same position. One minute the remote was working, the next, its stopped! I sent my key off because i thought maybe it wasn't transmitting a signal but the report came back that the remote was fine and the problem was with the car. I've tried exactly what you've done but to no avail. Its been like this for a good few months now but i just haven't got the cash to get it fixed at fiat because i know it won't be cheap. On a side note, where did u get your key code or did you already get it with the car?

:yeahthat: I am in exactly the same position, Fiat dealer said that the problem is with the receiver not the key but quoted a horrendous amount to fix... Very annoying as I have never had the luxury of remote locking, the previous owner just told me the key needed a new battery (BS). I dont have a spare either

I already had they key code mate, was in with my service book etc. A friend of mine who is a fiat tech said the car may have lost the code so he will bring home something either tonight or tomorrow to make the car re-read the code or something. Not quite sure what it means but he said he would fix it for nout even if it means taking the car in :worship:

My fob light only flashes once quickly too with no problems. :slayer:

wilson999888 said:

I already had they key code mate, was in with my service book etc. A friend of mine who is a fiat tech said the car may have lost the code so he will bring home something either tonight or tomorrow to make the car re-read the code or something. Not quite sure what it means but he said he would fix it for nout even if it means taking the car in :worship:

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Mate, i need a mate like yours!!! If it works, i really want to get mine done too as its annoying always having to open the doors with the key. Also, my key doesnt fit the boot so i always have to unlock the whole car before i can open the boot.

If your mate gets it to work, i'll pay him to do mine too please. Any discount would be much appreciated!