Hi all,

Firstly forgive me if this topic has been covered

We've just returned from holiday and our Mk2 W reg Sporting had a flat battery so while trying to start all the lights on the dash died and the clock re-set. I got some JumpLeads and the car started first time. The problem we have now is the remote locking won't work. I replaced the battery just in case but still no joy. Is there something I need to re-set ? Any help appreciated.

Many thanks

Does the central locking with the key work?

Yes, works ok with the key.

It is likely that the memory has been cleared. You may need to get it reprogrammed and it may tell you how to do it with the key fob in the manual

Many thanks for that Joe but I looked at the manual last night and it doesn't give any instructions for key programming apart from take to dealer to re-program the imob chip to ECU which still works ok as the engine starts and runs ok.

First get the remote checked for a output signal,all garages should have a remote tester which takes 3 seconds to test.This will eliminate the fob being at fault.Next check the remote fuse,if thats ok disconnect battery for 10minutes incase of body computer software 'glitch'
Let us know how you get on.

The battery did the trick. Sincere thanks