Key fob issue

[kimi1984]

Hi all,
I've got a 2005 Multipla. Over the weekend the key fob started to go a bit non responsive activating and deactivating the alarm and central locking. I replaced the battery in the key and now it doesn't work at all. Also the alarm is active so if I open the door with the key the alarm goes off! Any ideas guys? :what:

Forgot to say the red LED no longer lights up.

 

[kimi1984]

UPDATE. Just opened the key and took the circuit board out and it look as if the button has collapsed as it has no natural spring. :thumbdown:

I have a spare key that works perfectly, but is not paired up to the alarm / central locking system. I take it from reading other posts it's a fiat job only?

 

[varesecrazy]

I have a spare key that works perfectly, but is not paired up to the alarm / central locking system. I take it from reading other posts it's a fiat job only?

a decent auto locksmith should be able to do it,
assuming you've got the CODE

normally costs £80 / £100 for a cut and code,
so just plugging in for 10 mins should be quite reasonable,

Charlie

 

[kimi1984]

No, I don't have the CODE card, never came with the car.

 

[varesecrazy]

you'll need the code..,

shop around - FIAT dealers have their own charges £15 to £35 apparently,

try Sturgesss 1st, as they give a FF discount,

Charlie

 

[varesecrazy]

No, I don't have the CODE card, never came with the car.

personally - if you're paying someone to reset it,
I would get a 2nd good used key from UK ebay,
then you've got 2 (3?) chances of getting a result for your £40 plug-in fee,


the CODE from FIAT could take a couple of days..,


IF you're stuck at the roadside.., call AA / RAC for assistance ; - ),
Charlie

 

[kimi1984]

Managed to get the car successfully unlocked, so now have a usable car ( the joy of having a dad who is a sparky)
Bizarrely though, my spare key that wouldn't open the car managed to lock it. :s