Will not unlock from fob? But locks OK?

panda · Post by **panda** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 1:42 pm

Just finished washing my polo, went to unlock it by pressing the button on the fob, it would not unlock

So unlocked it from the drivers door lock, it set the alarm off when I opened the door and got in (little red light still flashing)
So I really need your help please.
thanks,

Paul.

AKs_SlickPolo · Post by **AKs_SlickPolo** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:22 pm

Try and dry the door hinges and boot lock mechanism with a hairdryer, water may have just caught into them and its just playing up.

I wouldn't think it could be much else really.

To temporarily disable to alarm, unlock with the key and then start the car.

dino · Post by **dino** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 3:12 pm

As per msn - the key needs re-programming.

panda · Post by **panda** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 3:54 pm

both wrong, took it to VW dealer, he explained that it is another "safety" feature. when the battery in the fob gets low, it will only lock the car to save power. Â£3 for a new battery at the dealers (didnt wanna risk breaking a Â£300 key!) and I was away.
thanks for the suggestions people.

dino · Post by **dino** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:31 pm

hmmm thats a new one for me. Good job it's sorted now anyway

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:41 pm

now we all know

i experienced this a few times though: when lock on the remote is pressed, the indicators did not flash but did flash when i unlocked it afterwards.

anyone else had that before?

dino · Post by **dino** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:43 pm

I've had that where the indicators don't flash on lock - means one of the doors/boot/bonnet is not shut properly.