Locked Out

[Maverick]

Hi Gang,
on Xmas eve I went out to try and get into my car (for a change it was on the drive), only to find that the remote key fob did not work. I opened the car, but could not get the alarm to stop. The car wond not sart (immobilizer in action) and I could not stop the alarm going off.

I got the second key fob, and yet this would still not stop the alarm or unlock the car. (Found you can lock the car without the key or central locking... it is amazing what you find if you read the manual) but did not manage start it.

Called my garage, they were finishing early, and have yet to return my call (yes, I know it is now Feb!).

In the end, I opened the bonnet, disconnected the battery, waited 30 seconds, reconnected, and it all worked OK. Has not reoccurred over the past few weeks, but I am still concerned taht this is yet another "unknown" fault.

Anyone else seen similar?

[hertsnminds]

I have had the key fob not work and had to use the key to unlock the car. When I tried my spare fob it seemed to work OK. So I then tried the original and it seemed to work.

The locking sequence did seem to go out of whack (had to push the unlock/lock more than once for it to work) until I had locked and unlocked the car a couple of times with the original key fob.

It seems as with most computers when they crash (for whatever reason) you just have to reset or reboot :D

Ian
Orange 03 Senso