Meta key fob

[rinker]

Hi all,
I have a 98 chim, and the key fob was not locking the doors every time i pressed it (only sometimes). I took the batteries out of the key fob and left for a few days until i bought new batteries, now new batteries are fitted the key fob is not working at all, is there something i have missed while putting new batteries in?? Its a META key fob with single button.

[slideways]

try it with the outer casing removed mine had a worn rubber button
Rich

[rinker]

Hi Rich,
I tried that mate, still no good.

[slideways]

you may have a dry joint,if you have a soldering iron you could try heating the solder on all the conections that may work??
Rich

[T_Pot]

i would guess it needs reprogramming now after being left for a few days with no battery mate

[rinker]

How do you reprogram???

[Red V8]

You need the other keyfob to program it in... do you have the other fob?

If not then give Carl a ring http://www.tvruk.tv/

Edited by Red V8 on Monday 2nd June 08:49

[BryanWilton]

Have you tried the spare fob (if you have it)?

Do the lights flash when you press the fob?
If they do flash then the alarm would appear to be working & it could be the central locking relay...

[rinker]

I have both Key fobs, but i took battery's out of both key fobs and left for a few days

[rinker]

And there are no lights on the key fob, central locking is working fine from the button inside the car on the door opener.

[BryanWilton]

I meant do the car lights flash when you press the fob to indicate the alarm is setting & unsetting?

[rinker]

No Lights flashing at all,
nothing happens

[BryanWilton]

Sounds like an Alarm problem then
I would recommend you contact Carl Baker, Meta Alarm Expert for advice - 07720 723 407

[steve-V8s]

If you can find someone with a 433mhz receiver ( scanner) you can check that it is transmitting when you press the button.

[NickC]

Rinker, I have the same problem, changed the batteries in both fob's and now cant lock the car. If you find out how to reslove the problem it would be much appreciated if you could let me know.

[rinker]

Hi Nic,
I have given up.

[rinker]

nickc,
Just be carefull not to lock the car from the inside because you will not be able to open the doors, and if you dissconect battery, you wont be able to start the car if key fob does not work, catch 22

[Red V8]

Phone Carl!!!