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Car Key Fobs Not Working - Dodgy?
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:40 pm
by TheFamilyCat
When I left home to come to Burnley tonight my key fob didn't work. I tried the spare but no joy. Changed the batteries in both but still nothing so had to use the key.
Got to Burnley and the fob locked the door no problem.
My wife has just messaged me, her fob for her car has stopped working.
Is there a simple explanation for this (other than aliens) or is it a sign of something dodgy? The wife's a worrier so is fearing the worst.
Re: Car Key Fobs Not Working - Dodgy?
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:46 pm
by yorkyclaret
Just checked, mine both working.
Re: Car Key Fobs Not Working - Dodgy?
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:50 pm
by dougcollins
Thieves can steal cars by electronic intervention of the keyfob signal, but not sure if this would disable your fob.
Re: Car Key Fobs Not Working - Dodgy?
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:51 pm
by Pearcey
TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:40 pm
When I left home to come to Burnley tonight my key fob didn't work. I tried the spare but no joy. Changed the batteries in both but still nothing so had to use the key.
Got to Burnley and the fob locked the door no problem.
My wife has just messaged me, her fob for her car has stopped working.
Is there a simple explanation for this (other than aliens) or is it a sign of something dodgy? The wife's a worrier so is fearing the worst.
Do you actually own cars? Just asking……
Re: Car Key Fobs Not Working - Dodgy?
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:56 pm
by TheFamilyCat
Both cars are Vauxhall's - different models, if that's relevant.
Re: Car Key Fobs Not Working - Dodgy?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 12:31 am
by BabylonClaret
TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:56 pm
Both cars are Vauxhall's - different models, if that's relevant.
Ah that explains it. Vauxhalls are ****
Re: Car Key Fobs Not Working - Dodgy?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 12:50 am
by IanMcL
There is probably a pairing reset you can do. Try googling.
Re: Car Key Fobs Not Working - Dodgy?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 8:30 am
by TheOriginalLongsider
If they are Vauxhall’s why not let them deal with it instead of you?
Re: Car Key Fobs Not Working - Dodgy?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:15 am
by Hendrickxz
If they are both failing to work at home, maybe it's a case of someone nearby using an electronic device that interferes with the signal. I have heard of this being posible but never experiences it myself.
Re: Car Key Fobs Not Working - Dodgy?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:26 am
by gawthorpe_view
A few years ago, myself and several neighbours noticed our cars remote locking had stopped working.
20 minutes later they were all fine.
No idea why, and it's not happened since.
Re: Car Key Fobs Not Working - Dodgy?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:28 am
by 4midable
TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:40 pm
When I left home to come to Burnley tonight my key fob didn't work. I tried the spare but no joy. Changed the batteries in both but still nothing so had to use the key.
Got to Burnley and the fob locked the door no problem.
My wife has just messaged me, her fob for her car has stopped working.
Is there a simple explanation for this (other than aliens) or is it a sign of something dodgy? The wife's a worrier so is fearing the worst.
Does your fob come apart to give you a MAGIC key to get into your car incase it doesnt work? Mine does
Re: Car Key Fobs Not Working - Dodgy?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:32 am
by rufus lumley
Solar Panel inverters have been known to cause this problem.
Re: Car Key Fobs Not Working - Dodgy?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:42 am
by GodIsADeeJay81
Something locally is interfering with the fob signal, it happens very occasionally, as per link below.
I do know someone else who had the issue a couple of times at one address but not after they moved house.
They have a vauxhall astra.
https://www.astraownersnetwork.co.uk/th ... lt.289353/