V50 Electrics : - Intermittant V50 remote failure

mightywhite · Feb 23rd, 2009, 20:16

Hi all, has anyone experienced a failure with the remote on a V50 2.0D SE '05.
Occasionally I'm unable to unlock the car and I have to use the metal key from the romote holder to enter the car, and then use it to reset the alarm via the ignition. It's a right pain, I've changed the remote battery but has made no difference. Any ideas?

Clan · Feb 23rd, 2009, 20:22

As always in these cases ... Is the second remote working ok? This will determine if the problem is with the car or the remote . Also does it happen in one location or all locations ?

mightywhite · Feb 23rd, 2009, 20:26

The second remote does not work either. It has only failed when on the driveway but I've had the car 6months and never had the problem before. Regards

Clan · Feb 23rd, 2009, 20:40

This kind of thing has happened before when a neighbour has just had a new wireless internet router fitted close by .. Try it somewhere else even out on the road could well make a difference ...

mightywhite · Feb 23rd, 2009, 20:57

OK, as said before, it is an intermittant fault, so I'll see if there is any pattern etc. Thanks for your help.

mjcourtney · Feb 23rd, 2009, 22:05

Wireless doorbells are the biggest culpret for interferring with the keyfob transmitter.

Clan · Feb 23rd, 2009, 22:26

could well be but they are only on for a fraction of a second whilst the bell is rung , whilst a Wireless router is transmitting all the time . Same if you have a new mobile telephone mast across the road .

Feb 23rd, 2009, 20:16	#1
mightywhite New Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2009 16:22 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: trowbridge	Intermittant V50 remote failure Hi all, has anyone experienced a failure with the remote on a V50 2.0D SE '05. Occasionally I'm unable to unlock the car and I have to use the metal key from the romote holder to enter the car, and then use it to reset the alarm via the ignition. It's a right pain, I've changed the remote battery but has made no difference. Any ideas?

Feb 23rd, 2009, 20:22	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 08:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	As always in these cases ... Is the second remote working ok? This will determine if the problem is with the car or the remote . Also does it happen in one location or all locations ? __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Feb 23rd, 2009, 20:40	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 08:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	This kind of thing has happened before when a neighbour has just had a new wireless internet router fitted close by .. Try it somewhere else even out on the road could well make a difference ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Feb 23rd, 2009, 22:26	#7
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 08:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	could well be but they are only on for a fraction of a second whilst the bell is rung , whilst a Wireless router is transmitting all the time . Same if you have a new mobile telephone mast across the road . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Feb 23rd, 2009, 20:26	#3
mightywhite New Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2009 16:22 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: trowbridge	The second remote does not work either. It has only failed when on the driveway but I've had the car 6months and never had the problem before. Regards

Feb 23rd, 2009, 20:57	#5
mightywhite New Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2009 16:22 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: trowbridge	OK, as said before, it is an intermittant fault, so I'll see if there is any pattern etc. Thanks for your help.

Feb 23rd, 2009, 22:05	#6
mjcourtney VOC Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2014 18:11 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Isle of Wight	Wireless doorbells are the biggest culpret for interferring with the keyfob transmitter.

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