Author Topic: GTI MK 7.5 2019 Keyless Entry not working  (Read 886 times)

Offline SSGolfGTI

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GTI MK 7.5 2019 Keyless Entry not working
« on: 31 August 2021, 10:56 »
Hi All

Recently purchased a used MK7.5 GTI 2019 manual 3 door and love it!

I have noticed that last week the keyless entry has stopped working and I can only open the car by pressing the buttons. Has anyone come across this before and any easy fixes? I still have manufacturers warranty so I can take it in if required...

Many thanks!
Shyam

Offline Mutley75

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Re: GTI MK 7.5 2019 Keyless Entry not working
« Reply #1 on: 31 August 2021, 21:01 »
Either the main car battery is low on voltage, in which case it’ll work after a 15-20 mile trip to top it up; or the battery in the key fob itself is getting low. Most likely the latter, though.
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Re: GTI MK 7.5 2019 Keyless Entry not working
« Reply #2 on: 01 September 2021, 09:24 »
i think it could be the fob battery but I'm having the same issue with my spare key which surprised me

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Re: GTI MK 7.5 2019 Keyless Entry not working
« Reply #3 on: 01 September 2021, 09:30 »
The battery in both fobs will likely be the same age. In a wireless key they're constantly searching for the car, so consume battery even if it's not in use. Both my keys needed new batteries at roughly the same time.
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Re: GTI MK 7.5 2019 Keyless Entry not working
« Reply #4 on: 01 September 2021, 10:02 »
Noted, just ordered some batteries and will give it a go!

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Re: GTI MK 7.5 2019 Keyless Entry not working
« Reply #5 on: 10 September 2021, 16:26 »
With mine I find if I leave it a couple of days it goes in a sort of standby mode where I have to grab the handle 2-3 times for it to open, but after it’s open keyless works fine

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Re: GTI MK 7.5 2019 Keyless Entry not working
« Reply #6 on: 11 September 2021, 11:41 »
With mine I find if I leave it a couple of days it goes in a sort of standby mode where I have to grab the handle 2-3 times for it to open, but after it’s open keyless works fine
yes mine does this too if it sits for a while especially with the key in a Faraday pouch. Just a press of the unlock button and it works again 👍
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