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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: killakam78 on 07 December 2010, 16:39

Title: Key fob stopped working help!
Post by: killakam78 on 07 December 2010, 16:39

Hi Guys

i just fitted a new head unit in my MK4 and for some reason now the fob wont work, i have tested the batteries in fob and they are fine........anybody had this problem? i can use the key to lock it but the locks keep freezing in this weather which is great fun!  :cry:

Title: Re: Key fob stopped working help!
Post by: Rhyso on 08 December 2010, 10:51

do your interior lights come on when you open the door? Do you electric windows work?

Quite possible you've blown Fuse 14 and it needs replacing

Title: Re: Key fob stopped working help!
Post by: killakam78 on 08 December 2010, 13:00

Yeah it does, i will check the fuses

Title: Re: Key fob stopped working help!
Post by: Rhyso on 08 December 2010, 13:16

Quote from: killakam78 on 08 December 2010, 13:00

Yeah it does, i will check the fuses

So the windows and lights work ok?

Then its not the fuse I've suggested; sorry

Title: Re: Key fob stopped working help!
Post by: killakam78 on 08 December 2010, 13:24

 :laugh: just went out and checked them aswell! just seems a bit odd that when i went out to wire in the the head unit it was fine, the wiring for the stereo should not have an effect on the fob should it? as i say it works fine off the key

Title: Re: Key fob stopped working help!
Post by: Rhyso on 08 December 2010, 13:27

Quote from: killakam78 on 08 December 2010, 13:24

:laugh: just went out and checked them aswell! just seems a bit odd that when i went out to wire in the the head unit it was fine, the wiring for the stereo should not have an effect on the fob should it? as i say it works fine off the key

I've heard of instances where this has happened but I can't remember the solution  :undecided:

It will obviously work using just the key.  What I was asking is if the lights and electric windows still work as normal.  If they don't then its deffo the fuse.  If they do work then its something else

Title: Re: Key fob stopped working help!
Post by: Rhyso on 08 December 2010, 14:16

This thread may help identify your problem

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/177496.aspx
 :smiley:

Title: Re: Key fob stopped working help!
Post by: killakam78 on 08 December 2010, 14:44

Cheets will have a look at the thread, as per having the stereo on a permanent live, i wouldnt have thought that would bare any significance to the key unless there is some kinda module behind the stereo which i could have knocked or something, i will have a look at the thread and see if i can brave the cold to have a look! I lovr my golf but its just to cold to be outside lol

Title: Re: Key fob stopped working help!
Post by: Rhyso on 08 December 2010, 14:47

An old thread but might help some more

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/122445/827988.aspx#827988

Sounds like something is connected to the K Line (diagnostics line) hence why your remote has stopped working