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Offline CardinalC

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Car dead as a dodo - any advice appreciate
« on: 13 April 2011, 11:25 »
Just walked up to the car, pressed the fob to unlock the car and found it already open. :shocked:  Not sure how or why.  Either me being forgetful, or possibly one of the kids, or maybe something more sinsister (?). :evil:  No reaction re lock/unlock from the car whatsoever on pressing anything on the fob.  Key in the ignition and the same story - no sign of any live anywhere.  Checked the usual fuses and battery but all seems fine.  Just thought that I'd check with the forum for any ideas on what to check /do next before I call the garage and unleash the fury that will prove clueless (remember that I live in Qatar).  My thanks in advance; all ideas welcome at this point.

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Offline Rhyso

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Re: Car dead as a dodo - any advice appreciate
« Reply #1 on: 13 April 2011, 11:47 »
Do you have a volt meter to check if the battery is kicking out any power?

I assume the instrument panel doesn't kick into life when you turn the ignition?

By the sounds of it I'd say the battery is kaput  :undecided:
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Offline CardinalC

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Re: Car dead as a dodo - any advice appreciate
« Reply #2 on: 13 April 2011, 14:04 »
Indeed, all instruments dead.  As I was looking for the multimeter the transporter came.  Just waiting for the phone call and the prognosis now.  :sad:
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Re: Car dead as a dodo - any advice appreciate
« Reply #3 on: 13 April 2011, 14:50 »
Worrying times Mr Pretty Red Bird, hopefully it's just a silly little electrical gremlin.
What are Qatari VW dealers like?
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Re: Car dead as a dodo - any advice appreciate
« Reply #4 on: 13 April 2011, 15:55 »
Quote from: CardinalC on 13 April 2011, 11:25
Just walked up to the car, pressed the fob to unlock the car and found it already open. :shocked:  Not sure how or why.  Either me being forgetful, or possibly one of the kids, or maybe something more sinsister (?). :evil:  No reaction re lock/unlock from the car whatsoever on pressing anything on the fob.  Key in the ignition and the same story - no sign of any live anywhere.  Checked the usual fuses and battery but all seems fine.  Just thought that I'd check with the forum for any ideas on what to check /do next before I call the garage and unleash the fury that will prove clueless (remember that I live in Qatar).  My thanks in advance; all ideas welcome at this point.

CardinalC

In the past I have had to call out VW for the same reason.
They had to reset the immobiliser. I put my money on that being your problem
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Re: Car dead as a dodo - any advice appreciate
« Reply #5 on: 13 April 2011, 17:28 »
Exposure to the VW dealers here - sorry dealer - have so far been limited to the actual purchase and first oil change.

The former comprised: 1) an hour or so tour of the sales brochure; 2) me speccing the car; 3) me being told I had a choice of either a white 3-door or a red 5 door, both available now, or a 3-month wait until the next delivery; 4) me being later informed that the red had just been sold; 5) me then being informed that the white had also been sold; 6) me being informed that the red was available again (guy's credit application fell through); and finally 7) me buying the red car and driving it home.  As experiences go, efficient(ish) but hollow.

Lubricants change was reasonably painless but involved a fair amount of drip mopping-up afterwards (car, not me).  Did have to ask fo rmy Pipercross back though.

Still waiting on the call...
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Re: Car dead as a dodo - any advice appreciate
« Reply #6 on: 13 April 2011, 18:04 »
Why are you not calling out your breakdown cover sorry if that sounds silly :rolleyes:
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Re: Car dead as a dodo - any advice appreciate
« Reply #7 on: 13 April 2011, 20:33 »
Quote from: Captain Sensible on 13 April 2011, 18:04
Why are you not calling out your breakdown cover sorry if that sounds silly :rolleyes:

That is a very Sensible question Captain, but maybe things work a little differently in the Middle East?
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Re: Car dead as a dodo - any advice appreciate
« Reply #8 on: 13 April 2011, 20:36 »
Quote from: Exonian on 13 April 2011, 20:33
Quote from: Captain Sensible on 13 April 2011, 18:04
Why are you not calling out your breakdown cover sorry if that sounds silly :rolleyes:
That is a very Sensible question Captain, but maybe things work a little differently in the Middle East?

If people don't post their location, how is he to know?
Wish they would be a bit more considerate as it's not too much to ask. :rolleyes: :tongue:
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Re: Car dead as a dodo - any advice appreciate
« Reply #9 on: 13 April 2011, 20:39 »
Does he not state his location in original post?
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