Remote Locking?

[BJ92]

Can any1 tell me if i have Remote central locking?

When i bought the car a year ago it only came with the spare key so i have no idea. The central locking works fine, its a 1997 2.0L petrol,

thanx

[Gary406]

does your remote key fob have buttons on it ?

[highlander]

His car only came with the spare key - the master key would be the one that has the buttons on it

I suspect that yours should have remote central locking, but without the key there's a little problem. You might want to take it to a dealer and see what they say about obtaining a replacement - though I reckon it ain't gonna be cheap

[Gary406]

my car came with a spare key as well. which also had buttons ???

[highlander]

Mine had two keys:

The master key has one button - this button locks and unlocks the doors remotely
The spare has no buttons at all - it's just a key

[Gary406]

mine must have had a new key programed at sum point then, both my keys have 2 buttons that unlock and arm the alarm

[eoin27]

If you have a little black dome beside the front reading lights then your 406 has Infrared keyless entry. Its crap. So in that case, I wouldnt bother getting a new key.

If it doesnt have that little black dome then you have proper radio controlled central locking which can open the doors at a nice distance and flash the hazards and maybe it has deadlocks too. Which also might mean total closure????

If so, then I would recommend a new key if you intend on keeping the car long term. You're looking at around £100 from a stealer. If you lose the spare then your gonna have to get a new key from them anyway

[Gary406]

thats a problem i have , the car wont open when i press the button on the remote unless im stodd smack bang at the side of the car, if iwalk 10 feet away from the car the remote button will NOT open the car

[highlander]

Battery on the way out on the key? Could be responsible for the transceiver to operate at a reduced range...

[eoin27]

The battery is usually the first port of call. But if its not that then its the reciever behind the glove box. I'd take it out, give it a good cleaning and remove any obstructions in the way. That should help.

edit: sorry gary, do you have an infrared key (with the little black bulb on the end) or the other type?

[eoin27]

1,000 posts!!!

What does this mean? Do I get a special t-shirt? A cigar? Do i get a pass to the Gold Edition 406oc. Am I allowed in the officers lounge???

[teamster1975]

1,000 posts!!!

What does this mean? Do I get a special t-shirt? A cigar? Do i get a pass to the Gold Edition 406oc. Am I allowed in the officers lounge???

A big pat on the back. Well done Eoin!

[Gary406]

The battery is usually the first port of call. But if its not that then its the reciever behind the glove box. I'd take it out, give it a good cleaning and remove any obstructions in the way. That should help.

edit: sorry gary, do you have an infrared key (with the little black bulb on the end) or the other type?

my key has a red light that lights up when i press it

[plod]

The battery is usually the first port of call. But if its not that then its the reciever behind the glove box. I'd take it out, give it a good cleaning and remove any obstructions in the way. That should help.

edit: sorry gary, do you have an infrared key (with the little black bulb on the end) or the other type?

What's the box look like?

I'm sure I saw 2 or 3 back there when putting the wiring in for the seats.
Still need to fit replacement carpet into place so ideal time to do it.

Is it a case of say using some contact cleaner on the plugs and replug in?

[BJ92]

Well can i get something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PEUGEOT-306-405-4 ... 563cd4025e

Is it as easy as replacing the blade and calibrating it to the car with some neat little trick with the ignition