MK 4 vauxhall astra. my existing key fob has gone faulty and i have got a used key fob in good working order. how can i reprogram the key fob to work on my car.
Hope someone can help.
I have a 2002 astra. I broke the key and had a new key cut- (the fob shouldn't be a problem as I just replaced the actual metal key!!!) Turns out, if I use this key to start the car- yes, it unlocks/ locks and starts the car.... the engine cuts out after about 10 seconds.... would I need to reprogram/ resync?? Suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Bronwyn
February 2016
Hi Shirley, just had the same problem with mine... car had to be recovered to Vauxhall dealer for repair.. They put a new chip in to replace the one I lost, and programmed it to the car. Cost £89.98 in total
Brian
December 2015
My son has lost the tiny fuse thing in the Astra key , so the car won't start , it's got the battery in but no fuse , can this be replaced if so how please
Shirley
November 2015
What do I do when I have lost the fob to my 2000 Astra van but still have the key
Marcus
January 2015
I tried this on my 99 astra and nothing changed battery before hand and even the locksmith couldnt get it to work any suggestions what else can i try
jackielegs5
April 2014
nothing works on mine car starts fine light work on fob just doesnt do anything?
leon vx23
December 2013
Sorry, need a small correction:
Thanks guys, both of my remotes were not working for my Astra G (03). I changed the batteries and still not working. Tried the idea: key in the ignition turned to II, the dash lights came on, pressed the UNLOCK on the remote, the car doors locked and unlocked. Now both remotes are working perfectly. Very quick and very happy. Thanks again.
Andy
September 2013
Thanks guys, both of my remotes were not working for my Astra G (03). I changed the batteries and still not working. Tried the idea: key in the ignition turned to II, the dash lights came on, pressed the lock on the remote, the car doors locked and unlocked. Now both remotes are working perfectly. Very quick and very happy. Thanks again.
Andy
September 2013
how do i do it?
danny
August 2013
If I take out transponder chip from my astra g key and put it in a new key will it still start my car
peter
June 2013
Worked first time thanks guys
Rossip
April 2013
what do I do if the TRANSPODER chip is missing out of my key and my car wont start or do anythink the lights and that come on but it just wont start I put a new battery on and a new starter motor someone please help!!!
karla jane
April 2013
i have a vauxhall astra 1.8 bertone coupe x reg my fob hasnt worked for ages changed the battery but now i cant get it to work again tried sync it to car but it just does nothing any suggetions
ricky
December 2012
Hi before you all tried this did you fob work at all or did it just not start car because my cars not firing up and been told it could be fob it unlocks door and locks but just not starting
Ryan
December 2012
i also had problems with my car and read these details about turn the key till the light are on then pressed the lock key and it worked thank u all so much :D saved me alot of money !!
charlotte conway
September 2012
Thanks for the tip on putting the key in the ignition, as I had soldered the battery casing but it wasnt working. Put it in position two and pressed the button now working a treat.
Jamie
June 2012
Mine did not work for years . Did not want to go and pay 70+ pounds to fix it . Tried this method and it worked straight away.
Thanks you so much.
eric
April 2012
Hi folks
I tried this (key in ignition (and also in pos 2) and press lock and unlock) today but it don't work!!!!
ewhd
March 2012
The key in positon II of ignition switch is the way it works for me usually, But not today.
Detached the key fob halves as there was a rattle when I shook key.
Turns out the battery holder had become detached (broken soldered legs)
I placed the battery holder back in correct position and inside the other half cover placed a few folds of toilet paper to force battery holder against contacts.
Went out to car and tried it (Resetting as mentioned already) and Hey Presto it works
Relieved
March 2012
Absolutely great thought I would have to pay out 70 quid to vauxhall but now even my spare key works - thank you very handy tip!!
Juls2000
August 2011
great solution!!!! thanks mrs thinks am well clever haha
tom r
August 2011
absolutely brill!put key in ignition and pressed lock and now central locking working!!!
LUCY
July 2011
My vauxhall astra's fobs not working. My car is a vauxhall astra 1.4 (1995)
I had to change the battery on the car, when I put the car battery back in...my car alarm and central locking stopped working. I have tried all the steps here and nothing happens! can someone please help?
Kev M
February 2011
my vauxhall astra 1.6 sxi ran out of fuel now put fuel in and engine management light on and wont start any one got suggestions
glyn tate
January 2011
Heavy handed mechanics often force the old batteries out of the key fob, breaking the soldered contact points on the key fob circuit board. If the ignition reset procedure does not work, you may need to source a replacement key fob. WARNING: DON'T FORGET TO KEEP THE TRANSPODER CHIP IF YOU CHANGE THE KEY FOB, OR ELSE THE ENGINE WON'T START (see immobiliser).
Mike
November 2010
Worked a treat thanks!
Sjd
November 2010
done what you said put key in turned key to ignition on pushed door lock button now works a treat thanks
bernie
November 2010
Excellent!! My wife’s key fob hasn’t worked for ages, kept on planning to buy a new key for stupid money! Then I tried this solution and it worked perfectly thanks for the great advice guys!! :-)
Adam
October 2010
Thanks a lot guys, you saved me a fortune, I did the ignition on, then pressed the lock botton and presto the doors locked and unlocked and after that it worked a treat , well worth sharing the knowledge guys.Thank You Vey Much.
DJ GATHS
September 2010
Although the answer sees to be: key in the ignition and turn it to number 2 ignition, then press the remote. all the doors will automatically lock and then unlock, it should then be reset.
I replaced the key battery CR2032 and now I can get the car to un-lock, it will not relock from the button on the keys even though the light flashes when it is pressed no matter what I try.. any suggestions ?? ( i have tried the above) and the lights on thing..
Glynn P
September 2010
hi i have got a second key fob and want to know how to program it in. can u help
matt
September 2010
Wow!! you guys are geniuses! Respect to Chris MC!! Just tried your tip and it really worked just as you said it would!!
DuttyMan
July 2010
put your key in the ignition and turn it to number 2 ignition, then press the remote. all the doors will automatically lock and then unlock, it should then be reset.
mark turner
June 2010
My key chip fell out of the key holder now it does not start, The car locks and unlock, but when i start it the engine light will flash twice then car will cut off. Do i need to go vauxhall dealer or is there somethng i can do myself.
Astra
June 2010
hi everyone - my remote central locking failed, i changed the battery then it worked for a while then it failed again, this time i did the re-programming with putting key into ignition and pressing lock but again it kept failing, did this a number of times but now it wont work at all and i have to open the car with the door boo-hoo WHAT HAPPENS NOW?? WILL I NEED TO BUY A COMPLETELY NEW KEY FROM VAUXHALL?? .x.
Lea from Leeds
April 2010
another question! having bit of nightmare here! well just bought van and the fob wasnt working so opened it up changed bat and noticed the battery wasnt in contact the solder had snapped. when pushed them together the fob would work, but it stopped working again. so ive bought a secnd hand fob of ebay, done this thinking if i done the programming idea with putting dash light on and holding button down would work but it doesnt? anyone help me out! cant stand opening doors with key now!! thanks
chas
April 2010
just had same problem, worked a treat thanks
Andy
March 2010
Do you guys know if this will work with my 07 reg Astra?
Chris
March 2010
i replaced battery on key fob but it still didn,t open when i pressed key,done the put key in ignition and press lock and hey presto i,m back in business
john
January 2010
Peeps it really works...i was surprised, usually these things dnt work for me...but it did
Astra MK 4 W Reg
January 2010
i had the same problem, and it worked wow!! thnx guyz
M DEE
November 2009
THANKS FOR YOU ANSWERS THOUGHT I WAS GONNA HAVE TO BUY A NEW KEY BUT THANKS TO U GUYS IT WORKS! I JUST PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION PRESSED THE LOCK BUTTON AND HEY PRESTO IT NOW WORKS!!! THANKS SO SO MUCH.
TAB
November 2009
Thankyou very much for your tips, have been using the barrell on my Astra for ages, then tried this and it worked. Much appreciated!!
Kayne
August 2009
thank you to the master who said to put the key in the ignition it works a treat thank you money saved
drewc885
June 2009
Great job, i was also having the same probles with my fob. working fine now after re-programing it in the ignition
MDH
March 2009
great help thanks helped me today no got central locking again Yipppeeeee!!!
mark chapman
January 2009
I got a damaged key fob circuit board; it had no socket for the battery but managed to solder thin cables to it and to the battery. The little red led light on the key would lit when pressing the buttons but the car would not respond to lock or unlock commands. Then I read the comments here and put the key in the ignition turned key till ignition was on them pressed the lock button on the key for a couple of seconds, took the key out and now it works just fine again. I'm very happy because of the money I have saved by not having to buy and program another key fob.
Jose
November 2008
My key fob didnt work i changed the battery several times and nothing so i was back to unlocking the doors with the key. however i put the key in the ignition so the dash was lit up and pressed the lock button on the key fob which seem to reprogramme it and now its working fine.
debbie
October 2008
look on ebay "reprogram"
naz
July 2008
try this -open up old key fob and remove small transponder -it just lifts out. now put it in your new fob . build keyfob up with original blade. put key in ignition turn on now press open on keyfob. central locking will lock the doors and reopen -job done
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