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Vauxhall Astra 2000 model, central locking remote problem?

The instruction on how to re-synchronise the key in the ignition worked great for me. Thanks. However, not for long. When I came back to open my car in the morning the remote key stopped working. Is the battery too weak and need replacing? But the light is still coming ON fine.
Can I replace the battery myself or is there a special procedure involved, which would involve a Vauxhall dealer?

Jay Tea
September 2006

Vauxhall Astra Vehicles, Cars Vauxhall Astra Problem

Had my astra 2002 model for 5 years central locking never worked tried new batteries just came across this forum and wow central locking now works on both keys
WELL CHUFFED

jonny b
March 2013

Where can I get a spare remote fob from?

BERNARD
January 2013

One thing I would add to the advice about re-syncing below is:

Have the door open while you turn the to position II !

Pressing the lock / unlock button should then do the resync as outlined in many of the posts below, and it worked fine for me after that.

Took me a while to figure out that the door had to be open though. Didn't work with the door closed.

Marty
September 2012

Thanks a million. So simple, a child could do it. And I have!

Joey Joe Joe
May 2012

Thanks, that worked for my astra club... saved me panicking... :-)

Mark
April 2012

why do i have to keep re synking my key fob ive changed the battery checked the fuses and i still have to resync it sometimes though it wont work

caroline
February 2012

Awesome just tried and worked so PLEASED (with astra mark 4 g w reg). Thank you EVER so much

Lynsey
February 2012

many thanks, it realy works ! i did it in 10 seconds without to pay 50 euros (normal charge for this kind of problem) it is very easy but you still have to be very carrefuly when soldering the pins of the battery ! again thanks

damian --cyprus
January 2012

Hi good morning all Vauxhall SXI 2002 i've followed the steps switching ignition on to when the dash lights up and pressing the lock/or unlock button on the key fob but it still wont sync the key any idea anyone the led on the fob lights up and the key used to work too.

Thanks

Andrew
January 2012

hi i just fixed my astra 2001 now very esy thanks for google 12.01.12 at 2.33 am

faz
January 2012

Thanks, it works perfect for me!! :)
(Opel Astra 2003)

Steven (Sweden)
November 2011

Just fixed my 2003 Astra key, repaired soldered joints on PCB and re sync'd it to car and it works fine. Thank you loads. Happy bear again :-)

Happy Bear.
November 2011

thanks men it was driving me mad thank you

paul smith
October 2011

thanks guy its worked fin .
I changed the battery put the key into ignition turned to position 2 and held down the lock button until it locked. Makes a change something you can do on your own without visiting a Vauxhall dealer and spending 30$

Aro from Armenia
April 2011

Worked great today on a Holden Astra.

PhilK
April 2011

thank you guys very helpfull

gift
March 2011

Thank you! This method worked straight away!

Lou 796
March 2011

Aw lads thanks so much, 99 Astra still going strong...

PS
February 2011

you guys are legends thanks very much, holden would have charged me $300 to do that

Nev
February 2011

Superb works a treat, I changed the battery put the key into ignition turned to position 2 and held down the lock button until it locked. Makes a change something you can do on your own without visiting a Vauxhall dealer and spending ££££.

Vauxhall Astra 2001 Model.

Tay
January 2011

Same problem for me. So I turned the kep and pressed the unlock button and it'd sorted!! grat thanks to everyone!!!

Big Al
November 2010

fantastic this worked brilliant many many thanks mines a slightly older model and had to press the lock button instead of the unlock but did the same job,the range of the remote is still very poor but at least it works

brian
October 2010

Unbelievable it took 1 sec. and it works again now after one month of locking the car by key.... many thanks Faruq.....

George
October 2010

Took me seconds to do mine thanks to the people on here, big thanks,, just put your key in the ignition and turn to position II, then press the lock button on your fob till the doors lock and then unlock, its that easy,

DENNY
August 2010

thanks guys.the reset worked like a charm
on opel astra.

christy.d
July 2010

I have been having same problem (same car)Fitted new battery to key Still the same Cleaned battery connections & bent them slightly to make good contact in key & now works great every time

Davey R
July 2010

I have remote central locking problem with my Astra 1.6 sxi. V reg. Re-synching worked a treat! Thanks :)

Alice
July 2010

Men I was nearly taking in my car to the GM dealers, they would have charged me an arm and a leg. My Key fob stopped working battery was weak changed it, but still Key remote entry was not working. Opening doors manually was putting me off, but finally googled and landed here. I used the solution provided above, on my Opel Astra of turning key to position II and then holding lock button for a while which then locked and unlocked the car, then removed key and boy it worked fine. Thanks everyone..am really thankful.

Larry
July 2010

where can i get a new battery holder to fix onto green circuit board, needs soldering together again. as iv tried glueing it but still freezes and alarm goes of. astra g mk4 immobiliser

mary murphy
May 2010

i have 2001 astra and the boot wont open any ideas

mel
May 2010

Hi, changed battery on my key fob, re sync and will work centarl locking but wont start the car, car will start with spare key that doesn't take a battery... any suggestions what this might be???

Emma.
March 2010

thank you so so much that as just sorted out the locking on my astra van , brillant really apprciated that

mark
January 2010

i bout a vauxhall astra 03 plate 1.4 unfortunately i was not given the key but a replacement with the nxp chip taped to it my car starts however i want a orginal key and also i want to know if there is an alarm system i do have central locking.

jimmy caan
January 2010

Thanks a million! Been having the same problem with my central locking for a couple of weeks. Just tried the re-sync method as suggested and works fine now. Brilliant and thanks again!

Andy
December 2009

Many thanks, worked a treat, missus thinks I'm a wizz kid!!!

Davetommo
December 2009

Another big thank you from yet another frustrated and confused Astra owner. Worked fine for my W reg car. Took me ages to find the procedure within this category though. Here it is, just for ease of reference. Turn the key to position II the stop just before the starter motor turns, when the panel display lights up. Then press the one of the lock or unlock button. You should hear the doors locking then unlocking. If nothing happens then try again but keep an eye on the diode to see if it lights up. If it doesn't then batter is week and you need to replace it. It is dead easy see the owners manual. Battery must be changed within a minute or the key will need to be synchronised as above after battery change.

Bill Roissetter
November 2009

do it yourself and you will safe 65.00

eric
November 2009

Excellent tips, thanks everyone.

I replaced the battery, still didn't work, but then took the top off again, put it back on again and it re-synced fine. Obvously the connects aren't great so just keep trying.

Simon
November 2009

thanks everyone, was quoted silly money to solve prob
it worked first time and also helped my father-in-laws astra. cheers again people great advice.

allan boyce
October 2009

how do i get the battery out of key for astra 1999 model,

tony
September 2009

just like to add that i just came accross the alarm info on this site after typing a search in google,,,,i tried the re-sync of key and it worked,,, im so chuffed....thanks to everyone on here... fantastic

andy perkins
August 2009

my key stopped working and i changed the battery! But was too slow, but thanks to this I a working again. Thans for your help

malc
August 2009

Thats awesome, worked straight away!

Astra Owner
August 2009

you guys are awsome was gonna pay to fix it but just done sync thing and its worked. Love you all!!!

daisy
July 2009

I concur with the answers below - my 2001 Holden (Australian version of Vauxhall) Astra's central locking stopped working. So I synchronised as others have instructed below and it worked then stopped. So I changed the battery, padded the inside of the fob with some tissue paper to prevent a loose connection, re-sychronised the key and haven't had a problem since. So glad I was bored and google searched this. I was going to pay my mechanic to fix it! :)

Luke
July 2009

vauxhall astra 2001 model,central locking remote problem i have changed the battery but it is still not working

k. salh
July 2009

My remote works intermittently. Tried the re-sync, works at the moment. Will see wether it works for good. Much appreciated with the solution.

stuart
June 2009

im having the same problem at the moment
astra g (w)
key lighting up, replaced the battery (which auto data gives a maximum of 10 seconds)
nothing
managed to break into the car as the key does not fit the door
starts and drives fine
the fob is lighting up
any suggestion ??
thans sean

sean
May 2009

I want to ask ,I have brouken key and I can't open door when I open the door with key car then tututut

Marek
May 2009

remove the part the battery is on and reclip it on to the green bottom part of remote, the small pins aint pressing properly on to the remotes green board,clip it back on to the green board, apply some lock tight glue to the side of battery clip, leave to dry then clip the remote all back together, the problem was the battery pins were not touching the green board properly, the above definetly worked for Me, still is 5 months later.

Paul Bracken
April 2009

Skoda fabia central locking remote problem

david
April 2009

I have an Opel Astra G 2001 model, and i have a problem with my central locking. The Key seems to me working but still not openeing the car. What might be the problem?

ziru
January 2009

vauxhall astra 2001 model,central locking remote problem i have changed the battery but it is still not working

manesh chauhan
November 2008

hi i lost my chip out of keyfob astra89 so m8 give me is old1 but still wont start my car will open doors any ideas plz

onslow1969
October 2008

Malik, does the headlight warning sound come on when you open the drivers door even if your lights aren't on? If so try taking your head unit out cos i just had the same problem and when i took mine out all went back to normal.

paul
October 2008

Can anybody help? what size of remote battery does a Vauxhall astra 1998 model requires? thank you

Olu
September 2008

MY LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WONT LOCK OR OPEN WITH THE KEY ON THE CENTRAL LOCKING BUT THE DOORS DO

JANEYBEES
September 2008

hi i have used the procedure told me it works fine for me.turn key to position II and hold lock or unlock button for a while it will lock and unlock your car then take key out it should work fine if still not then try to replace the battere and check if all connections are fine and not dodge.it should work fine last time i paid to do this job shame.

malik
September 2008

Remote control on key want lock the doors - how do i sort this?

jason
August 2008

how do you resync a passat key

jason
June 2008

Thanks for the post on re-setting the central locking. It's been driving me crazy for weeks.

Happy camper
March 2008

this is true, tried the syncing and nothing seemed to work, but then tried the basic 'stuiff a bit of paper in' and worked a treat.

Thanks

BowyerBoy
February 2008

try checking the water sensor in the bottom of the radiator,if your water light is on the car thinks there is no water and will not start,it just happened to my friend tonite

cheerfulldwarf
January 2008

You can re-programme your key after changing the battery by inserting the key into the ignition and switch on ( dont start the engine). Press the unlock button on key for 3 seconds and you'll here the door locks activate. Switch off and remove the key.

The door will now lock and unlock using remote button

Zozzer
October 2007

same happened to me and i can vouch that the answers above solved the problem....thanks to both

bob mellor
October 2007

Hi had the same problem with a friends car today, its the battery is low, the memory only lasts 3 mins and then the key needs to be re-synced with the car. Using a small screwdriver on the back of the key insert into the hole and push towards the blade, this will remove the blade part of the key from the control part. pull apart the body to reveal the battery compartment, be carefull when prising the battery as the contacts are very weak and have a tendency to snap, i use a small screwdriver and holding the battery i gently prise the battery out between the 2 lugs, replace the battery and then re-sync to car by inserting into ignition and turning to II press the button on remote, doors will lock and unlock, key done

stu
February 2007

Jay, the chances are that the key needs to be sychronised again. It happens from time to time if the batter contacts are a bit dodgy in the key fob. Contacts can break or become loose.
Try syncing it first. Turn the key to position II the stop just before the starter motor turns 9ie all panel display lights up. then press the one of the lock or unlock button. You should hear the doors locking then unlocking. If nothing happens then try again but keep an eye on the diode to see if it lights up. If it doesn't then batter is week and you need to replace it. It is dead easy see the owners manual. Battery must be changed within a minute or the key will need to be synchronised as above after battery change. Hope that helps

Faruq
September 2006