Hey all,

Glad to see that this is a common problem on 03 X-type's. My issue is that I can lock my car after a few pushes of the key fob, but unlocking just doesn't happen. I am assuming it's due to the faulty chip on the key fob (considering I have changed the batteries.)

I've noticed many of you have purchased the fob for around $20 on ebay. Can someone please link me to the fob they purchased? All I am finding currently are shells, and not fobs that actually contain the chip which is faulty in my key fob. Thanks in advance!

 

All my buttons worked except my unlock button when I purchased my X-Type. I simply opened up the key and cleaned out years of pocket junk and what not and blew it out with some good ole compressed air. Now it works like brand new. Best part? Only cost me a couple minutes of my time.

 

Thanks for all the info on this thread guys, managed to sort out the old man's keyfob at no cost as a result.

Much appreciated!

 

can i ask what is the red bottom with the light on the ket remote i have pressed with but nothing ?? what is it

 

You pressed the red button?

It also looks like you forgot to post your intro in the new members section.

 

We need a like button on here. LOL

 

OH NOOOoooooo - not the red button !!

 

No forreal the red botton with the headlight logo I press it but no light turn or nothing really

 

I just want to thank you all. I tried this and it worked...all this time I kept thinking it was the battery and kept changing it...Hopefully this will work for longer than 6 months...