Hello

[Mrtaximan]

Hi I have a 1998 820 si in Balero Red and Grey.I have owned this car since 2003 with no real problems except the usual dodgy switch packs and the SRS light.It also has the usual engine oil leak.I have just had problems with the remote not unlocking the car so I have to use the use the key access code.It just seems the car is not picking up the remote signal.The only clue I can give is that the car had not been used for a few weeks and was full of condensation.After jump starting the car and charging the battery all appeared to be well but then after a run the car would not unlock with the fob.I also have a known good spare and that did not work as well.This why I suspect a problem with damp or wireless receiver problem.Has anyone got any pointers on this problem please.
I have also owned in the past a MK11 825 that proved to be a superb long distance cruiser that done over 250 k with no real problems.These cars are very much underrated and disappearing fast.

Kind regards
Mark.

[dollysprint]

Hi Mark, welcome.
Will it lock with the fob? or neither?
When you use the key does it throw all the locks?

As for your KV6 that must be an all time record without headgasket issues, was it a very late one?

Dave

[Mrtaximan]

It did lock with the fob with no problems even after being left standing for some time.I can unlock the car with the key but have to use the Key Access Code to start it.I can confirm both key fobs are working.It is if the car is not reading the signal.Very strange.

[dollysprint]

It has been known for them to de-synchronize, but you can usually push one of the buttons several times in quick succession and it will re-sync. If you are sure the red and green lights are working(ie battery not flat in the fob)
There is a central locking fuse but if all the doors throw with the key then its not that.
Nobody could rule out damp after the weather we have had but it does seem strange all the same. Do you have any barcode labels in your manual wallet?

Dave

[Mrtaximan]

Hi,Thanks for your help.The key fobs are are fine all lights working with new batts to make sure.I think I still have the barcode for one remote.I will have a search in the morning.I will try the button trick you never know.My 825 was a diesel.Bloody good car except for Oil cooler pipes and starter motors jamming in mesh.Also the gearbox was a total swine to remove.

[Very Tall Brad]

I kinda guessed it was an 825 DIESEL.

Welcome.