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car wont open anyone help
Hi all, cant get in car this morning no response at all from key fobs (both) tried the manual unlocking system on passenger side with key but this isn't having any effect either doesn't move locks or anything, as i remember i did super lock it last time,would this affect key opening?? ..haven't used the car much for about a week or so , first thoughts were battery but i put a new one on in feb ..just contacted local stealer who hasn't any idea of getting in only manually with key but if this isn't working what next
4th Oct 2010 10:06 am
NeilD
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Although I can't help you with getting in, once you do get in, I would check to ensure your alternator is working correctly and charging your battery - it sounds to me as though you have a battery voltage issue. A new battery won't last very long at all in the D3 if the alternator is not charging (mine didn't!). Also, you may not get any indication (battery warning light for example) that the alternator has died.Now an ex-D3 owner after 7 happy years. Miss the car but not the big bills
4th Oct 2010 10:18 am
Darryl
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Will do thanks
4th Oct 2010 10:24 am
Darryl
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Neil IT WORKED Absolute genius that idea big thumbs up to reggie for all his help on the phone ..dont you just love the power of this site ........ Only unexplainable thing is the car started as normal and battery seems to be turning car over ok and doors locking and opening as normal now.
4th Oct 2010 11:28 am
Stu
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Awesome stuff - Glad it worked.
Reggie post that solution on the club site the other day, so I'm glad it's been able to be of use to you. D3 HSE MY05 Auto
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4th Oct 2010 1:44 pm
Darryl
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after a short journey in the car luckily back on drive car now refuses to lock from fob or manually battery seems ok
4th Oct 2010 1:46 pm
Stu
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I assume the same from both fobs?
What voltage is the better reading? It should be around 14.4vD3 HSE MY05 Auto
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4th Oct 2010 2:08 pm
PaulP
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I'm wondering if there is a problem with the receiver module in the headlining? I'm sure I've read of a few where the wires get corroded 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
4th Oct 2010 2:13 pm
Darryl
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Hi Stu yea i tried both fobs dont know about the battery voltage.... Paul i tried an indi near me who said it could be the reciever just phoned stealer gotta go in im afraid cant leave it unlocked:
4th Oct 2010 2:20 pm
PaulP
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Just ask them to check the continuity/resistance of the green wire to make sure it is ok....if not, then they should be able to just overlay a single cable and fix it pretty cheaply 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
4th Oct 2010 2:24 pm
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no response at all from key fobs (both) tried the manual unlocking system on passenger side with key but this isn't having any effect either doesn't move locks or anything, as i remember i did super lock it last time,would this affect key opening?? ..haven't used the car much for about a week or so , first thoughts were battery but i put a new one on in feb 
..just contacted local stealer who hasn't any idea of getting in only manually with key but if this isn't working what next 
Absolute genius that idea 
........ Only unexplainable thing is the car started as normal and battery seems to be turning car over ok 
after a short journey in the car luckily back on drive car now refuses to lock from fob or manually 
