Ford Transit Key Problems

[cmichtobo]

I have a 2006 Ford Transit in the workshop , When I press the blue key to lock the van the central locking sometimes doesnt work , The only way to fix is to put the key in ignition and start engine and let it run for a couple of minutes , then after i take the key out and press the button it works , Can any body tell me how to remedy problem ,
Thanks in advance .
Scouse

[paul_12345]

sounds like the battery is knackered - new battery simples

[ancient]

Sounds like fobs battery has gone weak, it has rechargeable battery inside.
Probably easiest way to fix is to get new key fob.

[willywonker2010]

take it apart
solder new battery in
new case
job done

[Recoder]

Yep agree cut apart carefully and resolder broken battery tag ?.
If not broken buy new rechargable battery and solder in.
and also a new case if you have trouble taking apart orignal then super glue back togehther .
HTH

[cmichtobo]

Thanks for the replys I have already replaced the key but it still only works once , maybe twice before i have
to put the key back in the ignition for a couple of minutes

[willywonker2010]

could be charger circuit round ignition
take one apart and check
voltage of the battery first
start simple , ther might not be charging
up

[keysph]

First find a Zed-Bull and recharge the battery with BMW option to check if you have a problem with ignition charging module.

[Atex31]

Check under the drivers seat,

You will find a 2nd battery which is used to run the permanent live accessories and it is probably faulty or has poor connections to it.

Let me know if that isn't the problem and I will try to help further :)

WBR

Alan @ Autotechnix

[cmichtobo]

Thankyou for your help I will have a look for the second battery this morning and let you know tonite
Thanks
Scouse

[cmichtobo]

hi ive checked both battery voltages their fine ,also all fuses not blown and voltage on both sides
any other ideas any help is very much appreciated
thanks Scouse

[ninja123]

new remote needed, done 2 with same symptoms this week.

ninja

[P&D]

its the black 4 pin switches
that are knacker change them (all 3 or just the ones that don't work) & the remote will work perfect

I have repaired loads of them with the same problem

[cmichtobo]

Hi P&D could you explain a little bit more where switches are and how to test them
thanks Scouse

[paul_12345]

Hi P&D could you explain a little bit more where switches are and how to test them
thanks Scouse

think he means the buttons on the remote

[P&D]

Hi yes change the buttons (switches) 8 times out of 10 that's the problem
i have repaired many of them this way

The white box on the left short the 2 pins with a bit of wire (this bypasses the switch)
if the van locks or unlocks then you know the switch is no good & they need changing

The white box on the right you can also short the pins out to bypass the swich

P.s....The swiches don't have to be removed to test them

[willywonker2010]

just done a post
wher can I get switches
and battery
cheers
farnell or cpc part numbers welcome

[P&D]

just done a post
wher can I get switches
and battery
cheers
farnell or cpc part numbers welcome

Switches 20pcs Tact Switch Micro Push Button 4 2 x 3 2 x H 2 5mm New TS 1234 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/20pcs-Tact-Switch-Micro-Push-Button-4-2-x-3-2-x-H-2-5mm-NEW-TS-1234-/140933971049?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d051bc69)
I cannot find any in the uk

battery VL-2330/HFN - PANASONIC - BATTERY, RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM | Farnell United Kingdom (http://uk.farnell.com/panasonic/vl-2330-hfn/battery-rechargeable-lithium-2330/dp/8806560)

[willywonker2010]

thank you my friend

[cmichtobo]

PROBLEM SORTED
===============
I SOLVED THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE ACCESORIES BATTERY UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT , NOW LOCKS AND UNLOCKS WITHOUT WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED
SCOUSE