Something had to happen..

simondhopkins · 6th August 2020, 17:52

Went to start the car this morning dash lights came on no problem, turned key to start, everything died, now the remote locking/unlocking isn't working but everything else is.

Remote codes are showing on BCU with the ones in the fobs, if only one fob failed I'd say it was that but both at the same time after the car just went dead says to me something else.

Its an 03 so know the remote module is behind the dash (thank god compared to pre 2001 in the centre console), could that of been fried or something?

Anyone else had this happen?

Plenum is dry, no junk in it so pretty sure its not a swimming ecu.

Also battery is new so not that.

vitesse · 6th August 2020, 18:28

Worth trying: https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=300951 post 2

Regards

genpk · 6th August 2020, 21:36

is the engine cranking over when trying to start?

Arctic · 6th August 2020, 22:50

Hi Simon.
When say everything died, do you mean that turning the key you get nowt, no lights flicking on and off, no carking of the engine, no single click ?

Manual or Auto if Auto is it in P.

Could be starter motor contacts & plunger.

Let us know about the questions asked

simondhopkins · 7th August 2020, 08:20

put key to position 2 all lights came on, to position 3 all lights went out no crank, nothing showing on any display. Key back to position 2, still nothing. Turned off car and removed key, tried again and no lights or anything.

Its not a dodgy remote fob as I have 2 keys. Checked battery connection under the bonnet all looked good and battery tester showed good battery as its new (less than a month old).

Tried central locking button on centre console after trying remote and it don't respond now either.

After testing the battery the car started but this is when the central locking stopped working.

Central locking on key in door only responding on drivers side, have to manually lock and unlock passenger side and deadlock not working.

So I'm thinking maybe a short between remote sensor, bcu and wiring to left hand side.

simondhopkins · 7th August 2020, 08:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Simon.
When say everything died, do you mean that turning the key you get nowt, no lights flicking on and off, no carking of the engine, no single click ?

Manual or Auto if Auto is it in P.

Could be starter motor contacts & plunger.

Let us know about the questions asked

This wouldn't stop the central locking remote working and kill the passenger side door motors on both lock and deadlock.

simondhopkins · 7th August 2020, 08:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitesse

Worth trying: https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=300951 post 2

Regards

Its not a key fault as have 2 that both worked the day before.

You'd have to be having a really bad day for both to stop working at exactly the same time.

Parker · 7th August 2020, 08:57

Have you tried a reset? Disconnect the battery for half an hour then reconnect. This generally clears any faults. Also make sure your battery is in good condition. As a start this is worth a try.

ADO282 · 7th August 2020, 20:09

In this order check the fuses under the glovebox.......numbers 32 and 36.

They are both 5A, don't ask why I know, but my car did the same this evening !!

Fuse 32 is third from right and five rows down from the top, and 36 is third from right top row.

Chris

Dallas · 7th August 2020, 20:18

I had a similar thing happen and it turned out to be the EWS unit.

6th August 2020, 17:52	#1
simondhopkins Loves to post Vauxhall Vectra C Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Burnley Posts: 445 Thanks: 179 Thanked 88 Times in 62 Posts	Something had to happen.. Went to start the car this morning dash lights came on no problem, turned key to start, everything died, now the remote locking/unlocking isn't working but everything else is. Remote codes are showing on BCU with the ones in the fobs, if only one fob failed I'd say it was that but both at the same time after the car just went dead says to me something else. Its an 03 so know the remote module is behind the dash (thank god compared to pre 2001 in the centre console), could that of been fried or something? Anyone else had this happen? Plenum is dry, no junk in it so pretty sure its not a swimming ecu. Also battery is new so not that.

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ADO282 Banned ROVER 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: BRACKNELL Posts: 270 Thanks: 125 Thanked 130 Times in 92 Posts	In this order check the fuses under the glovebox.......numbers 32 and 36. They are both 5A, don't ask why I know, but my car did the same this evening !! Fuse 32 is third from right and five rows down from the top, and 36 is third from right top row. Chris Last edited by ADO282; 7th August 2020 at 20:11..

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7th August 2020, 08:20	#5
simondhopkins Loves to post Vauxhall Vectra C Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Burnley Posts: 445 Thanks: 179 Thanked 88 Times in 62 Posts	put key to position 2 all lights came on, to position 3 all lights went out no crank, nothing showing on any display. Key back to position 2, still nothing. Turned off car and removed key, tried again and no lights or anything. Its not a dodgy remote fob as I have 2 keys. Checked battery connection under the bonnet all looked good and battery tester showed good battery as its new (less than a month old). Tried central locking button on centre console after trying remote and it don't respond now either. After testing the battery the car started but this is when the central locking stopped working. Central locking on key in door only responding on drivers side, have to manually lock and unlock passenger side and deadlock not working. So I'm thinking maybe a short between remote sensor, bcu and wiring to left hand side.

7th August 2020, 20:18	#10
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	I had a similar thing happen and it turned out to be the EWS unit.