Fault - Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

Fault

If the central locking system cannot be
opera ted with the remote control, it m ay b e
due to the following :
z The range of the rem ote control has
been ex ceeded,
z The battery voltage of the remote
control unit is too low. Change the
battery – see following page,
z The remote control has been repeatedly
op erated from outside the v ehicle' s
recep tion range (e. g. at too g reat a
distance the from v ehicle).
Resynchronise remote control, see next
page,
z The c entral lock ing system is ov erloaded
as a result of repeated operation a t short
intervals; the power supply is cut off for
approx. 30 seconds,
z Interference from higher-power radio
waves from other sources
For c entral locking sy stem operation using
key, see following pages. Have cause of
fault remedied. We recommend that you
consult a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Changing the rem ote control ba ttery
Exchange the battery as soon as the range
of the rem ote control starts to become
reduced.
Insert a small screwdriv er in the notch on
the cover and prise it open. Disengage the
remote control from the key part.
The transponder for the imm ob iliser is in
the front of the k ey. Make sure that it is not
damaged or detached.
Open the remote c ontrol. Replace the
battery, ensuring that it is inserted correc tly
(see pa ge 284 regarding b attery ty pe).
Close the remote control, insert it in the k ey
part and ma ke sure it audibly engages.
The battery chang e m ust be performed
within 3 minutes, otherwise the remote
control will have to be resynchronized.
Mak e sure that you dispose of old batteries
in accordance with env ironmental
protec tion regulations.
Synchronizing remote contr ol
In the ev ent of malfunctions, synchroniz e
remote control:
1. Switch on ignition; sy stem will then
remain in synchroniz ing mode for
30 seconds.
2. Briefly press button p or q on the
remote control unit while the unit is in the
ignition.
3. The central lock ing sy stem locks and
unlocks to show that the remote c ontrol
ha s b een sy nchronized.
57