Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

Keyless fob won't lock/unlock car, now car won't start...

Flynns60
Flynns60
in Ford C-Max Club

Featured Replies

Hi

I have an ongoing issue with my Ford C Max (2011).

For some time a warning has appeared on the dashboard advising to change the battery in the key fob. We have done this, many times and still the warning appears when we enter the car. More recently we've had issues locking and unlocking the car and have had to resort to taking the metal key out of the fob and using it to unlock/lock it manually - even with a brand new battery in the fob. Now we are having issues starting the car. When pressing the start button, to start the engine, nothing happens. The battery is less than five years old and we've checked it - no issues with it.

Any ideas what the issue could be?

Thanks

  • Quote


    Could be that you just simply keep buying cheap batteries.

    Buy Energizers, NOT from Ebay.

    Could be the common Instrument Cluster solder issue, or

    Failing that, the keyless receiver in the GEM is/has going down

    Exact spec of locking system please

  • Quote

    • Latest Deals

    Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

    Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    The "Digestive"






    Background Picker
    Customize Layout

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.