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Ford smax keyless entry and start not working

dbayle1986
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Hi all

 

Got a 2016 MK2 smax 

 

The central locking has stopped working via the fob and the keyless start has also stopped

 

Checking online they say it could be the keyless antenna receiver 

 

I've pulled the roof lining off from the boot and found the central locking control module, but there is no antenna there

Does anyone know where they are?

 

Has anyone had the same issues and how they can be fixed

 

Before I pay £180 for ford diagnostics 

 

 

Thanks on advance

Edited by dbayle1986

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    Have you checked the car battery voltage ?

    Ford - Battery SOC & Text.JPG

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    18 minutes ago, unofix said:

    Have you checked the car battery voltage ?

    Ford - Battery SOC & Text.JPG

    The key fobs arent unlocking ot locking the car either would this be the cause

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    Do you have a multimeter ?

    If not you're going to need to get one, or spend the £180 for Ford to tell you what the problem is.

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