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Went out to car this morning,pressed unlock & nothing.Tried again,nothing.So slow walk to spares shop round corner,new battery fitted,back home & nothing,Hmmm.Opened car with spare key so I could get manual out and everything works as book says.In the end I rang Heartlands Ford Tamworth (Not gonna use Chambers Ford in Sutton as they damaged car & denied everything),They said the fob had probably lost it`s `memory`.They could have it in 2morow,but would need it all day to trace fault.I asked the cost & was told if it just needed reprogamming,they would do it for £15.inc new battery.I could not get it there 2morow & they said bring it in now and leave it with us for rest of day.Not able to do so.As I`m off on hols on Thurs I told them I`d book it in when I get back.I wonder though,£15,would this include tracing any fault? I don`t think so!Also,I have seen on our site that some of us are going to Kwik Fit to have their air con units checked & recharged for £45,Heartlands will do it for £25!
Another thing,I have put the battery on charge as the car was slow to turn over,the start reading on the charger was 5 (low) so I have just checked it and after 6 hrs it`s still only on 4.Gonna leave it on over nite.As I had an alternator go last year,I don`t think the battery has ever got backup to a full charge cos I only do short runs.Anyway I`ll keep you all posted.
Another thing,I have put the battery on charge as the car was slow to turn over,the start reading on the charger was 5 (low) so I have just checked it and after 6 hrs it`s still only on 4.Gonna leave it on over nite.As I had an alternator go last year,I don`t think the battery has ever got backup to a full charge cos I only do short runs.Anyway I`ll keep you all posted.