Seat Ibiza (2003) Remote central locking failed. Car only lock and unlock with key,it is a second-hand car so I dont have another key to try. Anyone help, Thx

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Likely not an issue at all, so long as you can get back in to your car. Your car has a system in place that automatically locks the car after the driver leaves the vehicle as a security option.

change the battery in the fob first.

get remote checked wires might need re soldering or replace remote with new one. Cheapest place to purchase one is at a key cutting place or lock retailer.

Use the key to lock and unlock door or truck, this is the same as using the remote. go to a door or the trunk and lock and unlock and then try to start the car, let me know the outcome. good day.

If the key turns in the lock, but does nothing, then the linkage has become disconnected or broken. The key is mechanical to the lock and the lock has a electrical switch to operate the central locking unit. Could be a simple broken clip from the lock barrel. Hope this helps

you have just found this out.it is a standard feature of all vw/audi/seat/skoda cars
unlock/hold key over,the windows will go down
lock/hold key over the windows will go up
then unlock the car with the remote,car reset.
sit in car with engine on,switch off engine(do not open any door)driver can open/close any window(you can even put your hand into window frame and it will rollback,all on its(not for fun)
if windows rollback after you have used button to close them you may have sticky runners/rubbers.
this is not in the hand book,tell all your friends.....only a german car.....

When you press lock you should hear central locking click.
If you don.t the remote battery is flat.You can not change battery,it charges in ignition as you drive.Have you got a second key to try.
If not use manual key located in remote key{check ln owners manual}to lock car.Also using this key will confirm central locking is ok.
good luck barry.

How I fixed the central locking seat ibiza 2001

sit on driver seat close all doors
six times open close driver side door fastly and close the door
after that original key in your hand put in ignition switch and six times switch battery on and off during this remote keep in second hand and press lock unlock button and it will work normal