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Keyless entry system malfunction on 2008 Ford S Max: experience wanted

Vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked

Dim or flickering lights

Hey guys, I'm a bit worried about my 2008 Ford S Max with a gasoline engine and about 58894km on the odometer. Can't lock or open it right now and I also have strangely dim or flickering lights. I think it might be a functional fault with the keyless entry system. Have any of you had similar problems with your car and been to the mechanic? I'm a bit suspicious because I didn't have a good experience last time. Looking forward to hearing your experiences! Thanks in advance!

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4 comment(s)


TheHartmann

Hey, I had the same problem with my 2011 Ford Galaxy. It turned out to be a defective control unit. This part controls all the electrical functions in the car, so that was the cause of the weird lights and the problem with the central locking. Last time I was at the garage, they had to replace this unit completely. It was no small job, but after that everything ran smoothly again. So it's better to have it checked by a professional so you don't end up stranded in an emergency. Hope this helps you!

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IrisBau (Author)

Hey, thanks for your reply! It seems to be a real problem with the control unit. Do you happen to remember the cost of the repair? And have you noticed any other problems since then or is everything running smoothly? I would really appreciate some feedback!

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TheHartmann

Hey, I still remember the repair well. It cost me a pretty penny, €1000 to be precise for the new control unit. It was a steep price, but since then my Ford Galaxy has been running like clockwork. And with regard to the malfunction of the keyless entry system: since the visit to the mechanic, it's also working perfectly again. No further problems so far, thank goodness. Hope this helps you!

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IrisBau (Author)

Thanks for taking the time to reply to me. Phew, 1000.0€ is a lot of money, but it sounds like it was worth it. Glad to hear you haven't had any further problems since. I think I'll have a look around and make an appointment with the mechanic. I hope it goes as smoothly for me as it did for you. Thanks again for the helpful info!

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