Mokka EV Central Lock & Warning Light Mystery Seeks Fix

Hey there! I actually had a similar issue with my 2018 Vauxhall Corsa-e last month. The symptoms you're describing are spot-on with what I experienced, inconsistent central locking and dashboard warnings. In my case, it was definitely just a dead key fob battery. Got it sorted at the dealership, very straightforward job. They checked the key fob's programming while they were at it, just to be safe, but everything else was fine. Not a serious issue at all, more of a maintenance thing. The whole process took about 30 minutes. If you're worried about your mechanic, any Vauxhall dealer should be able to handle this, they've got the right diagnostic tools for EVs. Just make sure they're certified for electric vehicles. Quick tip: keep a spare key fob battery in your glove box. These batteries usually last 2-3 years, so it's good to be prepared when they start failing. Hope this helps!

Thanks for sharing your experience! That's really reassuring to hear it was just the key fob battery in your case. I think I'll try the dealership route like you suggested. Do you remember roughly how much they charged you for the whole thing? And has everything been working smoothly since then? Just want to make sure there weren't any surprise issues that popped up later.

Hey again! Yes, absolutely everything has been working perfectly since I got it fixed at the dealership! The total came to 37.50€ for replacing the key fob battery and checking the programming, money well spent if you ask me. The central locking works like a charm now, and those annoying dashboard warnings are completely gone. No surprise issues at all, it's been smooth sailing since the repair. It's funny how such a small thing like a key battery can cause such a headache, right? But that's all it was in my case with the Corsa-e, and given your symptoms sound identical, I'd bet it's the same for your Mokka. The dealership really did a thorough job checking everything while they had it, which gave me peace of mind. Definitely worth going to them instead of risking it with a mechanic you're not sure about. Plus, they've got all the proper EV diagnostic equipment. Let me know how it goes if you decide to get it checked out!

Just wanted to update everyone, got my Mokka sorted yesterday at the Vauxhall dealership! You were absolutely right about the key fob battery. Cost me around 40€, which wasn't too bad considering all the stress it was causing me. The technician was super helpful and even showed me how to check if the battery's running low for future reference. Such a relief it wasn't anything major! The whole process took about 45 minutes, and they did a quick system check while they were at it. Everything's working perfectly now, no more warning lights or locking issues. Definitely beats my previous mechanic experience! Thanks again for the advice about going to the dealership. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best ones. I'll definitely keep a spare battery in the glove box from now on. It's amazing how such a small thing can cause such a big headache! Really appreciate everyone's help with this!