Jazz 03 key problem

[guest1646]

My car has no remote fob/keys and I do open all doors from the driver's side since it's still central locking.

I have noticed that the key was becoming stiff to go into the key hole in the last few weeks but it would not go in at all since yesterday.
I managed to open all doors once yesterday  through the booth lock which never worked for me but even that is not working again.

Has anyone experienced this and what should be next step to resolve  this please


Thanks

[guest2982]

if I'm not mistaken there is a lock on passenger side as well, which opens all doors.
obviously u can buy a fob off ebay for £15-20 and program it to your vehicle yourself(turning key in ignition in special sequence and pressing buttons on the fob)

[guest1646]

Are you saying it is possible to remotely open the doors if I buy a fob and get it programmed?

Also, should I be able to open from the passenger side? Because I always open all doors using the key from the driver's side, I have not tried it from the passenger side in the past.

Also, should the booth open all the doors or just itself?

Thanks

[chrisc]

Get a locksmith to disassemble and reassemble the lock.  I have seen it where idiots insert something (an ice-cream stick) into the lock and leave bits behind, or else an inept theft attempt

[guest1646]

Thanks. I was thinking probably someone has tampered with it and you can be right. I reckon I should be able to take it to a garage instead of Honda for checks!

[guest2982]

Are you saying it is possible to remotely open the doors if I buy a fob and get it programmed?

I did it for my 2002 1.4SE, not sure about other models, I guess it should be a standard as of 21st century
I did not like idea of using key each time, ordered few more keys, there is a topic on here "replacement keys"

Also, should I be able to open from the passenger side? Because I always open all doors using the key from the driver's side, I have not tried it from the passenger side in the past.
Also, should the booth open all the doors or just itself?

yeah, all 3 locks open all locks(at least on my car)

[chrisc]

Thanks. I was thinking probably someone has tampered with it and you can be right. I reckon I should be able to take it to a garage instead of Honda for checks!

Not garage, a locksmith.

[guest3415]

 hi I'm having the same problem drivers door not working with key and I am thinking of going keyless do I need the whole thing including the control unit or do I just need the key fob? thanks in advance

[chrisc]

Keyless is fine until the remote stops working.  Murphy's law asserts that this will occur when you are in a remote spot 100km from home with no mobile phone reception.

I own a locksmiths shop and they fix 10 car door locks a day.  This is an ongoing problem.  Not many Hondas, but plenty of Fords, Nissans and Toyotas.  80% due to theft attempts and 20% due to the owner forcing an incorrect key into the lock.

You must have a backup, so I would recommend getting it fixed.

If you change the cylinder, you can keep the remote part as the metal key part attaches to it.

[guest3340]

Have you tried just spraying WD40 into the key hole and working the lock. Before the days of remotes this is what us olds did to remedy sticky locks

[guest1646]

I think I might just have a solution to this now....
I have met this guys through ebay who sell the REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY CENTRAL LOCKING KIT for HONDA JAZZ CRV for just £25.

That cheap but since I can't fit/install it, he has introduced me to another guy (auto-electrician) who will fit it for £75.

I have been leaving my car unlocked which can be very serious if people spot that they can enter.

The other day that I spoke to Honda, they were quoting around £130 for the parts alone and even if they replace the barrell or tumbler of whatever, from other's experience, it can happen again.

As this model 1.4 S do not come with remote key, if the guys install this and it works properly, it could be what I have been wanting for sometime ...for £100

[DV]

Is it the same as this one: http://www.hawkcaralarm.com/UniversalUpgradeRemoteKeylessForCentralLock.aspx?

[guest1646]

No, it is this one - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320655446497&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123



Anybody used any of the 2 for a feedback.....as I have got an appointment to do it at their workshop tomorrow!

[DV]

I should install mine tomorrow if it is not raining.

[chrisc]

A remote is def the answer.  Suits us lazy buggers.  I got a remote garage door motor 20 years ago to make sure my wife parked inside the garage.  If we left the car outside these huge Ibis birds we have here sit on the tree above and drop pudding sized poos on the car, usually on the windscreen