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Keyfob has become slow to unlock my Mondeo

A year ago my keyfob began to take several goes to lock/unlock the car. The main dealer changed the battery (in the fob) but the problem persists. Is it easily fixed, or does it imply the sort of bill that means I should change the car?

Asked on 16 October 2012 by Eeyore

Answered by Honest John
The fob itself may be faulty. Try getting a replacement from Timpsons.

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