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Andyp

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2001 WJ won't unlock!
« on: November 01, 2019, 11:01:42 PM »
I haven't driven my WJ for about 2 weeks but I have unlocked it this week to load up for a charity shop run tomorrow. All seemed OK but when I parked next to it tonight I noticed that the alarm LED is now on constantly (alarm was fine, LED flashed during arming but then went off last time I paid attention). I thought I'll unlock it and run it for a few minutes and then lock it again. However, neither remote will unlock it now! I assume the alarm will go off if I unlock it with the key, will the alarm disable if I then start it up? I suspect the battery may be low so may have to jump it but I can't think what else to try.
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Re: 2001 WJ won't unlock!
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2019, 07:10:54 PM »
Panic over! It was just a flat battery. The alarmed didn't go off, just the hazards when I attached the jump leads. A good run and the alarm seems to be behaving itself now.
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Re: 2001 WJ won't unlock!
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2019, 08:16:30 PM »
When the WJ's battery power drops all kinds of weird shit happens.

Good you got it sorted. :023:
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Re: 2001 WJ won't unlock!
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2019, 11:27:20 AM »
"a good run" won't be enough to fully charge a battery. I'd get it on a proper charger and then get it load tested. If it's bad it'll only get worse in the cold.
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Re: 2001 WJ won't unlock!
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2019, 12:23:06 PM »
It isn't currently my daily driver but my wife's Hyundai is in the garage so she's using it daily at the moment. I'm going to put a new battery in it relatively soon though. The run was two half hour A road trips but I'll keep an eye on it in the short term.
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