Nissan Almera car won't unlock with key fob

Car: Nissan Almera
Variant: 1.5 SVE
Model Year: 2006
Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
Hi, I have a 06 Nissan Almera. The key fob will lock the car but won't unlock it. I have to use the key to get in the passenger side. When I start the car and open the drivers side the central locking opens all doors. As the central locking motors/actuators appear to be working I'm thinking its a faulty unlock button on the key fob. My plan is to buy a second hand key fob and reprogramme it. Any advice or other suggestions would be very gratefully received. Thanks!
Posted: Aug 6, 2014 (10 years ago)
Try re programming first ?
Posted Aug 6, 2014 (10 years ago)
Thanks Whittingehame. I tried reprogramming. I got into reprogramming mode but it wouldn't recognise either the old remote or the new one. A friend checked the remotes and they're both putting out a signal so I'm a bit stumped as to what to try next.
Posted Aug 8, 2014 (10 years ago)
Is this the procedure you tried ?

NISSAN

Remote Control Fob Procedures:

The Central Door locking is controlled by the Multi-Remote Control system which controls
the door locking, door super locking and emergency hazard reminders.

When the doors are locked and unlocked the unit flashes the hazard lights once for lock and twice for unlock.

A maximum of four remote controls are allowed to be programmed:

ALMERA
ALMERA TINO
PRIMERA
MAXIMA
MICRA
SERENA
VANETTE CARGO
TERANO II

Ensure all the doors have been unlocked, either by using a good transponder key or remote
control plip key.

Procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch from Position 0 to ON 6 times within 10 seconds.
2. Next, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Leave key in ignition switch.
3. Wait 2 seconds then the system will enter programming mode and will flash the warning
lights twice.
4. Press and HOLD the unlock button on the Plip.
5. While pressing the unlock button, press the lock button 3 times.
6. Release the unlock button.
7. The warning lights will flash once to indicate successful programming.
8. Repeat procedure 4 to 7 for up to 4 plip key’s.
9. When completed turn ignition ON, and the warning lights will flash 2 times.
10. Remove key, and check all plip key’s for operation.
NOTE : The programming mode will stop when either the ignition is switch ON, 4 plip keys
have been programmed or no input signal either from the switch or plip keys has been received
for 120 seconds.


There are quite a few companies offering fob repairs i.e

http://www.keyfobrepair.co.uk/Nissan+nats+Key+fob+repair+Almera-Micra-Primera-Terrano-X-Trail/0_CAAA025_CAAA005/PRAA036.htm

http://www.autotronics.co.uk/cscart/remote-car-key-fob-repair-and-replacement/nissan/

http://www.pots-of-gold.co.uk/products.php?cat=12
Posted Aug 9, 2014 (10 years ago)

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