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victorlohe

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Registered: 2025-08-07

Posts: 3

New key?

Hi

I have a 2004 Citroen Dispatch with remote central locking, but the key fob isnt working anymore.

Every where i go, i get told that it's impossible to get a new keyfob with remote, but i just cant believe it.

I have lexia, can i try to re-connect the old key? or have any of you found another option?

Thanks,
Victor

tee_cee

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Registered: 2016-03-18

Posts: 633

Re: New key?

Worth checking the micro switches on the pcb, they are easily broken. You can always check if the RF is working with a cheap key fob tester, or a software defined radio setup (if you have the spare time).
Other than that you could buy an old keyfob/pcb off ebay eg https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/396315200474 I always found it easier to look for C8 or Xantia fobs which are the same.
Lexia can be used to add the remote, but just be aware that you will need the 4 character alpha numeric code that came with the original van to access the key programming pages.

JohnDragonMan

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From: Derby, East Midlands, UK

Registered: 2020-06-02

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Re: New key?

you can use an old LW or AM radio to "hear" the transmissions (yes eve though they are hundreds of MHZ away on 433.925mhz)
its very handy when diagnosing if a keyfob/plip is actually working when you press a button! the same thing works for old style IR TV remotes too.

i am in favour of the small push button switches not working. i never bothered repairing mine (i had a go but due to water getting into the key it was more than i could be bothered to repair as i was putting an after market TOAD AI 606 alarm in anyway.)

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victorlohe

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Registered: 2025-08-07

Posts: 3

Re: New key?

I bought a blank but original new key fob off eBay, thanks for the replies!

tee_cee

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Registered: 2016-03-18

Posts: 633

Re: New key?

I bought a blank but original new key fob off eBay, thanks for the replies!

A new key fob for 2004? I'd be interested in seeing the listing