No Key Recognised

[gninnam]

So - having to use the key in the ignition because when I try to use the keyless entry or start the car from the start button I get 'No Key Recognised' on the centre display.

I believe I need the update that Nigel had to get rid of his Battery is knackered prompt - could this be the cause?

Cheers

[PsYcHe]

I get it now an again, usually when the battery in the key is starting to get low, more often if my phone is in that pocket.

Have you tried a new battery in the key?

[snapdragon]

Does it need the battery to work?
My car came with a plastic key with no battery and no remote, but it can be used for start authorisation.

[gninnam]

Originally Posted by PsYcHe

I get it now an again, usually when the battery in the key is starting to get low, more often if my phone is in that pocket.

Have you tried a new battery in the key?

Not changed. Does it not use the same as the plipper as that works ok?

[gninnam]

Originally Posted by snapdragon

Does it need the battery to work?
My car came with a plastic key with no battery and no remote, but it can be used for start authorisation.

Not tried the second key...

[snapdragon]

Originally Posted by gninnam

Not tried the second key...

Probably the antennas in the centre console near the cupholder or their wiring.
It is called KESSY if I remember.
Maybe a VCDS scan will reveal a faulty antenna?

[PsYcHe]

The plipper will work when the battery is too low for the remote key function. I usually find that it'll start giving the odd 'no key' warning when starting, then when going along randomly for a few seconds, and just gets worse until a new battery, was the same in my PF too.

[gninnam]

Will try the battery change first. Cheers