I have a 2003 Targa. Went to play basketball at the Y today, when I returned to the car the ket light was stuck on and would not open anything. I had to open manually with the key, the alarm starting going off until I put the key in the ignition. The key light is still stuck on.

Does anyone have any suggestions/comments on this -- THANKS!!!

 

Someone on Rennlist suggested that I re-insert the battery or try a new battery.

Pryed out the old battery,re-inserted it / tried a new one - LIGHT STILL ON. I'll car the dealer in the AM.

I'll keep this post up to date on what I find in case it helps someone else.

 

I had a similar situation once. Light stayed on until I key-fobbed the locks. Then the key-fob wouldn't unlock the doors. Then the alarm went as did yours. I just replaced my key-fob battery and it never happened again... but I don't understand how that could have solved my or your problem?

 

I called the dealer today about it and they said that it had to be a low battery. I bought a new battery, no change. I'll call them agin on Tuesday. Keep you posted.

 

It's not the battery but I cant be any more help than that. Had the same problem. Brought it to the dealer and he reset something but I couldn't see what. A week later it happened to the other key! Waiting for spring tune up to reset the other one.

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Called the dealer today, they said that it will take about 1-1/2 hours with the car to reset it (if it is a bad key they will have to get another).

 

Interesting. Took my dealer 1 minute to reset something.

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If it's a warranty item, don't sweat it. The 1.5 hour figure comes from waiting for the tech to free up to sit in the car with the PST2 - the actual programming takes 10 minutes tops.

 

charnock did the dealer say it could possibly be the key? Interesting...

 

Curious as to what this ends up being. My dealer reset the key without the car there.

 

Yeah, I tried to mail him the key but he said that he must have the car there. He said that it would take 1.5 hours and I could schedule anytime. It is under warranty!!! Keep you posted.