I usually visit the same local Esso filling station with my GTS. Invariably the entry/drive fails to turn on the ignition initially, but normally works on the second or third attempt. Yesterday I was stranded on the forecourt for around 25 minutes during which I faffed around trying to get some life into my motor.
Waving the key fob around the cabin made no difference whatsoever. Getting in and out of the car, remote locking/unlocking produced the same effect. Eventually, dangling the fob in the space between the steering wheel and dashboard brought about the desired result and to my great relief, the dash sprung to life and I was able to get on my way.
It only seems to happen on this particular forecourt - never anywhere else - and it occurs to me, as there are some electric vehicle charging points around 25 metres away, are these emitting some sort of mysterious signal that blocks my starting system.
Anyone else had a similar problem? Also, have you tried the suggested remedy of removing the dummy key and starting the car by inserting the real key in order to get you going again? I've yet to try this, but I think I may give it a dummy run before my next fill up!
Regards,
Clive
Waving the key fob around the cabin made no difference whatsoever. Getting in and out of the car, remote locking/unlocking produced the same effect. Eventually, dangling the fob in the space between the steering wheel and dashboard brought about the desired result and to my great relief, the dash sprung to life and I was able to get on my way.
It only seems to happen on this particular forecourt - never anywhere else - and it occurs to me, as there are some electric vehicle charging points around 25 metres away, are these emitting some sort of mysterious signal that blocks my starting system.
Anyone else had a similar problem? Also, have you tried the suggested remedy of removing the dummy key and starting the car by inserting the real key in order to get you going again? I've yet to try this, but I think I may give it a dummy run before my next fill up!
Regards,
Clive
