New Owner And Central Locking Issues

[RSTurbo50]

I purchased my 2000 W Lexus IS200 Sport last weekend. The car has been running fine. However, last night I used the keyfob to open the doors on the car. Absolutely nothing, no response. I used the 2 spare keys and again nothing. The red lights on the fob come on but I am unable to open the doors.

I opened the drivers door manually with the key and the alarm goes off for about 20 seconds then stops. Can anyone shed any light on this and what I need to do to get the car open without the alarm screaming.

Thanks

Stuart

[BenIS]

May be worth replacing the batteries in the fobs. It doesnt take much to power the light but there may just be too little power left to unlock the car. Ive had this before.

[RSTurbo50]

Just bought a new Battery for one of the fobs. Problem is, I cant find a screwdriver small enough for me to take the screw out. Been pretty much everywhere and nobody has one..

Any ideas?

[wendle]

You could try a watch repairers, or possibly a opticians, both must use small screwdrivers

[BenIS]

just a cheap glasses repair set but like wendle says just try opticians or watch repairers first.

[mikeyv]

Pound shop small screwdriver set, but check size of small philips before buying as they vary a lot - I have 3 sets, but only one has a philips small enough.

[RSTurbo50]

Right iv managed to get a new Battery in the fob and no different. Still unable to unlock the car through the fob. Does anyone have any other ideas??

[BenIS]

Sorry chap not really.

[RSTurbo50]

Auto electrician maybe??