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Keyless entry system malfunction in Opel Meriva - experience and advice wanted

Hey guys! I have a problem with my Opel Meriva (gasoline, year of manufacture 2017, 139373km run). I can no longer lock or unlock the car and the lights flicker or sometimes go dark. After my last bad experience at the mechanic, I think it could possibly be a malfunction of the keyless entry system. Have any of you had similar experiences and can give me some advice on how to make the best of my mechanic visit?

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The conversation centers around a malfunction in the keyless entry system of a 2017 Opel Meriva, where the car cannot be locked or unlocked, and the lights flicker or go dark. A similar issue in an Opel Corsa was resolved by addressing a faulty ECU, which can cause erratic electrical behavior. Suggested solutions include having a mechanic inspect the ECU and checking the fuses and door handle electronics for potential issues.

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Maxeffect

Hey, I had a similar problem with my 2014 Opel Corsa. At that time I also had light problems and problems with the keyless entry. The mechanic checked the control unit and found that it was faulty. It was definitely a serious problem because the ECU is the brain of the car, it controls important components that keep your car running. So I would say have the mechanic take a look at your car's ECU. A faulty ECU can often cause erratic electrical power, so I would strongly suspect it. Good luck buddy!

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BjFisch (community.author)

Hey, thanks for the tip! That sounds pretty much like what my Meriva is doing... Stupid question maybe, but can you remember how much it cost you to repair or replace the ECU? And has anything else unforeseen come up since then? Greetings back, buddy!

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Maxeffect

Hey, no problem! Your question isn't silly at all, you have to know what you're getting yourself into, right? If I remember correctly, the cost of repairing the faulty control unit was around €1000. That was a hefty sum, but since then the car has been running like clockwork again and I've had no further problems, especially not with the malfunction of the keyless entry system. The mechanic did a really good job. So, take heart, buddy! It looks like an expensive visit, but it should solve your problem. Greetings back!

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BjFisch (community.author)

Thanks for telling me that so openly. That's a bit more than I'd hoped for, but if it really does run smoothly again afterwards, then I guess that's okay...I'll take your advice to heart and get my mechanic to take a look. Wish me luck that it goes as well for me as it does for you! See you buddy, and thanks again for the help!

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VAGFan

Hello, Check the fuses to see if they are all OK, then switch off the car or have it read out. Often the outside door handle is the problem, the electronics are usually located in the handle. Until then

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