Kuga Bumper Antenna Error

Hey, I'm having a weird issue with my 2010 Ford Kuga (gasoline engine). It's got about 84500 km on the clock. Lately, I've been getting an error stored in the error memory related to the bumper antenna. Now, the remote unlocking and locking doesn't work properly, and I can't even start the engine without the key physically in the ignition. From what I've read, it could be a defective cable or plug connection somewhere. Has anyone experienced anything similar? Any ideas where to start looking?

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Sounds familiar. I had something like that with my old Opel Corsa. The radio signal was terrible and the central locking went bonkers. Never thought it could be the antenna. What's a bumper antenna anyway?

Yeah, it's driving me nuts! A bumper antenna is basically just an antenna mounted inside the bumper, usually for the radio signal or, in my case, for the central locking system. Where exactly was the problem in your Corsa?

Ah, got it. With the Corsa, it turned out to be a corroded connection in the antenna mount. Best bet is to take it to a workshop. They'll check the connections and the antenna itself.

Thanks! I appreciate the help. I took it to the workshop, and you were spot on. It was indeed a defective cable at the antenna connector. Cost me 95€ to get it sorted. Everything's working fine now!

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