BIO-PWR
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Hello - Have a 2015 Sportwagen S 6MT with just under 30k miles. For the past month or so I have been receiving a "Keyless Start Faulty" warning (with a lovely "ding!") on the dash, and a yellow exclamation point warning light. The warning re-occurs every time I open / close the door (driver's), every time I open a window (any), when I come to a stop, when I set off and when I lock/unlock the doors with the fob or the driver door panel. Luckily the incessant beeping stops once I get on the highway / am driving continuously.
The car runs and drives perfectly and I would be OK living without the keyless door opening - I have no problem pushing a button on the fob / keeping the car unlocked. I just want the dinging and warning message to go away!
I have a RossTech cable and it tells me that the fault is originating from the Driver door antenna. I was able to disable the KESSY system but not the system that warns me that there is a fault with the KESSY system. For that I need a security code that I cannot find.
So my questions are thus: Has anyone had this problem? If so, what did you do about it? Is it possible to simply disable the warnings using VCDS?
I'm told by my dealer that I likely need to replace the entire door handle (ie, special tools and paintwork required). The car is Malone#2 (so fun!) and I'm wary of factory diagnostic equipment. I may flash back to stock and have the dealer take care of this under warranty unless you kind folks have a better solution for me! I would rather save increasing my re-flash count for any potential future serious problems, not this little luxury feature problem.
Thanks
-E
The car runs and drives perfectly and I would be OK living without the keyless door opening - I have no problem pushing a button on the fob / keeping the car unlocked. I just want the dinging and warning message to go away!
I have a RossTech cable and it tells me that the fault is originating from the Driver door antenna. I was able to disable the KESSY system but not the system that warns me that there is a fault with the KESSY system. For that I need a security code that I cannot find.
So my questions are thus: Has anyone had this problem? If so, what did you do about it? Is it possible to simply disable the warnings using VCDS?
I'm told by my dealer that I likely need to replace the entire door handle (ie, special tools and paintwork required). The car is Malone#2 (so fun!) and I'm wary of factory diagnostic equipment. I may flash back to stock and have the dealer take care of this under warranty unless you kind folks have a better solution for me! I would rather save increasing my re-flash count for any potential future serious problems, not this little luxury feature problem.
Thanks
-E