Central Locking Problems

[oneeighttwo]

Hi All
I wonder if any of you guys can help.

I went to Renault as i've had a problem for a while where I have not been able to use the 'blip' on my key. Replaced the battery and ordered a new key which Renault have programmed (needed a new key anyway). However this has not resolved the problem.

On my invoice they have noted the following

Central Locking - Requires UCH Estimate to replace £344.40

I don't know what a UCH is, but I know what £344.40 english pounds is, and I would'nt mind keeping as much of it as possible!! Is this something I could fix myself? Is a UHC some sort of sensor? I'm going to give GDI a ring later to see if its something they could do, but has anyone else had the same problem?

Thanks in advanced

Paul

 

[oneeighttwo]

Ok i've done a search, and i've found out what a UCH is. By what I can tell all Renault have to do is replace it a programme it? Is a UCH expeensive or is it just Renaults labour charge bumping up the cost. From what i've read its not something I can do.

 

[Millsy]

i had a quote the other day for a UCH for my car, albeit a lesser model its probably a similar price to yours, it was £176+vat plus about an hours labour, so only around £260 with my local renault specialist.

the problem i have is thats what they think is stopping the central locking working, but mine is intermittent e.g. sometimes it locks/unlocks with the key and other times it doesnt. i want to be 110% sure its the UCH if im going to spend that sort of money.

Keep us updated with what you do mate.

 

[oneeighttwo]

I'll let you know how I get on, my key fob just does'nt work at all!! I would'nt of thought the UCH would be much different between the models. (i'm no expert though!!) I just think my local dealer is rubbish, i'm never been confident with them. I've not phoned GDI yet so we will see!!

Paul.

 

[oneeighttwo]

I've spoke with Andy at GDI, he could fit one, but not code it to the car. I've spoke to another Renault garage (not a dealership) but they want to run another diagnostic test on it to confirm Renault are right about the problem. but thats £50. He said he could do the work just on what the Renault Dealership say without the diag test, but if they are wrong, thats £300 or whatever its gonna cost to replace a UCH that may not need replacing.