alhambra 1998 key re-synchronizing

[drswoz]

i need to re-synchronize my key but the manual dosn't help very much can anyone help

[kenney]

If the vehicle has electric windows, synchronisation is only possible when the windows are closed.
– Insert key into door lock and turn key three times upwards (unlocking direction).
– The key must be held in the unlock state for 0.5 seconds within any 5 second period.
– Remove key from door lock, push and hold down lock button on key.
– Press unlock button twice and then release lock button.
The send LED on the key flashes five times for verification.
The control light in the door trim of the driver's door responds to the initialisation code of the control unit by flashing five times itself.
The key has been reconfigured

[drswoz]

ive now changed the battery's in the key and that now flashes 5 times but the trim light stays solid red ..any suggestions?

[kenney]

Do you have the ignition on ?

[drswoz]

no . i only have the one key and that one was in the door lol

[kenney]

I think that is the problem then,from what i recall the ignition must be on
This procedure is a bit different but you can try
If the vehicle is equipped with electric windows then the windows must be closed for the synchronizing sequence.

‒ Insert key in door lock and turn forwards 3 times (to unlock).
‒ The key must be held for 0.5 seconds in unlock position each time.
‒ Remove key from door lock, press and hold key lock button and point key in direction of interior mirror within 5 seconds.
‒ For checking procedure, the warning lamp lights up in driver's door trim panel.
‒ Press unlock button 3 times then release lock button.
‒ The key is recoded. For checking, the warning lamp flashes in driver's door trim panel.