KeyFob RKE Programming Procedure: Opel Zafira 1998-2005
Opel Zafira 1998-2005 KeyFob Remote Keyless Entry Programming Procedure
Re-initializing Procedure
Note. If battery is replaced inside key fob or if key fob buttons are operated repeatedly whilst vehicle is out of range and central locking / alarm system becomes inoperative, carry out the following re-initializing procedure.
- Switch the ignition to the “ON” position
- Programming mode activated for 30 seconds
- Press either the “Lock” or Unlock” button on the key fob to be programmed
- Central locking system operates to indicate correct re-initializing.
- Repeat above procedure for all remaining key fobs.
- Confirm operation of key fobs by locking and unlocking vehicle using key fob buttons.
About Opel Zafira
The first generation of the Zafira was usually referred to as Zafira A, as was customary for Opel models. Developed with the aid of Porsche, the Zafira was first shown in concept form at the 1997 Frankfurt Auto Show, and entered series production in January 1999, with sales beginning in April. The Zafira achieved third place in the European Car of the Year for 2000, behind only the Fiat Multipla and Toyota Yaris.
The car was based on the same T platform as the 1998 Astra G, and shared much in common with that car. The Zafira A body was used in GM/Opel’s concept hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle the HydroGen3. Offered with a series of petrol engines and initially a single diesel offering, the “X” engines were replaced by the newer “Z” engine generation in 2000.
These featured variable intake manifolds and were able to meet Euro 3 emissions standards. A facelift was launched in February 2003.
The Opel Zafira had seven seats arranged in three rows, the back row of which could be folded into the floor, individually or together to create more space, rather than requiring that the extra seats be physically removed from the vehicle. The system was named Flex 7. In TüV’s ranking of the quality of three year old cars, the Zafira was by far the best Opel; only slightly behind the winning Ford Focus.
Introduced at Geneva in February 2001, the turbocharged Zafira OPC went on sale in October 2001. With 192 PS (141 kW), this was the fastest minivan on sale in Europe.Only available with a five speed manual transmission, 0–100 km/h (62 mph) can be reached in 8.2 seconds and the top speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
The popular two litre turbodiesels were complemented by a 125 PS (92 kW) 2.2 litre option in January 2002.[5] The Opel Zafira A was replaced by Zafira B in Europe, but was still sold in most other markets until 2012 (albeit that its cousin the Chevrolet Astra was discontinued in 2011), except for Australia and New Zealand, where the model was cancelled altogether. (Source Wiki)
