I have a similar problem, the key physically starts the car via the ignition but will not lock the car when trying to use the buttons on the key's fob. I've changed the batteries and it appears to be working because the LED lights up on the fob when the buttons are pressed. The central locking can be operated from inside the car. The stereo is also not the the original, I fitted the stereo myself using an amp bypass lead. The fault with the key/central locking didn't arise until sometime after the stereo exchange. Any Ideas?