Remote locking/immobiliser failure
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Remote locking/immobiliser failure
This morning the car was fine, I used it to do some shopping, got home and it sat outside the house all day. This evening the remote does nothing and when I turn the ignition key I get all the dashboard lights on and the immobiliser warning bleeping. I've checked everything I can, which is the battery in the remote, and although it registered a full 3 volts I replaced it just in case. Where to next? The car is a 03 TF, I'm the 4th owner so the security card and EKA are long gone. It has a Lucas alarm system with a type 17TN key fob. If I replace the fob, how do I code it to the LCU or do I have to replace that too? Please don't tell me that would need a new ECU as well. Help please
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Re: Remote locking/immobiliser failure
have you tried resyncing the fob by repeatedly pressing the lock button until it locks?
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Re: Remote locking/immobiliser failure
You will need to have the fob coded to the alarm by a garage with an MG Rover T4 computer. They will be able to let you have the EKA codes at the same time.Bowline5 wrote:If I replace the fob, how do I code it to the LCU or do I have to replace that too? Please don't tell me that would need a new ECU as well. Help please
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Re: Remote locking/immobiliser failure
OK so now I'm totally confused. Last night I researched online and did all the multiple press tests, test modes etc in the dark with a torch. This morning I got in the car, I had not locked it, put the key in the ignition and after a couple of bleeps from the immobiliser it started. Next job I think is to get it to my friendly local mechanic and run a diagnostic and prevent it failing again.
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Re: Remote locking/immobiliser failure
Sounds like you need to replace the battery in the key fob...
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Re: Remote locking/immobiliser failure
They will only be able to access it if they have MGR specific equipment.Bowline5 wrote:.....Next job I think is to get it to my friendly local mechanic and run a diagnostic and prevent it failing again.
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