Key Fob Prob

bilzin · 29th July 2015, 19:24

When I bought my 75 it came with 2 keys, one of which had a damaged fob in that the rubbers covering the switches had worn through.
I purchased a replacement fob from a well known auction site and completed the repair in no time at all, both buttons lighting the indicator LED when pressed.

However, when I tried to use it on my car I found that the fob unlocked and locked the car, switched the ignition circuit to position 2, but when I tried to start the car....diddly squat ! the only thing I noticed was that the fuel gauge light went very dim. I tried my other key immediately and the car started as normal !

Anyone else had this problem I wonder ?

ta muchly

Bilzin

wooly12345 · 29th July 2015, 19:26

Have you also transferred the immobiliser chip which is called the transponder...

wooly12345 · 29th July 2015, 19:29

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See pic above

Cable Tie · 29th July 2015, 19:31

as above but make sure if you havent put a little bit of bluetack /doublesided tape to hold it in place cos if you lose it it will be expensive

bilzin · 29th July 2015, 19:31

I transferred all the 'gubbins' from the old fob and also the blade....still diddly !

Might have to tie my remaining key to my mittens !

B

bilzin · 29th July 2015, 19:43

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Originally Posted by wooly12345

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Thanks guys...all done and serviceable once more, although the 'expert' on Gluetube never mentioned it

I owe several beer tokens I think....see yers all in the mess later

B

wooly12345 · 29th July 2015, 23:46

Glad you got it sorted, you wouldn't believe how many members swap th the electronics forgetting the transponder and then throw the old fob case in the bin....

marinabrian · 30th July 2015, 07:08

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Originally Posted by wooly12345

Glad you got it sorted, you wouldn't believe how many members swap th the electronics forgetting the transponder and then throw the old fob case in the bin....

There is of course a remedy to this if you do happen to misplace the transponder

Brian

Poggit · 30th July 2015, 10:12

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

There is of course a remedy to this if you do happen to misplace the transponder

Brian

One for you Brian-do you see any problem in removing the transponder and taping it under the cowl near to the ignition- S daughters both have only one key and this option,combined with an extra key blade only second key ,would provide an emergency back up. Would the ecu get confused with a the transponder being in the car with the doors locked on the remote?
I know the correct route is to have a proper programmed second key but economy is the key here(sorry).

Apologies for thread hi jack

bilzin · 30th July 2015, 10:48

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Originally Posted by wooly12345

Glad you got it sorted, you wouldn't believe how many members swap th the electronics forgetting the transponder and then throw the old fob case in the bin....

good job I hadn't put my garbage out then innit ?

29th July 2015, 19:24	#1
bilzin Avid contributor Rover 75 V6 Connoisseur Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Swindon Posts: 113 Thanks: 80 Thanked 49 Times in 18 Posts	Key Fob Prob When I bought my 75 it came with 2 keys, one of which had a damaged fob in that the rubbers covering the switches had worn through. I purchased a replacement fob from a well known auction site and completed the repair in no time at all, both buttons lighting the indicator LED when pressed. However, when I tried to use it on my car I found that the fob unlocked and locked the car, switched the ignition circuit to position 2, but when I tried to start the car....diddly squat ! the only thing I noticed was that the fuel gauge light went very dim. I tried my other key immediately and the car started as normal ! Anyone else had this problem I wonder ? ta muchly Bilzin __________________ Make Yarmouth great again

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29th July 2015, 19:31	#5
bilzin Avid contributor Rover 75 V6 Connoisseur Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Swindon Posts: 113 Thanks: 80 Thanked 49 Times in 18 Posts	I transferred all the 'gubbins' from the old fob and also the blade....still diddly ! Might have to tie my remaining key to my mittens ! B __________________ Make Yarmouth great again

29th July 2015, 19:29	#3
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29th July 2015, 23:46	#7
wooly12345 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Liverpool Posts: 610 Thanks: 98 Thanked 121 Times in 98 Posts	Glad you got it sorted, you wouldn't believe how many members swap th the electronics forgetting the transponder and then throw the old fob case in the bin....