Key Fob Not Working

MGmike · 28th November 2019, 17:35

Hi. i have had three 75s and one ZT. i have bought both my sons a 25. I'm a bit of a Rover nut. I know it's not a 75, but my son's 25 is not starting. He dropped the key fob in a puddle and it stopped working. So he used the other one for a few weeks. Which he has now lost!!! So I've gone back to the original one. it doesn't work. I've tried holding button for ages to reset. I've tried using each button in turn many times to reset. I've even tried entering the EKA code via key turning in the lock. No joy. Finally i called out the RAC. They tested the fob and it isn't giving out any signal. I had previously put a brand new battery in it. The key opens and shuts the doors on the central locking. But I can't get around the immobiliser. Autolocksmiths are not interested. I really dont want to scrap this lovely little car. It's only done 58,000 miles and had only one previous owner from new. I spent £300 three weeks ago on new tyres etc to get it through its MOT. Any advice please....

28th November 2019, 17:35	#1
MGmike Regular poster MG ZT 190+ SE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ruislip Posts: 99 Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Key Fob Not Working Hi. i have had three 75s and one ZT. i have bought both my sons a 25. I'm a bit of a Rover nut. I know it's not a 75, but my son's 25 is not starting. He dropped the key fob in a puddle and it stopped working. So he used the other one for a few weeks. Which he has now lost!!! So I've gone back to the original one. it doesn't work. I've tried holding button for ages to reset. I've tried using each button in turn many times to reset. I've even tried entering the EKA code via key turning in the lock. No joy. Finally i called out the RAC. They tested the fob and it isn't giving out any signal. I had previously put a brand new battery in it. The key opens and shuts the doors on the central locking. But I can't get around the immobiliser. Autolocksmiths are not interested. I really dont want to scrap this lovely little car. It's only done 58,000 miles and had only one previous owner from new. I spent £300 three weeks ago on new tyres etc to get it through its MOT. Any advice please....