Flat battery and broken key double whammy

Micktut · 10th July 2020, 15:32

My wife's Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 automatic found itself with a totally flat battery after many weeks without use. Connecting the charger prompted the alarm to sound, so I removed the battery to charge, but with the same result when re-connected. At the same time, the car key casing is broken, there is no key battery or ability for the key to become operable. She would normally lock/unlock via the keyhole. Hence I could not operate the key fob in order to help with the alarm sounding problem.

Help would be much appreciated.

dattrike · 10th July 2020, 15:37

Once the battery is charged, reconnect battery then turn on the ignition, that should turn the alarm off.

COLVERT · 10th July 2020, 21:40

It is ALWAYS best with the R75 to have two good keys. Having less you can end up with lots of problems.

( Plus expenses. )

Your battery. Charge for at least 30 hours. You might just get away with saving it.---

SD1too · 11th July 2020, 08:02

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Originally Posted by Micktut

... the car key casing is broken, there is no key battery ...

Hi Mick and

to the club.

If you're DIY-minded replacement cases are available for your key but there are a lot of poor quality reproductions about. If you're interested I can advise on what to look for.

What do you mean that there's no key battery?

Simon

10th July 2020, 15:32	#1
Micktut Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Wokingham Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Flat battery and broken key double whammy My wife's Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 automatic found itself with a totally flat battery after many weeks without use. Connecting the charger prompted the alarm to sound, so I removed the battery to charge, but with the same result when re-connected. At the same time, the car key casing is broken, there is no key battery or ability for the key to become operable. She would normally lock/unlock via the keyhole. Hence I could not operate the key fob in order to help with the alarm sounding problem. Help would be much appreciated.

10th July 2020, 15:37	#2
dattrike Posted a thing or two V6 2ltr auto in copperleaf +CDTI Auto in Royal Blue on loan to Son Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Posts: 1,709 Thanks: 105 Thanked 476 Times in 267 Posts	Once the battery is charged, reconnect battery then turn on the ignition, that should turn the alarm off. __________________

10th July 2020, 21:40	#3
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	It is ALWAYS best with the R75 to have two good keys. Having less you can end up with lots of problems. ( Plus expenses. ) Your battery. Charge for at least 30 hours. You might just get away with saving it.---