Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.6 fob resync?

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Fri 2 Jan 2009 15:00
96 1.6 fob resync? - krisg910
hi my battery died in my car and when i jumped it my fob wouldnt work, i know the fob is workin as its just a new 1 i got a few weeks back. some1 told me i might need to resync it, does any1 know how to do this. all help n advice would be welcome.

car is an r reg rover400

thanx
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Fri 2 Jan 2009 15:47
96 1.6 fob resync? - peterperfect
You will most probably have to have the fob re-programmed, Flat battery can cause the problem , jump leads cause more problems than they cure if not used properly.
Peter
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Fri 2 Jan 2009 19:51
96 1.6 fob resync? - krisg910
how do i get it reprogrammed, as i cant move the car because the immobiliser is on and u need fob to put it off. any idea how much it would cost.
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Fri 2 Jan 2009 20:11
96 1.6 fob resync? - bbroomlea{P}
If you have the handbook I think it tells you in there how to do it. I have a Rover 214 that I am assuming has the same alarm/immoboliser system as its the same age and I think from memory you press the unlock button 5 times in a row. Im not overly sure though as it was a while ago - try www.mg.rover.org search function as its where I found my cure!

Edited by bbroomlea{P} on 02/01/2009 at 20:11

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Fri 2 Jan 2009 20:19
96 1.6 fob resync? - peterperfect
OVERIDE code should be in hand book, when I programme them or if i supply and programme a new key i always supply overide code, mabe whoever supplied your new key could help?
Peter
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