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99 - central locking not working after batt change - gillygingles
can anyone help me my battery died on my rover 214si took it to the garage but now my central locking isn't working any suggestions on how to make it work ???

Edited by Pugugly on 04/04/2009 at 14:44

99 - central locking not working after batt change - Jon P
First, g-g, I would ask the garage their advice. Your central-locking worked before they had contact with your car, and now it does not.

Second, I would check any associated fuses. Is there any other electrical item which has also stopped working? This could be on the same circuit/fuse.

Finally, could it be a problem with a remote key fob battery going flat? May be too coincidental to be considered, but worth a thought.

Good luck.
99 - central locking not working after batt change - topbloke
i can only assume that the key would need re-syncronising with the car, is there anything in the owners manual ! ,regards TB
99 - central locking not working after batt change - Doc

You may have to perform the following sequence if your vehicle's battery has gone flat or it is disconnected.


If your key fob has just stopped working try this:

1. Unlock your vehicle with the key in the drivers door lock, do not open the door.
2. Press the right hand button lock button (the button with the padlock symbol or the dimpled button) on the key fob 4 to 8 times.

If the above fails try this:

1. Open the key fob
2. Remove the battery
3. Press any button 10 ten times, and the same with the other button
4. Refit the battery or a new battery
5. Unlock the vehicle with the key in the drivers door lock, do not open the door
6. Press the right hand button lock button (the button with the padlock symbol or the dimpled button) on the key fob 4 to 8 times


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