5 years ago when my car was supplied (via my last employer), it remained unused for over six months, whilst title was established. When I bought it with 419 miles on the clock, both sets of keys operated the doors etc manually, but neither set operated the remote functions.
Post crash of Rover, and no warranty, I took it to an Auto Electrician, who successfully programmed the one set I had with me at the time. to operate the doors etc.
Over the past 5 plus years I've tried to get the other set (with bar codes) working. Four ex main dealers and 2 members herein have tried unsuccessfully to enter the bar codes into the ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the T4 (Testbook version 4.Computer Diagnostic System). The last was Duncan, a few weeks ago, who confirmed the bar code tags don't relate to the key their attached to.
We concluded I try on all three main Rover forums, to gain a transponder with a genuine bar code attached in 'Items Wanted', as well as Ebay.
With nil responses, and no joy on the web, this morning I re-visited the original Auto Electrician who seemed confident he could provide the solution and for a very reasonable £35.
Somewhat conscious of my seemingly insoluble problem, I was pleased to let him try.
Upon returning a couple of hours later, I was advised both keys have now 'lost' the remote capability!
So now I only have the manual key operation, which means I keep tripping alarms etc etc.
The Electrician (a large established business locally), is going to refer the problem to an ex 'Rover' dealer, with a T4 tomorrow and loan me a car for the day.
My faith in 'Rover Dealers' with 'T'4's' is very low, so I expect I'll end up with a 'non -remote keyed' vehicle, around tea-time?
At worse, (now a likely probability as I reason it), I need 2 new transponders and barcodes from BMW at a cost circa to £400?
As this problem is something I want gone, I've decided to 'buy my way' out. Can anyone tell me how I go about this? Do I just pitch up at Mr BMW dealer (who's going to be so interested) and ask for transponders, complete with log-book, receipt for car etc, etc.
Any help appreciated ...
Post crash of Rover, and no warranty, I took it to an Auto Electrician, who successfully programmed the one set I had with me at the time. to operate the doors etc.
Over the past 5 plus years I've tried to get the other set (with bar codes) working. Four ex main dealers and 2 members herein have tried unsuccessfully to enter the bar codes into the ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the T4 (Testbook version 4.Computer Diagnostic System). The last was Duncan, a few weeks ago, who confirmed the bar code tags don't relate to the key their attached to.
We concluded I try on all three main Rover forums, to gain a transponder with a genuine bar code attached in 'Items Wanted', as well as Ebay.
With nil responses, and no joy on the web, this morning I re-visited the original Auto Electrician who seemed confident he could provide the solution and for a very reasonable £35.
Somewhat conscious of my seemingly insoluble problem, I was pleased to let him try.
Upon returning a couple of hours later, I was advised both keys have now 'lost' the remote capability!
So now I only have the manual key operation, which means I keep tripping alarms etc etc.
The Electrician (a large established business locally), is going to refer the problem to an ex 'Rover' dealer, with a T4 tomorrow and loan me a car for the day.
My faith in 'Rover Dealers' with 'T'4's' is very low, so I expect I'll end up with a 'non -remote keyed' vehicle, around tea-time?
At worse, (now a likely probability as I reason it), I need 2 new transponders and barcodes from BMW at a cost circa to £400?
As this problem is something I want gone, I've decided to 'buy my way' out. Can anyone tell me how I go about this? Do I just pitch up at Mr BMW dealer (who's going to be so interested) and ask for transponders, complete with log-book, receipt for car etc, etc.
Any help appreciated ...
Dave
