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GraveyDice · 05-06-2002, 21:31

In addition to my wee head-gasket problem, the remote locking handset appears to have a persistent battery-drain problem. I have had to replace the battery every two weeks.

The handset is for a 1996 Rover 416 Si (BRG, which of course makes a significant difference

).

After these problems started, I have had to replace the car battery (had no problems with the immobiliser as the AA keep the power supply constant).

Actually, I do not know if it is the battery, or a problem with the rolling codes. It will not lock or unlock.

Any advice?

Dr Dave · 05-06-2002, 22:28

I reckon you've got a knackered plip...

Have you got two plips? Try the other one if you have one.

Batteries don't just go flat; it will be a dodgy plip, in my experience.

Costs? About £50 for the pilp plus programming (approx £25 ish)

GraveyDice · 21-06-2002, 04:54

How odd.

After getting my car back after the head gasket replacement, the blips now work. Better than ever in fact.

I ain't complainin' - just a bit puzzled.

Dr Dave · 23-06-2002, 19:06

They can play up sometimes, for no apparent reason ???

05-06-2002, 21:31	#1
GraveyDice Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 6	More on remote locking In addition to my wee head-gasket problem, the remote locking handset appears to have a persistent battery-drain problem. I have had to replace the battery every two weeks. The handset is for a 1996 Rover 416 Si (BRG, which of course makes a significant difference ). After these problems started, I have had to replace the car battery (had no problems with the immobiliser as the AA keep the power supply constant). Actually, I do not know if it is the battery, or a problem with the rolling codes. It will not lock or unlock. Any advice?

21-06-2002, 04:54	#3
GraveyDice Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 6	Re: More on remote locking How odd. After getting my car back after the head gasket replacement, the blips now work. Better than ever in fact. I ain't complainin' - just a bit puzzled.

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