MikeCapon
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| posted on 15/12/08 at 11:40 AM |
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OT Rover 414 Immobiliser code
Apologies for the off topic nature of this one but I need to get my old dad out of trouble.
He recently charged the battery on his Rover 414 (first registered Nov 96) and in typical belt and braces fashion decided to disconnect the battery
before charging. On reconnecting the battery and attempting to start the car the immobiliser prevents the car starting and apparently needs resetting
using a 4 digit code which is in the Security Information Card.
You've all guessed what comes next. Can't find the card anywhere..... Car is stuck (in his garage luckily) and my dad has no idea what to
do next.
So, does anyone know how to get round this one? Any help at all would be good as this car is his and my mum's only means of transport.
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 15/12/08 at 11:48 AM |
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Rovers have a backdoor sequence normally built into the car.
I use to have a 214 and this happened. The AA guy consulted his laptop in the van and then proceeded to open and close doors, bonnet etc in a certain
sequence.
After about 10 minutes it was sorted and the immobilser worked again.
So if your Dad or you are members ring them up.
Cheers
Nigel
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 15/12/08 at 11:49 AM |
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damn just read your location. If you or your Dad are a member of the equivalent of the AA they should be able to sort it.
Nigel
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 15/12/08 at 11:55 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jabbahutt
I use to have a 214 and this happened. The AA guy consulted his laptop in the van and then proceeded to open and close doors, bonnet etc in a certain
sequence.
 no doubt also known by 9/10 car thief’s...
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 15/12/08 at 11:57 AM |
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car thieves after Rover 214's?
its true noone escapes the credit crunch..
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 15/12/08 at 11:58 AM |
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Hi Nigel
Thanks for the suggestion. In fact my parents live near Wareham in Dorset so the AA may be a good answer. Only prob is that he is not a member. Does
AA cover apply to any car you are driving or just your own? If it's any car maybe another of his OAP pals could bail him out?
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 15/12/08 at 12:02 PM |
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it's the driver not the car that's covered so if one of your Dad's friends could help that should sort it
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 15/12/08 at 12:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cd.thomson
car thieves after Rover 214's?
its true noone escapes the credit crunch..
such crimes are used as indicators of total economic collapse
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mr henderson
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| posted on 15/12/08 at 12:34 PM |
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Some info here
http://www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=95030
Courtesy of google
John
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 15/12/08 at 12:38 PM |
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Thanks for that one John. I'd followed that one through earlier and it got me to Xparts who have the old Rover database with all the codes etc.
Unfortunateley they charge a fee which I want to try and avoid if I can..
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britishtrident
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| posted on 15/12/08 at 12:39 PM |
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You shouldn't need the Rover emergency access (which is unquie for each vehicle) all that should need to be done is the rolling codes in the
key fob and the 5AS imobiliser need to be resynched by pushing a sequence on the keyfob.
The Rover emergency access code isn't required because the 5AS and engine ECU still retain the key fobbs security ID.
The way to resynch the codes varies between Rover models the procedure should be in the cars manual.
But 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
If that dosen't work try unlocking the drivers door open it and push both buttons on the key fob 4 times (holding the buttons down for 2
seconds).
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McLannahan
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| posted on 15/12/08 at 12:56 PM |
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http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=5358
Some useful advice near the bottom of the posts...
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 15/12/08 at 01:08 PM |
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Thanks guys for all that useful information. Have passed all that onto my dad who will try this afternoon to get the beast fired up
Will keep you posted.
Particular thanks to britishtrident. How on earth do you have so much knowledge on Rover/BL stuff. I suspect you must have worked for them over a long
period. I worked for them too but left (made redundant) when they closed their motorsport dept. Hence all my insider knowledge ends in 1986....
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 16/12/08 at 11:42 AM |
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UPDATE - THE BEAST LIVES AGAIN!!!
Thanks to some very good help on here the car is now back up and running.
The method that did it was
Drivers door unlocked and open. Press both key fob buttons together 4 times, each time for 2 seconds.
My dad is now very
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