[Brian Green]

I am told by my rover dealer that i need the bar code for my original r/c fob before they can programme in a replacement. As they sold me the car as an ex rover fleet car and i dont have a bar code can anyone tell me if this is correct or if there is a way round. I do know the manual key code to disarm the alarm.

( 1997 Rover 820 fastback )
Cheers

Brian Green

 

[Sejin26]

There is no way they can code your current fobs. There used to be record but as your Rover is a BMW Eire model there will be no record's of them on file. So you will have to purchase a complete set of two. They are not cheap.

 

[Brian Green]

Thanks - that was quick!

I do want to replace the fobs. I've been quoted £65 + vat + a charge for programming them in - but they still say they need the original bar code.

Was it really made in Eire??

 

[Sejin26]

No I have not got the hang of this laptop keyboard. What I meant was the car is from the BMW era where records wear very slack.

 

[Tenesmus]

Yes, Rover drivers wear slacks...

 

[Guest]

www.alarmremotes.co.uk they can supply self programme remotes for most Rover models and say that the 800 is coming soon. Give them a bell and see what they say.

Edit: just checked - apparently 600/800 fobs are now available. http://www.alarmremotes.co.uk/new_page_4.htm

 

[Brian Green]

Thanks Richard - Thats great. I will contact them first thing next week!



Regards



Brian Green

 

[WJB]

Anyone tried these self programmable remotes? I am tempted to get one as I don't have a working spare.
There is also a 'universal' four button one listed for only £34, which is what luffield quoted to try reprogramming the old one to get it to work. With this you could program the one fob to work two different cars.