HELP - Immobiliser on Rover 216 won't work - key won't open the door - only manually and won't turn the engine over?

[robbo1967]

I have a Rover 216 R reg. I had to be towed back yesterday as the immobilser won't work. The key won't open the door using the key fob and it won't turn the engine over! Do I have to buy a new key which will cost me £59.99 for the key and £49.99 to be programmed? or can I put new batteries into the fob and re-programme - the rescue man from the garage thought I could?

[pauln90]

http://www.theanswerb...g/Question503161.html

[robbo1967]

Thanks for your suggestions pauln90 - I'll try them both

[robbo1967]

I've got the Rover working thanks to the advice regarding taking the battery out and pushing the buttons on the fob - thank you so much Paul90 as a single mum its lovely to have my wheels back and to know what to do in future! Thanks once again!