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by RetroRacer
Fri Jun 13, 2025 10:03 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Immobilised
Replies: 13
Views: 4231

Re: Immobilised

Tried the key in the drivers door thing again today and still immobilised. Looks like a new programmed key fob it is! I have one but it has never worked, I always used the other one which did (now lost). Please can someone tell me where the 5AS ECU is located? Or do instructions come with the order...
by RetroRacer
Tue Jan 21, 2025 4:58 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Immobilised
Replies: 13
Views: 4231

Re: Immobilised

Tried the key in the drivers door thing again today and still immobilised. Looks like a new programmed key fob it is! I have one but it has never worked, I always used the other one which did (now lost). Please can someone tell me where the 5AS ECU is located? Or do instructions come with the orderi...
by RetroRacer
Tue Jan 21, 2025 10:34 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Immobilised
Replies: 13
Views: 4231

Re: Immobilised

OK - early 5AS for sure. We can fix it in the RCOC for you. If you can post us your 5as ecu and fob Order here:- https://store.rover-coupe.com/services/56-162-lucas-5as-ecu-fob-postal-matching-service.html#/27-5as_matching_options-5as_matching_no_supplied_fobs if you have other fobs, we can prorgra...
by RetroRacer
Mon Jan 20, 2025 1:37 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Immobilised
Replies: 13
Views: 4231

Re: Immobilised

OK - early 5AS for sure. We can fix it in the RCOC for you. If you can post us your 5as ecu and fob Order here:- https://store.rover-coupe.com/services/56-162-lucas-5as-ecu-fob-postal-matching-service.html#/27-5as_matching_options-5as_matching_no_supplied_fobs if you have other fobs, we can prorgra...
by RetroRacer
Sun Jan 19, 2025 2:01 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Immobilised
Replies: 13
Views: 4231

Re: Immobilised

961tat wrote: Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:23 pm Well if you tell us all what car it is and engine we may have a chance 🤔
As is says in my signature, 1994 Rover 216 SLi it is also Auto 1.6 petrol with the honda engine, R8 platform.
Got a Lucas key fob that doesnt work.
Tried doing the key code in the drivers lock but its still immobilised.
by RetroRacer
Sat Jan 18, 2025 2:34 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Immobilised
Replies: 13
Views: 4231

Immobilised

After the car being stood for a year the battery was flat. Jumped using another car and alarm went off straight away. Now car is immobilised and will not turn over. Replaced fob battery. Still nothing. Have tried pressing the button on the fob numerous times, nothing. Have tried the key in the drive...
by RetroRacer
Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: Upgrades & Modifications
Topic: Cabriolet Front Strut Brace
Replies: 8
Views: 4002

Re: Cabriolet Front Strut Brace

That looks awesome 👌
Love the colour of your car too.
by RetroRacer
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:50 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Boot problems
Replies: 8
Views: 8224

Re: Boot problems

Thank you 99% of the time its the plastic buffer that wears away perhaps we could 3D print this part one day 🤔 That would be helpful as it seems to be a common problem. Inevitable really when you mix plastic with metal parts, would it not be better to make one out of metal? Or wouls that just poten...
by RetroRacer
Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Rear Light Cluster Leak
Replies: 14
Views: 13093

Re: Rear Light Cluster Leak

I have this mysterious wet boot issue too... I was in the boot all afternoon yesterday after detailing the car. All areas mentioned above are bone dry... apart from the area around the base of the vent on the passenger side. I assume this is just down to condensation and there is not a lot I can do ...
by RetroRacer
Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:22 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Electrification of Classics-yes or No?
Replies: 6
Views: 9818

Re: Electrification of Classics-yes or No?

I'm sorry I just don't think you can retain the original 'feel' of an older car with an electric motor, you just can't. It's a facsimile. It's like a Western town film set, with nothing real or relatable to the façade behind. It's clever, yes, but ultimately, soulless, eg there's no way you could c...