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MG MGF Technical - One Key Fob Works, Other doesnt!

I had trouble as the Key Fob on my MGF (1998) was not working. I changed the battery but it has made no difference. The spare fob does work however. I have tried unlocking with the key then trying to lock with the broken fob, but it doesnt want to know. Any ideas much appreciated.
Graham

Graham,

Lifted from the FAQ pages.....

Reset the key fob:-
Remove the batteries
Press both buttons on the hand set for 5 seconds. This discharges the capacitor in the Fob.
Fit new batteries
Press the lock button 5-6 times to resyncronise the fobs.

Hope this helps.

Sam
Sam Murray

Graham
If Sam's advice doesn't do it, you need a new fob casing. Available from any MGR or Land Rover dealer priced at £3.70 ish.
The buttons were stuck on mine and since replacement, everything works fine.

TH
Tony Harrison

Thanks for your input. I have tried what Sam kindly suggested but it doesnt help.
The buttons do seem to "click" OK so do you think I would still need a new fob casing ?
Appreciate your help

Graham
G Vickers

Mine clicked as well, but made a poor contact. In short, they wear.
Tony Harrison

Graham

This is not MGF fob experience, but from another make of car. I had an intermittent fault on a fob and found five soldered joints on the printed circuit had come adrift. Presumably these can break when dropped. I soldered these up and the unit worked perfectly and went with car when sold. Worth a look...

Pete
Pete Tipping

We bother to respond and the thread starter does not let you know, I'm not bothering any more.
Tony Harrison

Tony,
So sorry. I have been pre-occupied with problem with my pc. Also have not yet got around to getting the new casing but am hopeful this will resolve it. Sorry for not responding and thanks for your help.
Graham
G Vickers

Well who's thrown a hissy fit. Since when has there been' you must respond rule '.
Andrew W Regens

I've got the same problem with my MGF, took it to caffyns who replaced the casing and the battery and then re-set as guided above, but it is still a it iffy, I know that on other threads people have advised to fiddle around under the dash on the passengers side, where the foot light is to increase the range of the fob. not sure how though
sam

I have had a problem with my fob recently and after opening it up and taking the circut board out I found one of the buttons to be loose. My solution was to solder the 4 connectors on the button, it was a bit fiddly but worked a treat. Don't forget to take out the battery while soldering. Ian W.
J D Welsh

This thread was discussed between 09/10/2006 and 18/11/2006

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