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I had a similar problem with my 2010 TF. It started with the alarm/horn sounding when I started the car and progressed to the alarm/horn going off all of the time when the engine was running. My wife suggested I put a blue light on the roof and try to style it out!

I contacted a company called Technozen as I thought it may be the SCU relays. They offer a great repair service and advice. after speaking to them I was advised the problem was caused by a faulty battery alarm backup (part number ywk000041). It is a plug in part, and quite easy to replace. The problem has been solved and no more issues since. I would suggest you speak to someone at Technozen (Paul, I think).

Happy to give you any details if needed.

www.technozen-electronics.co.uk

Just thought I would let people know of a problem and solution i had with my 2010 TF. The car has proved challenging since I bought it (that's another story!), but hopefully I am getting on top of the problems. Apologies to all you experienced people if this has been covered before, but I think this illustrates how we can deal with issues sharing information.

The car has been running well for the past few weeks. Last week when I went to use it, it refused to start. All dashboard lights came on, but when I turned the key the engine would not turn over. The immobiliser light was not on either. I thought it may be a battery problem or maybe something wrong with the alarm system. I was about to contact the garage to try to fix it, but decided to try the MG community on the internet first.

I had a number of suggestions and solutions. It appears this problem is not unknown, and in this case was easily solved by checking the spade connector on the starter motor.

I am grateful to all the people who helped me solve the problem. The car is now running well again. It seems that a problem I thought could be difficult and costly to repair was in fact free and easy.

Let's keep these forums running to help each other keep our cars on the road. Again apologies to all you experienced mechanics!

Thanks for all your help and advice. Jon and Claire from Rough Luck Racing came to fix the car last Monday. Highly recommended.