randle71

Hello, new to the forum and new to MG ownership. I bought an 05 MG TF in July. Loved it, until last week.
The central locking has never worked, I noticed that this was because the fuse was missing, tried replacing the fuse, and just got a long blast on the horn, so removed it again and decided that I'd just carry on with no central locking.
All was well until last week. Went to start the car and just got the horn sounding and no attempt to turn over.
New batteries in the fobs, followed instructions for resynching (though I'm not sure how useful that is without the central locking), tried again - same result...just the horn and no starting. Took battery off, was fully charged but charged it some more just in case. More new batteries in the fobs, same problem.
After a while, I disconnected the horn for my own sanity and kept trying. put the 15 amp fuse back in the central locking, still wouldn't even attempt a start.

Eventually found that if i turn the ignition on and then press the keys on the fob a few times, it will start, but this has to be done every time I try to start it.
I am at a complete loss with where to go next, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Michael