Hello all,
I bought an 02 plate MGZR a couple of weeks ago and have just insured it. I went out to drive it this morning and the battery was flat (it hadn't been driven very much when I bought it, about 10 miles or so in the last year as was a 'Sunday' car). I have since tried to jump start it when the alarm went off and would then not stop until my boyfriend disconnected the battery completely. I am concerned I have somehow locked the immobilizer/alarm and that now, even if I do get a new battery for it (which it needs as the battery indicator button thing on the top of the battery was clear in colour), it won't work. Can anybody help me with this? I have been Googling for the past hour and have read a load of stories about EKA codes- despite having the car from new, the old owner doesn't have the code. However, I am not keen on the possibility of this happening over and over again, and would rather remove the alarm system (and tell my insurance accordingly, anticipating the price hike) but unsure as to how this would work, or indeed IF it would. Really want to drive my new car and feeling very worried it's going to cost me an arm and a leg to sort this problem out!!!!
Any help MUCH appreciated!