sometimes when I turn the key nothing happens, fitted new battery to key fob was good for about a week, fitted another new battery ,now back to old tricks of not starting every time?
nigel gibson, August 2013
My B.I.L has a Rvr 25 w reg. The local car battery dealer sugessted he drive it in, and whilst the engine was running, he could quickly check its battery with a simple meter (fearing it wont start again). The dealer found the battery was not holding its charge... New Battery (unbranded) for £35. some Mechanics wil tell you not to buy Rovers because of thier wiring problems. Pop into a local reputable mechanic, and he'll give the low down of its wiring design faults. Good luck.
Sohail B, June 2009
This may not help - but our 04 25 has been in the family since new and has enjoyed 3 new batteries so far. When it had only done 8000 miles.
It was checked by the dealer under warranty but they said nothing wrong. Last year I had another garage check it at MOT time and , you guessed it, nothing wrong.
I am not mechanical but I suspect it's to do with the alarm/immobiliser and expect to be back to the garage soon as I am fed up with charging the battery.
So I hope you get a response to your question soon!!
