My 75 Broken Into

The Rovering Member · 24th June 2018, 14:01

I say broken into, there's no sign of damage & nothing but loose change from the ashtray has been taken as there's nothing in there of any value or interest to these types of lowlife.
However there's no power whatsoever so l'm thinking that has something to do with the method they used to gain entry (l confess to being surprised they managed it without breaking a window). Does anyone have any pointers as to what l should be looking for, a fuse perhaps? The boot is currently unlocked too, l opened it & it now won't latch closed.
I'll likely give the AA a call but just say there's no power.

The Rovering Member · 24th June 2018, 14:27

A quick chat with Andy (Shiner) & another quick inspection & it looks like the alarm must have flattened the battery. The clock is still working & the interior light is just flickering.
I'll remove & charge it.

steve-45 · 24th June 2018, 15:39

Alarms don't normally flatten the battery as they are supposed to shut off after a few minutes.

Greeners · 24th June 2018, 15:43

Sounds more like it wasn't locked....if its locked on the remote its super locked and can only be unlocked using the remote.....

The Rovering Member · 24th June 2018, 19:53

Hmm, l normally double check but it's possible l suppose. The battery is dead flat though & only a year old so we'll see tomorrow.
Supposed to be getting MoT as well so fingers crossed.

stevestrat · 24th June 2018, 20:13

It happens. Years ago my folks, my wife and I went for a meal in Edinburgh, went up in my father's car. We got back to the car after the meal and he realised he'd left the keys in the ignition!

The Rovering Member · 24th June 2018, 20:16

Yes, of the two options l'd prefer that l left it open. But what drained the battery?

Rich in Vancouver · 24th June 2018, 20:34

The thief turned the interior light (or headlights?) on and left it on?
Unlikely but you never know. ???

The Rovering Member · 24th June 2018, 23:53

The headlights weren't turned on & the interior light would take days to drain a good battery if it didn't turn off automatically.

Retrorob · 25th June 2018, 20:58

If they had knocked the indicator stalk they may have turned the parking light on.

24th June 2018, 14:01	#1
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,963 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	My 75 Broken Into I say broken into, there's no sign of damage & nothing but loose change from the ashtray has been taken as there's nothing in there of any value or interest to these types of lowlife. However there's no power whatsoever so l'm thinking that has something to do with the method they used to gain entry (l confess to being surprised they managed it without breaking a window). Does anyone have any pointers as to what l should be looking for, a fuse perhaps? The boot is currently unlocked too, l opened it & it now won't latch closed. I'll likely give the AA a call but just say there's no power. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it. Last edited by The Rovering Member; 24th June 2018 at 14:03..

24th June 2018, 14:27	#2
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,963 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	A quick chat with Andy (Shiner) & another quick inspection & it looks like the alarm must have flattened the battery. The clock is still working & the interior light is just flickering. I'll remove & charge it. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

24th June 2018, 15:43	#4
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Sounds more like it wasn't locked....if its locked on the remote its super locked and can only be unlocked using the remote..... __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

24th June 2018, 19:53	#5
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,963 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Hmm, l normally double check but it's possible l suppose. The battery is dead flat though & only a year old so we'll see tomorrow. Supposed to be getting MoT as well so fingers crossed. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

24th June 2018, 20:13	#6
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,510 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	It happens. Years ago my folks, my wife and I went for a meal in Edinburgh, went up in my father's car. We got back to the car after the meal and he realised he'd left the keys in the ignition! __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

24th June 2018, 15:39	#3
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Alarms don't normally flatten the battery as they are supposed to shut off after a few minutes.

24th June 2018, 20:16	#7
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,963 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Yes, of the two options l'd prefer that l left it open. But what drained the battery? __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

24th June 2018, 20:34	#8
Rich in Vancouver Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: White Rock, BC on Canada's Pacific Coast Posts: 857 Thanks: 338 Thanked 367 Times in 210 Posts	The thief turned the interior light (or headlights?) on and left it on? Unlikely but you never know. ???

24th June 2018, 23:53	#9
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,963 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	The headlights weren't turned on & the interior light would take days to drain a good battery if it didn't turn off automatically. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

25th June 2018, 20:58	#10
Retrorob Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Margate Posts: 54 Thanks: 9 Thanked 27 Times in 16 Posts	If they had knocked the indicator stalk they may have turned the parking light on.