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Just bought a new LG TV and the remote (although working - buttons lighting up etc) isn't controlling the TV.  It's a programmable remote, so I'm presuming it needs recoding.  I've had a quick search on the net to see if I can find the right code, but no joy.  Does anyone know of any websites that will have the code I need?

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If its a new tv im sure the remote should not need programing, normally you can program them to work dvd etc.
Multi remotes need to be in the right mode to work each device - so check it sin tv mode.
Sorry cant help any more.

Tried this Claw?


http://units.osu.edu/cable_tv/instructions/html/remotecodes.html

thanks - that one didn't work though :(

Tractor - we had to buy the display model as it was the last one left, so am guessing maybe the remote got messed about with in the shop :(

doesnt really help but i know when u buy one of them universal remotes they come with a little pamphlet with most modern tv makes and models and their repective codes. May wanna buy a cheapy one if u have no look finding it for free.

post the model, and ill search. enjoy those types of missions as im no Jack Baur.

ps I ve just started watching the first series of 24.

Yep, it sounds like you've got the wrong remote.  Never heard of one you have to program when it comes with the telly.

As for programmable ones, there are loads about - have a look in your Argos catalogue. One4all (or whatever they're called) are the market leaders and there are loads of different remotes, including some rather expensive ones at the top of the range which are touch-screen things that can do everything including make you a cup of tea and run the bath for you.

Go back to the shop, and tell them they've given you the wrong remote.  Even if you got a discount, you were under the impression you were getting a fully functioning TV.  Without the remote, you won't have access to all the functions.

If they can't find the correct remote, get them to source one for you, or get them to give you £100 back.

Was the remote damaged when it fell off the back of the lorry?

Chances are a one for all or programable remote wont do all the functions you need.
As you will have to set up and tune in the tv.
Go back to the shop and get the right remote, theve just obviously found any old remote to get you out of the shop.
Or if it did fall of that lorry then search for "genuine replacement remote controls" with the make and model of your new tv.
Genuine replacements cost lots of $$$ though :(

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This looks like a common problem with LG

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/5/157554.html

I Know it - model number is RZ-37LZ55 - let me know if you have any luck!  I've tried that link you posted but it won't let me view the page.....

Kinboshi - we didn't get any discount - even more reason to expect it all to work!  It's definitely the right remote though.

It could actually be the Tv that is faulty and not the remote then.
You can try putting the remote next to a radio, set on mw or lw(try both), turn up the volume and then hold the remote close to the radio. Press down the remote buttons and you should here a pulsing noise.
This will show if the remote is transmitting.
No noise means remote faulty/pulsing noise means tv is faulty.

Surely as a display model you should get a discount it's used?

That's what I was thinking.

If the remote doesn't work, take the whole thing back and get a full refund.  They've sold you something that is not of merchandisable quality.

Strange that link doesnt work, what it basically said was a lot of people having problems with LG and their customer service is crap.
still searching though

I'll ring their customer services when it's open again in the morning. 

I take the point about getting a discount on the display model.  We did ask and were refused, but to be honest it was a very good price anyway (as it's an older model), and we got a good deal with a stand and a home cinema system at a good price, so I was happy with what I paid for it, which is the main thing.

I have an LG telly with a video/dvd player and if the dvd player remote is being used then the telly remote won't work,

If it doesn't work properly though, you are entitled to a full refund for the television - irrepsective of whether or not they gave you a good deal on the other stuff.    You might be able to live without a fully functioning telly/remote now, but it'll become an issue down the line.

yep - it's all under guarantee obviously - happy just to get the remote fixed - don't really want a refund on the telly because I like it!

just in case, we have a remote with 'tv' and 'vcr' seperate buttons to switch between the two. if there is a tv button, try pressing it.

spent a fair amount of time shaking our remote thinking it was knackered so worth mentioning just in case.