Hi all

if you see my other topic i have asked about something similar to this but this is the next development!

New car battery is now on working fine no issues have invested in a solar trickle charger for good measure though just incase car now starting no issues.

The only issue i now have is since the original battery went flat and has now been changed the remote locking/unlocking/tailgate release doesnt work. The light flashes when you press the buttons but nothing. the doors have to be unlocked/locked by key and the indicators flash when you do this. i have changed the battery in the remote and guess what its still the same the little red light on the key fob flashes but no action from any of the 3 buttons

any ideas at all chaps?

thanks in advance

Sounds like your key needs reprogramming. Follow these instructions ......it worked for me after a couple of goes!

Programming a new Key

Replacing a missing master key is quite expensive from Land Rover, try not to get sucked into the extra cost of "Dealer coding" You can do this yourself in 2 minutes by following the simple process below.

1) Get in and close all doors. Turn ignition on and off quickly and remove the key (all within about 5 seconds).

2) Within 30 seconds of turning the ignition off, while holding down the "unlock" button, press the "lock" button three times. Release the "unlock" button. (You may or may not get the confirmation from the door locks.) Holding the key at your head level provides best results as the key sensor is in the side window pillar.

3) Repeat for each key you want to initialize within 30 seconds after the last one you initialized (if you have more).

4) Right after doing the last key, quickly put the key back in the ignition and turn it on/off again to finalize.


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ok thanks for this when you say "after a couple of times" i take it you did it once it didnt work and you had to try the process again then it worked?

is it normal for a key to need re programming after a flat battery or are their particular events that mean a key would need to be reprogrammed ?

Just wasn't quick enough the first go. The only reason I did this is because my spare key did as yours does when I first got the car. ie everthing worked except the central locking. Here's the link I got it from:

http://www.roverupgrades.com/Range_Rover_Hidden_menus.html

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Thanks for your help Jonno it worked first time ! just discovered that the spare key is doing the same so will do the same thing with this
Happy now all is working well again treated her to a full wash wax extra gloss shine and leather treatment as i was feeling good !

run out of tyre shine so dont want to post pics !


thanks again

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just to add, u have to sync all keys at the same time, regardless whether one works or not..

Jonno,

Just done this and worked first time, thanks so much was expecting a big bill from the dealer!

Dan

Hi guys,

Just tried to sync my new spare key using the method below.

However, when I put the key into the ignition it won't even turn for me to move on to the next steps

Any ideas/suggestions?

Is it possible the new spare key hasn't been cut correctly? I notice there whereas the old key has a Y Shape notch at the end i.e. two diagonal cuts at the tip of the key where the cut channel starts, the new key only has one diagonal cut.

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Sounds like a wrong key to me.

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Possibly the key has never been programmed with your rover I just got a brandnew key from LR and thought I was being smart trying to program it myself but it wont turn in the ignition (it works the locks) there must be something with it having a new transponder F**K IT you only live once

your new key is missing the transponder or it has not been programmed, that's why you cant turn the key as it does not see the transponder chip... V8 facelift Range Rover Autobiography 22" wheels.
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daveo wrote:

your new key is missing the transponder or it has not been programmed, that's why you cant turn the key as it does not see the transponder chip...

i think you will find land rover will not sell a uncoded key, if the key was brought for your vin then ether it was not programmed correctley or it has been programmed with the wrong code, has your ignition been changed.. V8 facelift Range Rover Autobiography 22" wheels.
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You can buy a key from LR uncoded if you know the correct people (i did say I thought I was being smart to try and code it myself) I now have a visit to make and get all my keys recoded £60 from LR F**K IT you only live once