when i go to start it seems theres no power to the key. fuel pump doesnt cut in. and theres no electric to nothing. i started it earlier and the battery light came on so i turned it off and there was no power at all as if the battery was disconnected but i checked and that was fine. its done it a couple of times today and once it did it while i was driving down the street. just like something is cutting all the power. if i turn the ignition key a few times it powers up again. any ideas anyone

thanks

tony Current. FFRR Vogue. TD6 Java black.
2009 Mini Cooper JCW in Black
Gone. 2006 Discovery 3
2008 Nissan Navarad40
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200 tdi Defender
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2 x saphire cosworths
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check your connections to the battery. Mine did similair recently and was confirmed when i could remove it by hand easily. Ended up having to replace the negative lead and it fixed it..

ive checked them mate and they are all tight. but i think its something along them term. i will check all the earths to body and chassis etc tomorrow Current. FFRR Vogue. TD6 Java black.
2009 Mini Cooper JCW in Black
Gone. 2006 Discovery 3
2008 Nissan Navarad40
Td5. Discovery
300 tdi Defender
200 tdi Defender
3 more Defenders
2 x saphire cosworths
Various Mk1 & 2 rs Escorts (when i was young and mad)

Ignition key on its way out? John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
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MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold

That was my thought weggie

I had this its the control module at the bottom of the key barrel has to be done by a dealer as has to be coded to the car, its about £60 for the part plus the labor.

I did mine on my Td6. No coding was required. Straight swap - once you take the top of the console out.

Some information here https://www.aulro.com/afvb/l322-range-rove...tch-2.html re replacing. The thread shows a clean up of contacts.

When I did mine I replaced the switch with new. About £90 IIRC from Dan@Duckworths. John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold

i think its the switch i had to struggle on trying it a few times this morning Current. FFRR Vogue. TD6 Java black.
2009 Mini Cooper JCW in Black
Gone. 2006 Discovery 3
2008 Nissan Navarad40
Td5. Discovery
300 tdi Defender
200 tdi Defender
3 more Defenders
2 x saphire cosworths
Various Mk1 & 2 rs Escorts (when i was young and mad)

Had the same problem with my saab and the mercedes , the key is read as its inserted , if the unit is going bad , no kiss kiss no bang bang