I'm getting the key re-programmed this weekend, but the dealer tells me that whoever still has my other key will be able to unlock the car manually. However, the alarm will sound and it won't start.

I was wondering if LR have ever fitted a drivers door handle without a lock? I think thats the way forward.

If so, how do you get in if the battery fails? 2010 MY Vogue SE TDV8 3.6 Stornoway Grey- fully loaded

If the electrics fail you would have to use a brick

couldn't you just use a rear door handle for this? I mean just the plastic cap with no hole in it.

The passenger side has no hole - therefore I would presume that the US part for the right hand side (their passenger) would have no hole in it? 

or knowing how companies work could the be symetrical i.e can use eigher side and perhaps turn the gubbins at the back round hmmm but perhaps pop to the dealer and have a look at them in parts dept onto no6 Range Rover

Everyone needs a hobby

just seen a Range Rover Sport whilst sat in traffic- no door locks on that one? How do they get in if the key fails then? 2010 MY Vogue SE TDV8 3.6 Stornoway Grey- fully loaded

It's like in the Discovery 3, you pop the cap from below with the key and this clears the lock that's under it.

Well, I just called my local dealer. Supply and fit lock kit.....£890  2010 MY Vogue SE TDV8 3.6 Stornoway Grey- fully loaded

You can get a cheap private reg for £100 or so. The previous owner won't know which FFRR to try then.

Having been a service engineer in the past, I'm more than capable of replacing locks - I'm not paying £900 to a dealer to do it. However, I'm guessing there's more to it than simply swapping the ignition barrel and door key. If I get a lock kit, what needs to be done in order to programme the keys etc? 2010 MY Vogue SE TDV8 3.6 Stornoway Grey- fully loaded

Program keys, dealer only I guess

Well - in the first instance, I've just been and bought one of these:





I've seen the fire service try and get these off with their cutting gear - they are the business!

£82 2010 MY Vogue SE TDV8 3.6 Stornoway Grey- fully loaded