Freelander 1 td4 lost keys

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rampantchilli

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Last week I was burgled, and among other stuff they stole my Mercedes, and the keys to my laid up freelander, I only had 1 key and fob
I have a couple of questions,
1 how can I get in without a key or fob?
2 do I need to replace my ecu and locks to make sure they can't take it when I'm asleep or away from home.
, And if so do the injectors need coding to the ECU

I won't lie, I was going to sell the landy this summer, but it's now my only car again, and I can't use it, so I'm desperate but don't want to spend a fortune it.

Please help
 
The easiest way to gain access is to visit a landrover dealer with your vin number and V5. This should enable them to order a coded key.
I'm not going to post on a public board how to open a freelander and with all due respect, there's very few people I would tell. Please do not take this as a personal insult.
The injectors do not need coding.
Best of luck
Mike
 
Yes, its a right pain. And if you were in Rotherham, I would open it for you.
You do have my sympathy, but sometimes life's sh!t:(
And yes they are scumbags. And they'll probably get next to nothing for the Mercedes, usually druggies working for they're next shot.

Personally I'd go down the mobile locksmiths route. They'll do it all and probably cheaper than landrover.
Mike
 
If you do call in a Locksmith you may want to get him to replace the ignition key cylinder, if not all of the locks to prevent the thieves simply driving away with your Freelander..
You may be able to get a complete set complete with keys from a scrapper or off E-bay. Even if you swapped out the ignition immediately you could change the door locks at your convenience as they may be able to get in but they won't be able to start it.
 
rac no use so looks like order new key with transponder as cant get copy as lost other in toilet, and then get a locksmith to program with eeprom im told?
 
please help anyone? so spare key opens door ign on etc but immobiliser still on as no fob i'm told its the fob not the chip in the key as lucas two button type is this correct? on edge tears my luck never can get worse, i know dash lights are on when had car running as need get eng light obd2 turned of thats all and sort and sensors.
 

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What engine is in your car and what is the number/letter before the A at the end of the VIN?

That will point towards what immobilisation system you have on the car and the best way to get mobile again
 
What engine is in your car and what is the number/letter before the A at the end of the VIN?

That will point towards what immobilisation system you have on the car and the best way to get mobile again
2ltr or the 1951cc td4 gs 2001 diesel m47 bmw engine
sallnaae1a then the numbers, so is it true if can get fob programmed car will work even tho no transponder in key
 
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