Sport New Owner. Many Questions

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Mad McNiff

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Hi All
I have finally scratched the itch of buying a Range Rover again after selling my last one ( a burgundy 1989 classic) in 2001.
I have just purchased a 2005 L320 Sport in Stornaway Grey with full service history.
Of course there are faults and I could do with a bit of advice on them
The doors lock with the fob but will not unlock with it. The tailgate opens using the Landrover button and this allowed me to get in and open the doors. The alarm went off but I managed to stop it by pressing the Landrover button a few times and then putting the key in the ignition. I daren't lock it again in case I can't get back in. What could be the problem?
The drivers side mirror does not work but the passenger one does.
The rear cabin lights don't come on when the doors are open or when the main button is pressed but come on if switched on. Again pointers to the problem would be welcome.

I read on here about the master reset so I tried that and it didn't work.

I know there are a lot of questions here but all the detractors are telling me the RR it is on its way out.

All advice would be very much appreciated.

Thanks
 
You need to check the battery is fully charged and in good condition before you doing anything else, a low battery will cause all sorts of gremlins
Once you know the battery is tip top, then check for error codes
 
It figures out what vehicle it is and gives me the number of the personality key. But when it tries to interrogate it, it says it cannot communicate.
 
You need to check the battery is fully charged and in good condition before you doing anything else, a low battery will cause all sorts of gremlins
Once you know the battery is tip top, then check for error codes
As above, battery should read around 12.7 volts after standing overnight and at least 14.7 with the engine running.
The unlocking may just be the FOB, do you only have one?
 
Have you tried the key in the drivers door to see if it actuates the CDL. (not sure if it should) but if it works at least you can use the key for a while.
As you are having issues with the mirror aswell I would start looking at the multiplug for that door for corrosion (no clue where it is) and also get the door card off to have a good look.

After checking the battery off course and fuses.

J
 
I do only have on key so I cant check it against anything. There is no keyhole on the drivers door only the passenger and this works fine.

I will take the door card out to see if it is a multiplug / corrosion issue at the weekend.
 
Have a look under the door handle on the drivers side to see if there is a little rectangle hole, the key is put in there and turned to pop off the cover exposing a traditional lock for the ignition key. ;)
 
There may be more plugs in the A pillar, doesn't the D3/4 suffer with wet wiring in the cills? not sure where the wires run.

Didn't realize the key is in the passenger door thought they was all in the drivers door.
J
 
Which is the drivers door, or are you looking from the front which makes it the drivers door:confused:.

But does it operate the CDL? for all doors or just open that door. I have never tried mine. I will let you go first:p:D.

J
thats why i said left :p ie the one opposite to right :D
for me, its the passengers door wot has the key hole innit :eek:

its RHD
 
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