Turning headlights on and off using keyfob

I discovered the other day that if you keep hold of the lock button on the keyfob the headlights come on and then if you press then lock button again they go off.

Dunno if that was common knowledge or even any use to anyone but thought I might as well post to let people know

Sound good, a bit of extra security if required in a dark carpark.
Although it's not a standard function on a uk spec disco D1

Wicked ! Its the sad things like that entertains me.Just tested it and it works on mine.Im after getting the fob that controls the suspension for hitching the caravan.Just another gagget really.Does anyone know how much they are??

handy int it use it all the time at work in the yard dont need to press to turn off they go off after 20-30 seconds buy them self

and the suspension fobs are about £75 + programing

Disco01 said:

I discovered the other day that if you keep hold of the lock button on the keyfob the headlights come on and then if you press then lock button again they go off.

Dunno if that was common knowledge or even any use to anyone but thought I might as well post to let people know

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They are "Get you home lights", to let you see where you are walking after locking the car in the dark. Never used them for this though, instead, they're great for winding folk up that walk in front of a parked up / empty disco...LOL.
At work I bet someone I could turn on my headlights without being anywhere near the car...they didnt believe me....I won £1.

i tried it on mine and it dont work ! b*stard ! i thought i had learned a new trick oh before you ask its a 1996 300 tdi ? does this only work on the discovery 2 ?

He he, works on mine

Headtester said:

He he, works on mine

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im gonna go burn the fcuker for not turning the lights on with me key fob

vivnap said:

im gonna go burn the fcuker for not turning the lights on with me key fob

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Ha Ha , you could try a 2lb hammer for turning then off from outside the vehicle...

martinl said:

Ha Ha , you could try a 2lb hammer for turning then off from outside the vehicle...

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that would work but they still wont come on with me key fob

vivnap said:

does this only work on the discovery 2 ?

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It would seem so.

b*stard. just when you think you got a new trick you find out it wont work on ya car !!!

Attach a big bit of string to your light switch and the other to your key fob through the window and pull.
Ok a few floors but atleast the lights would come on....lol

Stu

mine does it, it happened a couple times previous, thought i had another problem ha ha

I got so bored one day and read the owners handbook from my Disco 2. It mentions it in there.

Yep. Dealer can enable or disable it. Mine's disabled

Why would anyone want it disabled? If they don't want to use it just don't hold the button down.

Thanks, that answers that little mystery then, I wonder if it does the same with my Rover 75

Andy