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bansk65

New Member

• Apr 12, 2010

• #1

Hi, just bought mesel an 06 Freelander, got it home, took the spare key out of the wrapper, obviously never used, it turns the ignition lights on, but won't start the engine. Is this an easy fix, a main dealer fix, and if so how much? Thanks.

 

freebiker

Well-Known Member

• Apr 12, 2010

• #2

It's not broken. It's just the immobiliser hasn't been turned off by the fob. It's meant to work like that. Security n' all.

 

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bansk65

New Member

• Apr 12, 2010

• #3

Hi, I used the fob to open the vehicle, still doesn't work. Tried locking the vehicle with the key, the opening it, still won't start the engine. Just wondering if the key needs re-programming

 

Chaser

New Member

• Apr 12, 2010

• #4

There is a transponder in the key that is read by the ecu. It's possible it has never been coded, maybe the previous owner replaced a lost key but didn't have it coded by the dealer? If you bought the car from a garage get them to sort it out.

 

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bansk65

New Member

• Apr 12, 2010

• #5

Ok, thanks for that. i have a main dealer along the road so will pay them a visit.

 

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rippedoff

Banned

• Apr 12, 2010

• #6

You mean you will visit and pay them

 

jedi

Well-Known Member

• Apr 12, 2010

• #7

Maybe your key has no transponder in it? could just be a key cut from a blank.

 

Optimus Prime

Well-Known Member

• Apr 12, 2010

• #8

you could check this. hold the working key by the ignition, and use the non-working key to start the vehicle. if this works, chances are there is no live transponder in the non-working key as it would cause interference and possibly prevent starting.

 

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bansk65

New Member

• Apr 13, 2010

• #9

Just tried that, thanks Optimus, but no joy. Went to local Landy garage, he reckoned the transponder is goosed and is trying to get me another one.

 

Missing Link

New Member

• Apr 13, 2010

• #10

Suggest you look at the RAVE disk, there is an entire section on replacement keys including ordering from Germany etc.