Disco 4 (LR4) Lost Key

gstuart said:

U really need the new key , so that when it’s programmed it will over write any existing keys

Plus there is a limit of how many times u can reprogram a key

U don’t want to leave a vehicle with no key programmed into it, as if does get nicked the ins company will refuse to pay out as u left the vehicles security completely open

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I was under the impression that the OP must now be using key2 so have key1 removed till key3 arrives then reprogram new key? Key 1 will have to be removed at some point.

I only asked about Gap as the bedtime reading shows you can reprogram and check how many keys in the system, Incase some valet/garage has adding another key for later not so nice reasons, but doesn’t say how to remove.
I don’t expect the OP to go out and pay £400 for diagnostics at his age( although you never know) just to do a key.

J

marjon said:

I was under the impression that the OP must now be using key2 so have key1 removed till key3 arrives then reprogram new key? Key 1 will have to be removed at some point.

I only asked about Gap as the bedtime reading shows you can reprogram and check how many keys in the system, Incase some valet/garage has adding another key for later not so nice reasons, but doesn’t say how to remove.
I don’t expect the OP to go out and pay £400 for diagnostics at his age( although you never know) just to do a key.

J

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Hiya

Ah, I assumed the op didn’t have a key at all, as indeed if he did have a key by reprogramming it with an iid it would as u also say remove the other lost key

However u can’t reprogram a second hand key , so not 100% if the system will allow u to reprogram existing keys that have already been synched to the motor

I’ll do some further digging to see if that’s possible

gstuart said:

Hiya

Ah, I assumed the op didn’t have a key at all, as indeed if he did have a key by reprogramming it with an iid it would as u also say remove the other lost key

However u can’t reprogram a second hand key , so not 100% if the system will allow u to reprogram existing keys that have already been synched to the motor

I’ll do some further digging to see if that’s possible

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Hi again. thank you for all your reply's and sympathy approach, Thor seemed to be under the impression I threw the key into a river or some other stupid thing. We were on a train which was delayed so missing a connection; in the hassle I forgot my shoulder bag complete with keys as the car was at home.
Back to your advice, I am using the 2nd key and will order a new key. As you say; they will then re-tune the new key and the car, making the lost key useless.
I intend to call them in the morning to see if they can re-tune my car and key 2 (after ordering and paying in advance for the spare I guess) making things safe again whilst I await the replacement. Best case would be getting the bag back and then having 3 x keys; but not holding my breath on that one.
Thanks again for you help, perfect.
Regards Mick

micknkazzyfonce said:

Back to your advice, I am using the 2nd key and will order a new key. As you say; they will then re-tune the new key and the car, making the lost key useless.

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Ensure which key #1 or #2 you are actually using before they delete

Not sure how you can tell on yours? Sure the stealer can tell, but worth a check question before saying “can you delete key #1”
Oh and sit down before they tell you how much a new key is ( if you haven’t already had that shock) I don’t expect it will be cheap.

J

marjon said:

Ensure which key #1 or #2 you are actually using before they delete

Not sure how you can tell on yours? Sure the stealer can tell, but worth a check question before saying “can you delete key #1”
Oh and sit down before they tell you how much a new key is ( if you haven’t already had that shock) I don’t expect it will be cheap.

J

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Sure, I'm fairly certain the "lost" key was No. 1 & am now using No. 2 which was the "spare". They are an independent dealership (not sure that makes any difference) and they quoted £160 + vat. Half expected it as my wife had to cough up £200 a few years ago for one.
Oh the joys eh. I changed the F/L door latch / actuator a couple of weeks ago saving £100+ labour, so kind of equalises things out.
Thanks & Regards
Mick

That’s a cheap key for a change. Does it include syncing and delete old?

Anyway good luck sounds like you now have it in hand

J

marjon said:

That’s a cheap key for a change. Does it include syncing and delete old?

Anyway good luck sounds like you now have it in hand

J

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Now you have me worried, he was talking through everything so I did "assume" ..........but we all understand it makes an Ass out of U and Me.
Again thank you.
Mick

@micknkazzyfonce I apologise for unhelpful trolling on a tech thread. @Thor 1950 has been warned before and it won't happen again.

Do you hear me Thor?

micknkazzyfonce said:

Now you have me worried, he was talking through everything so I did "assume" ..........but we all understand it makes an Ass out of U and Me.
Again thank you.
Mick

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Hey I just thought they were more than that don’t worry, just surprised. LR product and cheap don’t usually come in the same sentence.

Is it a New one from LR? Not a secondhand of the bay? Not sure you can use a secondhand one.
Tread carefully and ask questions you’ll be fine.

But get the lost key removed of the car system, #1 priority for peace of mind

J

blue beasty said:

@micknkazzyfonce I apologise for unhelpful trolling on a tech thread. @Thor 1950 has been warned before and it won't happen again.

Do you hear me Thor?

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yes boss

marjon said:

Hey I just thought they were more than that don’t worry, just surprised. LR product and cheap don’t usually come in the same sentence.

Is it a New one from LR? Not a secondhand of the bay? Not sure you can use a secondhand one.
Tread carefully and ask questions you’ll be fine.

But get the lost key removed of the car system, #1 priority for peace of mind

J

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No e-bay stuff, it will be a LR genuine replacement & and all done correctly, but I'll certainly quiz them.
Thanks for your concern,
Mick

blue beasty said:

@micknkazzyfonce I apologise for unhelpful trolling on a tech thread. @Thor 1950 has been warned before and it won't happen again.

Do you hear me Thor?

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Not a problem, after 35yrs in the offshore diving industry, you need thick skin.