Freelander 2 key issue

Croxy21 · Jul 26, 2021

I have a 2011 freelander 2 with locking and unlocking fault the fault was intermittent at the start so had battery changed but still have same issue is it possible it needs a new alarm/ lock unlock arieal

Nodge68 · Jul 27, 2021

You'll need to have the codes read, which will normally pick up the item causing the fault.
Does the fault affect both keys?

Croxy21 · Jul 27, 2021

Do you mean the car fault codes because there is no fault codes showing on the car and yes effects both keys

Stv123 · Jul 27, 2021

You haven’t mentioned what the issue is.

Croxy21 · Jul 27, 2021

The keys worked intermittently for a while the stopped working had batteries changed but still don’t work at the minute

Stv123 · Jul 27, 2021

Do you have 2 fobs? If so is it just one that’s giving trouble?

Croxy21 · Jul 27, 2021

I have 2 fobs and both are giving me trouble yes

Stv123 · Jul 27, 2021

Does the car start with the faulty fob?

Croxy21 · Jul 27, 2021

Yes the car still starts with both the fobs

Nodge68 · Jul 27, 2021

Have you had the car put on a multi-system diagnostic?
A generic OBD2 won't help with other modules in the vehicle.

Unfortunately the Freelander 2 is really complicated, having over 25 different control modules, all connected by a network of data buses.
The vehicle needs to go on a full system diagnostic, so any relevant fault codes (there will likely be dozens of unrelated codes) can be used to identify the issue.

Stv123 · Jul 28, 2021

It sounds like a module failing somewhere but trial and error is a very expensive way to fix things. Do the lock/unlock buttons on the dash still work?

Stv123 · Jul 28, 2021

But then it could be a bad connection. Try tracking down the module and cleaning the connectors with switch cleaner.

Rank Amatuer · Jul 28, 2021

Rank Amatuer said:
Just received two new key fob shells off eBay and two new rechargeable batteries off Amazon.

Soldered new batteries into the old circuit boards and clipped them into the new shells.

Both key fobs working reliably again.

Even though the keyfob batteries recharge when in the car they don't last forever.

Croxy21 · Jul 28, 2021

Stv123 said:
It sounds like a module failing somewhere but trial and error is a very expensive way to fix things. Do the lock/unlock buttons on the dash still work?

Croxy21 · Jul 28, 2021

Yes unlock buttons on dash still work ok

Stv123 · Jul 29, 2021

It does sound like its to do with the reciver module. Check the wiring and connectors but it would not supprise me if a replacement would need to be paired with everything else.

Croxy21 · Jul 29, 2021

Thank you do you know where these moduls are located please

Stv123 · Jul 29, 2021

I don’t know where they are but if you are struggling finding it just shout up and I will have a google

Croxy21 · Jul 29, 2021

Stv123 said:
I don’t know where they are but if you are struggling finding it just shout up and I will have a google

Thank you so much your a star

Nodge68 · Jul 29, 2021

Croxy21 said:
Thank you so much your a star

It's in the roof lining, near the rear interior light by the looks of it.
This is from the manual.

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