Datatek
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Good point
P38A Immobiliser??
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+1 on the gear leaver switch
Thank you for that suggestion. I did look at the leaver straight away to check it was in park. However I did not realise it could seem to be in park and not be, so to speak. If this happens again I will definitely try your suggestions and thank for taking the time to reply...Good point
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Do let us all know what it was/is Rob, so we can tick this one off in our heads.
I will do even if its a few weeks but I definitely will post what was wrong.. When it's fixed..Do let us all know what it was/is Rob, so we can tick this one off in our heads.
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Still not fixed @rob evans ?
Hi Dan.. No not got the problem sorted yet, not many people that know the workings of a range rover close... However the key fob as worked every time since apart from once.. I turned the car off but left the key in the ignition as I got stuff out of the back. Before I locked up I tried to restart the car again with out taking the key from the ignition. It was dead again.. So I took the key out of the ignition and locked up with the fob. Opened the door with the key put it in the ignition and started straight away?? From then she has kicked over frist time a dozen or so times. It seems if I switch off and take the key straight out and lock up then all appears (on the surface at least) to be OK. Obviously it's not but there doesn't seem anyone within say 55-60 miles that I can trust to help.
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Never a good idea to leave the key in the ignition, they have an unfortunate habit of self locking and I'm sure I have read somewhere that you may have to remove the key and reinsert if left for long.
The front drivers door was wide open ( car was on the drive). Don't know about having to remove the key, quite possible. But from turning the ignition off to trying to restart the car, about one minute max? I really need to get the problem looked at but here on Anglesey we are a little remote from people who have knowledge of these cars, well most things really. Tried to find a good spray shop for some touch ups.. No chance, same for alloy wheels, a good 45-50 miles round trip and they need the car for 4-5 days ( for alloy wheels). There's no one with the knowhow locally..
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I think that if you leave the key in the ignition after a valid unlock then eventually it will default to "immobilised" until a fresh "passive-coil fire-up and re-synch" occurs.
My car relocks itself IF I have validly unlocked it but not opened a door etc. etc. (as it should). As Keith says, you are running the risk of the car locking itself with your key in (always amusing).
I hope you have no further problems.
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On my car if you unlock it and don't open a door within a minute it will relock itself.
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Mine too.On my car if you unlock it and don't open a door within a minute it will relock itself.
Tomorrow I will test what happens if you do open a door and put the key in but do nothing else.
I think it will immobilise itself with the doors unlocked.
I shall report back.
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Be careful mine has locked me out twice. First time dog got the blame, 2nd time I learned my lesson - key in pocket
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I have 2 working keys, will leave the window open and I have my Nanocom on standby.
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