Keys.

J L Carr · Sep 23, 2019

Hi Guys, picking brains time again, just discovered that the wife has lost my spare key to the RR, so I know that I ca get a replacement from Looker or similar dealer, but my question is does any body know if I can buy an door lock plus ignition barrel with 2 keys, had a look on Flee bay but all had just 1 key. As I have been quoted around £250 for a replacement key OUCH.

marjon · Sep 23, 2019

In short No.

The fobs have a unique code in the becm, so the mechanisms would work but no fob recognition would probably mean no starting.
You wouldn’t be able to lock/unlock with fobs.

J

RangeRoller dt · Sep 23, 2019

There is a myriad of things that could go wrong changing barrels etc. I’d just get key first as last.

J L Carr · Sep 23, 2019

Been trying for weeks to get though to either Lookers or Chipperfield Land rovers and first call got though to Lookers and a new No 2 key is £189 plus VAT, but you have to take in the V5 (logbook) driving licence, utility bill and your passport. So it looks like a trip down there branch on the A40 Park Royal. Instead of trying to get everything re-programmed and then possibly have more trouble.

RangeRoller dt · Sep 23, 2019

I know it’s expensive but if you lose your only one (which has happend once already) your L322 is worth nout, and you will have to break in/recovery causing more than £180.

Putting in new barrels, becm etc you will likely incur more problems along the way - also £180+

Choices are yours so whatever you are most comfortable with.

marjon · Sep 23, 2019

To be honest.

It can be done but you need expensive kit, and it’s not diy stuff.

The new key may sound expensive but at the end of the day it probably the cheapest less painful option.

@RangeRoller dt P38 me thinks not L322 but still think answers apply the same.

J

DanClarke · Sep 23, 2019

Galling though it is to put £££ in the hands of the ~~stealer~~ dealer, its the best option for your current situation.
When it's all done, see if they can source a new wife while they are at it

RangeRoller dt · Sep 23, 2019

Ah P38 yes. My favourite

same more or less. You’ll regret it day it says ‘engine immobilised’ in a fuel station. Key 3 I think you want - look it up before ordering. (1-4)

marjon · Sep 23, 2019

@DanClarke
Ok so we are making him pay a couple of hundred quid, now you are saying he needs to loose his RR in a divorce settlement

Hang on it has possibilities, send her for milk

J

RangeRoller dt · Sep 23, 2019

Datatek · Sep 23, 2019

If you get the EKA and immobiliser turned off in the BECM, you can operate the car with just the key. The FOB still works but getting a spare key cut as a spare is cheaper than a new FOB.

marjon · Sep 23, 2019

Datatek said:
If you get the EKA and immobiliser turned off in the BECM, you can operate the car with just the key. The FOB still works but getting a spare key cut as a spare is cheaper than a new FOB.

His wife lost the fob.

J

Datatek · Sep 23, 2019

marjon said:
His wife lost the fob.

J

I understand that, but a replacement FOB is not strictly necessary as the car can be operated with just the key.

marjon · Sep 23, 2019

Datatek said:
I understand that, but a replacement FOB is not strictly necessary as the car can be operated with just the key.

Yep, what if she loses that 1?

How many keys would you want

I know I have 2 for both of ours, and would feel rather nervous only having 1

J

Datatek · Sep 23, 2019

marjon said:
Yep, what if she loses that 1?

How many keys would you want
I know I have 2 for both of ours, and would feel rather nervous only having 1

J

The OP has his #1 FOB and key, what I'm suggesting is that he may not need to buy a second FOB as a spare key blade would do the job for a tenner, or half a dozen spare key blades.

RangeRoller dt · Sep 23, 2019

If fob turns up you can have it switched back on and itl work. Need use of diagnostics.
I had only one and its not nice. Bumped into PO one day and he found the 2nd for me, thought I’d had it.

Datatek · Sep 23, 2019

RangeRoller dt said:
If fob turns up you can have it switched back on and itl work. Need use of diagnostics.
I had only one and its not nice. Bumped into PO one day and he found the 2nd for me, thought I’d had it.

No diagnostics needed to resync a P38 FOB nor does it need to be "switched back on".

RangeRoller dt · Sep 23, 2019

i See, only if he loses the fob

Datatek · Sep 23, 2019

RangeRoller dt said:
i See, only if he loses the fob

Not even if he loses the FOB.

marjon · Sep 23, 2019

Datatek said:
The OP has his #1 FOB and key, what I'm suggesting is that he may not need to buy a second FOB as a spare key blade would do the job for a tenner, or half a dozen spare key blades.

I understand what you are saying. Don’t think OP has kit to do that. Buy a Nanocom £400 + new cut keys. Or £200 for a fully working fob hassle free

The car could still throw a wobbly and with EKA switched off it could mean more expense, could it not?
I agree anybody that owns a P38 should have decent diagnostics kit, but not all do.

Curious
J

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