Farmer Bry
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Hi 2005 registration
MK1 Freelander lost keys
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On a 2005 the remote fob just does the central locking and alarm.
The immobiliser is a completely different system consisting of a chip in the key that communicates with a Sawdoc immobiliser ECU via the coil on the ignition barrel.
You can buy a replacement key with a chip already programmed from a LR main dealer parts department and it probably isn't as expensive as you think.
As far as I know, the key/chip will "just work" without needing the service department to get involved.
The immobiliser is a completely different system consisting of a chip in the key that communicates with a Sawdoc immobiliser ECU via the coil on the ignition barrel.
You can buy a replacement key with a chip already programmed from a LR main dealer parts department and it probably isn't as expensive as you think.
As far as I know, the key/chip will "just work" without needing the service department to get involved.
Kerlaan
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I just looked at my key and it has "Valeo" engraved on it. Were they the OEM supplier?
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I'm also curious about alternative suppliers. Mine is Silca branded and has worked until now. It's fairly slim, so I'm unsure if it actually carries the chip.
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Kerlaan
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Do you happen to have the dimensions for the chip? I doubt anything like that would fit my key, although they're branded as 'chippable'. I don't have it on me ATM so can't post a picture. I'm hoping my car is old enough to rely on the fob for the immo, as the chips seem impossible to get, but replacement fobs can still be bought.
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I found this page informative about the various systems in the FL1 over the years
www.remotekey.co.uk
Land Rover Freelander key fob and immobiliser problems
Having Land Rover Freelander key fob and immobiliser problems? Get in touch or for more details read our page to find out more.
www.remotekey.co.uk
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I shall update you with the exact dimensions next week when I arrive home.
They used the 27VT as both alarm and immobiliser up until 1999.
From year 2000 they took the immo function out of the 27VT and moved it to a separate BMW based EWS3D and then in 2004 replace the EWS3D with their own SAWDOC system.
So, if your Freelander is 1997 to 1999 then you don't need to worry about the key chip, and it's all done with the alarm/central locking fob.
If it's year 2000 to 2006 then you have the chip in the key.
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