Boabby
Member
Quite possibly, it's outside the premises of the key fob specialist I'd been at asking about re syncing one of my fobs or getting a replacement, he's been trying to get it resolved also, should have probably made that clear earlier.
gold rover
Well-Known Member
That is slightly different
However, I am still left wondering, in other circumstances, what insurance companies would say.
Don't see why Insurance should be an issue - it is only where the car is NORMALLY kept that is noted - not where it is every night of the year! Could be a bit awkward to take it on holiday, or leave it at the airport, or the cruise terminal or.... otherwise
Boabby
Member
Hopefully I won't need to find out , unlikely any local car thiefs will bother with it, if they can get it going I will be impressed thoughThat is slightly different
gold rover
Well-Known Member
Leave a note on the steering wheel "If you manage to get this vehicle started, please pop into landyzone and let everyone know how you did it."
You don't know where he lives! It might be safer than his house!
Someone mentioned Doo. He might have access to a trailer to stick it on. He'd need his fuel money though. That V8 drinks enough on tickover, never mind pulling another stranded P38.
Key fobs syncing? Needs to have no messages on dash. Try original key 1 or 2 first. Press unlock, turn to unlock. Press lock, turn to lock. Do it again if necessary. It should unlock on the button at some stage unless the microswitches are stuffed. Marty's lock tests are on here somewhere. On mine the second (#4) key won't sync unless #1 (original) is synced and has unlocked it first. Clearing the RF memory with diagnostics is reputed to help with key sync.
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MrSporty on here is the fob expert. Very good and reasonable by all accounts. He has an eBay shop apparently although I don't know its name.
gold rover
Well-Known Member
Seems it's a lot safer than an industrial estate in East Kilbride
Or anywhere in East Kilbride for that matter
Seems it's a lot safer than an industrial estate in East Kilbride
Knew a farmer in the Highlands years ago that always left the keys in the car in case a neighbour needed to borrow it to go shopping. Maybe things haven't changed much up there?
Down here you have to be careful. Not as bad as the Wirral ...
gold rover
Well-Known Member
In the 80s, I used to always leave my car unlocked in the garage. Back then it was the stereo they were usually after. So I'd work on the premise, steal the stereo but don't break the windows.
On my first deployment to the Gulf, I did the same as always, garage locked, car not. When I got home, had a message from police. Someone had broken into garage, smashed window of car and stolen stereo. Stupid gits hadn't even thought to try the doors!
Boabby
Member
Thanks, got Martys lock test sheet and Mozz's sync checks etc too, made some enquiries about a new latch unit for the drivers door, don't think there's much point me taking anything else off it for now until I have a working latch to fit.
Datatek
Well-Known Member
Never needed to lock my cars here in rural France, certainly no one would want to nick a 20 year old P38 or the stereo for that matter.
Is still that way here - esp if you might be blocking someone in...they just move your car as required! Saying goes: we only lock the doors during the Glasgow Fair
(PS : I am a Wegie)
Boabby
Member
Is still that way here - esp if you might be blocking someone in...they just move your car as required! Saying goes: we only lock the doors during the Glasgow Fair
Sounds about right, lived in the centre of Glasgow for a long time before moving to the countryside, had a few old Discoverys while I was there, perfect city centre motors as I couldn't care less if they got bumped or scratched
(PS : I am a Wegie)
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
That is slightly different
My defender was down on insurance paperwork (cheaper quote) as locked around back in secure parking, inside the garage. Night it got stolen it was down the street out front - insurance weren't bothered.
It's always been safe around here, but the people that took it to pull out cash machines (apparently) weren't from around here.
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
It always looked dirty dented and like a non starter, but always started and would pull anything. They dumped it after they finished and I had the vehicle back. Steering lock, ignition, door broke. Chassis bit wobbly (it needed welding before) but engine sounded like when you hear something underwater. Week later nothing on the key - engine had welded itself together
Broke my heart
Broke my heart
Boabby
Member
That's a shame, did they leave you a fully loaded cash machine in the back for your troubles?It always looked dirty dented and like a non starter, but always started and would pull anything. They dumped it after they finished and I had the vehicle back. Steering lock, ignition, door broke. Chassis bit wobbly (it needed welding before) but engine sounded like when you hear something underwater. Week later nothing on the key - engine had welded itself together
Broke my heart
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
No just a fo*cked defender with bald tyres
