rampantchilli · Jun 27, 2016

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Last week I was burgled, and among other stuff they stole my Mercedes, and the keys to my laid up freelander, I only had 1 key and fob
I have a couple of questions,
1 how can I get in without a key or fob?
2 do I need to replace my ecu and locks to make sure they can't take it when I'm asleep or away from home.
, And if so do the injectors need coding to the ECU

I won't lie, I was going to sell the landy this summer, but it's now my only car again, and I can't use it, so I'm desperate but don't want to spend a fortune it.

Please help

Skinny Mike · Jun 27, 2016

The easiest way to gain access is to visit a landrover dealer with your vin number and V5. This should enable them to order a coded key.
I'm not going to post on a public board how to open a freelander and with all due respect, there's very few people I would tell. Please do not take this as a personal insult.
The injectors do not need coding.
Best of luck
Mike

rampantchilli · Jun 27, 2016

And how much is a coded key going to cost, bear in mind, it'll be thrown away after first use

Skinny Mike · Jun 27, 2016

Approximately £75 to £130.
You could try calling a mobile locksmiths that specialises in cars. They might open it for you once you have proved ownership.
Mike

rampantchilli · Jun 27, 2016

I'm so p###ed off at the amount of uninsured loss I'm incurring at the moment, it's at about 400 without having to sort the landy out.

Bloody scum bags

Skinny Mike · Jun 27, 2016

Yes, its a right pain. And if you were in Rotherham, I would open it for you.
You do have my sympathy, but sometimes life's sh!t

And yes they are scumbags. And they'll probably get next to nothing for the Mercedes, usually druggies working for they're next shot.

Personally I'd go down the mobile locksmiths route. They'll do it all and probably cheaper than landrover.
Mike

rampantchilli · Jun 27, 2016

Cheers mike, I'm with AA , so I think I'll call them they have a lost key service, see what that costs. Failing that I'll try a mobile guy

saxavordian · Jun 28, 2016

Lost of keys can come under insurance policy. I know mine do from Adrian Flux. But AA RAC and local mobile locksmiths would equally do the job. Got my fob key from a local locksmith who programmed it aswell.

xamtex · Jun 28, 2016

the latest tv ad for the aa shows them cutting a key for a lockout victim.

Rich in Vancouver · Jun 28, 2016

If you do call in a Locksmith you may want to get him to replace the ignition key cylinder, if not all of the locks to prevent the thieves simply driving away with your Freelander..
You may be able to get a complete set complete with keys from a scrapper or off E-bay. Even if you swapped out the ignition immediately you could change the door locks at your convenience as they may be able to get in but they won't be able to start it.

teddywood1 · Jun 28, 2016

where about are you in the west midlands if you are close then I could get into your freelander without any damage it is a freelander 1 is it

Skinny Mike · Jun 28, 2016

teddywood1 said:
where about are you in the west midlands if you are close then I could get into your freelander without any damage it is a freelander 1 is it

That's a very nice offer

@teddywood1 knows what he's doing, send him a pm.
Mike

magpiepolish · Mar 18, 2017

teddywood1 said:
where about are you in the west midlands if you are close then I could get into your freelander without any damage it is a freelander 1 is it

im gutted just flushed mine down fing toilet inc remote lucky got spare key but no transponder rac on way now

neilly · Mar 18, 2017

magpiepolish said:
im gutted just flushed mine down fing toilet inc remote

Why did you do that??...........................................

Cheers

magpiepolish · Mar 18, 2017

neilly said:
Why did you do that??...........................................

Cheers

fell out blood hoody and realised what i lost after i flushed im screwed as cant get car to landrover as out of town

magpiepolish · Mar 18, 2017

rac no use so looks like order new key with transponder as cant get copy as lost other in toilet, and then get a locksmith to program with eeprom im told?

magpiepolish · Mar 19, 2017

please help anyone? so spare key opens door ign on etc but immobiliser still on as no fob i'm told its the fob not the chip in the key as lucas two button type is this correct? on edge tears my luck never can get worse, i know dash lights are on when had car running as need get eng light obd2 turned of thats all and sort and sensors.

GrumpyGel · Mar 19, 2017

If you know someone with a Hawkeye or Lynx diagnostic tool - I believe they can program in another key (fob) to the system.

You can also buy fobs that come with a unit that you plug into the diag port to program it and then return the box to the supplier. I believe that's about the cheapest way to go.

http://www.remotekey.co.uk/land-rover-freelander-key-fob/

td4van · Mar 19, 2017

What engine is in your car and what is the number/letter before the A at the end of the VIN?

That will point towards what immobilisation system you have on the car and the best way to get mobile again

magpiepolish · Mar 19, 2017

td4van said:
What engine is in your car and what is the number/letter before the A at the end of the VIN?

That will point towards what immobilisation system you have on the car and the best way to get mobile again

2ltr or the 1951cc td4 gs 2001 diesel m47 bmw engine
sallnaae1a then the numbers, so is it true if can get fob programmed car will work even tho no transponder in key

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