Hi All,
I'm right now in the middle of an ignition switch problem on my 07/08 Vogue.
It all started one very cold morning when I went to start the car. When I turned the key to the first position no dash lights came on. A dozen on/off cycles later and I got the lights on and it started, it then told me I had a transmission fault.
After a bit of surfing on Landyzone everybody pointed at the battery. So one new battery later (£95.95) and I still had the same problem. Should have gone with my gut feeling that it was the switch.
Now I am 1/2 way through a complete dashboard strip down to replace the ignition switch.
There doesn't appear to be any easy fix for this and everything has to come off. I have done a bit of research into how to tackle the job and youtube has been of some help.
A couple of pointers for anyone about to undertake a dash off job. The removal of the side vents to allow you to get at the dash top screws is a right bitch you need to push the vent from the back as you release the clips.
Removal of the dash top is not the same as on youtube as there are two bolts behind the cd auto-changer holding the airbags that need to come out before the top comes off.
I finally got to the bast*rd ignition switch late in the afternoon so it is a one day job to get in there. The electrical part of the switch is Valeo 9601961. After a bit of surfing it looks like this switch is also common to a BMW 325i, makes a bit of sense, and the BMW part is £35 as apposed to £95 for the same part from Land Rover.
When I get the switch I'll let you know if it cures the problem.
Pete
I'm right now in the middle of an ignition switch problem on my 07/08 Vogue.
It all started one very cold morning when I went to start the car. When I turned the key to the first position no dash lights came on. A dozen on/off cycles later and I got the lights on and it started, it then told me I had a transmission fault.
After a bit of surfing on Landyzone everybody pointed at the battery. So one new battery later (£95.95) and I still had the same problem. Should have gone with my gut feeling that it was the switch.
Now I am 1/2 way through a complete dashboard strip down to replace the ignition switch.
There doesn't appear to be any easy fix for this and everything has to come off. I have done a bit of research into how to tackle the job and youtube has been of some help.
A couple of pointers for anyone about to undertake a dash off job. The removal of the side vents to allow you to get at the dash top screws is a right bitch you need to push the vent from the back as you release the clips.
Removal of the dash top is not the same as on youtube as there are two bolts behind the cd auto-changer holding the airbags that need to come out before the top comes off.
I finally got to the bast*rd ignition switch late in the afternoon so it is a one day job to get in there. The electrical part of the switch is Valeo 9601961. After a bit of surfing it looks like this switch is also common to a BMW 325i, makes a bit of sense, and the BMW part is £35 as apposed to £95 for the same part from Land Rover.
When I get the switch I'll let you know if it cures the problem.
Pete