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Katash Member Since: 10 Apr 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 700 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
IIRC the transponder in the key links to the security system preventing a copied key (without transponder) from being used. |
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elbitrevnoc Member Since: 17 Mar 2010 Location: Berkshire Posts: 150 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks. I wondered about that, but surely that would be an electronic immobilisation and not a physical prevention from turning the key wouldn't it? Is there some form of electronic lock on the ignition switch that 'recognises' the right key? |
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nicedayforit Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 3955 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The key not turning is due to the battery being flat.
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Stephen.125 Member Since: 25 Jun 2009 Location: Frodsham Posts: 1492 ![]() ![]() |
As above, that little weird noise you hear when you put the key in is the electronic motor locking the ignition and steering wheel.
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elbitrevnoc Member Since: 17 Mar 2010 Location: Berkshire Posts: 150 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ah well, you live and learn! Thanks all for the info. |
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daveo Member Since: 21 Oct 2009 Location: london Posts: 2307 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
be very careful jump starting your car, make sure the key is NOT in the ignition when you put the jump leads on and when you have put them wait a while for the voltage to become stable V8 facelift Range Rover Autobiography 22" wheels.
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 04 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16192 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Because the ignition is not on the coloumn as usual the steering lock is electric controlled by the chip in the key... Without power, the key will not turn off the immobilizer and steering lock which allows the key to turn the ignition...
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elbitrevnoc Member Since: 17 Mar 2010 Location: Berkshire Posts: 150 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
As always, top quality responses and advice! |
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 04 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16192 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The main thing is the wife got home safely my friend...
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ebajema Member Since: 24 Mar 2011 Location: New Plymouth Posts: 4782 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Doesn't your car have the automatic headlight setting ?? I have it set on auto all the time and works fine almost always (every now and then the lights don't go off, but that is maybe because I accidentally touched follow me home i.e. pushed the indicator stalk forward). MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
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elbitrevnoc Member Since: 17 Mar 2010 Location: Berkshire Posts: 150 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yep. It's on auto setting 99.99% of the time, but I think she had overriden it as it was bright, but foggy.
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 04 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16192 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ahhh, maybe she should be forgiven then if it was foggy... Bloody pain the fog light thing with auto lights...
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ebajema Member Since: 24 Mar 2011 Location: New Plymouth Posts: 4782 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi Craig, I agree a bloody pain in the behind, I have looked in the settings and you can't turn it off (at least I have not found it). MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 04 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16192 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Maybe possible with "Autologic!"? Im guessing...
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