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Peter



Member Since: 02 Nov 2019
Location: Bromley
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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover SE 4.2 SC V8 Barolo Black
2008 Supercharged. Key not turning in ignition

Hi All
Went camping last week and had issue where my key would not turn when inserted in the barrel.
Youtube came to the rescue and after disconnecting my battery and reconnecting it started immediately and dove like normal.
Seems its some form of immobiliser issue which is reset by disconnecting the battery. Problem now is that I have to do this every time I start which is of course not ideal.
The key fob unlocks like normal, but wondering if its a weak battery in the fob or a blown fuse somewhere causing the issue.

Appreciate any help to solve this niggle.

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dhallworth



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The battery in the key only operates the central locking. There’s a transponder chip that’s separate from the PCB that controls the immobiliser. There’s a receiver just behind the dash, around the key barrel that picks up the transponder chip in the key and unlocks the barrel allowing you to turn the key.

David. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2007 Range Rover Supercharged in Java Black with Ivory Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
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Peter



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover SE 4.2 SC V8 Barolo Black

Thanks David
Do you know what can be done to get it recognising the key again, as I really would prefer not to have to go past the stealership

Post #638539 2nd Aug 2022 7:18pm
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oggy



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 SC V8 Java Black

hi peter vids on youtube explaining what to do . i think you can pull fuse in glove box save taking of battery term . under steering column fuse oggy new vehicle purchase
2007 supercharged 4.2 java black .sand leather vogue se trim
previous cars .
range rover classic 200 tdi
discovery 1 200 tdi
freelander 2 2008 hse
discovery 1 300 tdi
p38 4.0 ltr man r380 ex royal support vehicle on v5c
discovery td5 man off roader

Post #638541 2nd Aug 2022 7:28pm
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Peter



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover SE 4.2 SC V8 Barolo Black

Thanks Oggy

I have been looking quite extensively on YouTube and can't seem to find anything, only temporary fix solution
Could you point me in the right direction as I need to sort this as my wife is now on my back about it.

Thanks for all the advice guys

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oggy



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 SC V8 Java Black

hi, peter try bens garage I think he has a vid ref key that will not turn in ing. I put in the range rover l322 key won't turn to try that new vehicle purchase
2007 supercharged 4.2 java black .sand leather vogue se trim
previous cars .
range rover classic 200 tdi
discovery 1 200 tdi
freelander 2 2008 hse
discovery 1 300 tdi
p38 4.0 ltr man r380 ex royal support vehicle on v5c
discovery td5 man off roader

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Peter



Member Since: 02 Nov 2019
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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover SE 4.2 SC V8 Barolo Black

Awesome thanks so much

Will try that this weekend and hopefully its as easy as he shows
Really appreciate it as I watched heaps of clips

Will report back hopefully with success

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Peter



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover SE 4.2 SC V8 Barolo Black

Thanks David and Oggy for your assistance : Bens garage on youtube was king and sorted the problem by lubricating the steering lock through the small hatch on the top of the steering column. The T20 torx bolts were a pain to remove as one is set very deeply into the recess which needs an extension to the bit holder. Tool station £8.95 and 20 minutes lying on my back trying to look up under the steering cover and we were done.
Stealership lost out on a few grand for a new steering column this time. Thanks forum

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