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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769   
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Spray some wd40 in the lock barrel and turn it back and forth for a minute or two until it releases then try the fob. If it still doesn't unlock use the key to open the door and the fob will have still turned off the immobiliser so it should still be drive able then when you get to your destination lock with the key.
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26th Oct 2014 7:13pm |
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| YeomanOfTheBar Member Since: 04 Nov 2012 Location: North Notts Posts: 206  
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Maybe get back on to them and say you need a vehicle providing for tomorrow. Had a similar one when mine broke down (the first time
 ) - was a Sunday, the LR Assist guy came out around lunchtime, his fix didn't hold and was on my way down the M5 at around 1800 when it went again. As well as recovering the vehicle, because I needed to travel the next day, they delivered a hire car that night (a FFRR  ) which arrived around 2230. 2013 Defender 110 XS DCPU
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26th Oct 2014 9:41pm |
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| CRC@LandRover Verified Account  Member Since: 25 Mar 2013 Location: Coventry Posts: 383
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Hi borderterrier
Sorry to hear of what has gone on with your recent Land Rover Assistance callout. I would be happy to look into this for you if you are able to send me a PM detailing: Your full name Contact telephone number email address Vehicle reg last 6 of the VIN Once I have received this I will be more than happy to investigate this further. Regards Ryan |
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27th Oct 2014 4:35pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677 
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You got to love LR. Suggesting that the LED festoon bulbs in the interior lights is causing the central locking to malfunction! I feel a battle coming on!
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28th Oct 2014 3:26pm |
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| Dave-H Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1507 
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Hundreds [If not Thousands] of us have fitted LED replacements into the interior lights without any issue whatsoever lol .....
Mine been done for over 5 years ...  Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant. |
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28th Oct 2014 5:22pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677
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New central locking control module and 5 x door actuators fitted under warranty.
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30th Oct 2014 3:56pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677
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So, my Defender went into the dealers again on Saturday. Same problem, vehicle stands for 3 days and there is not enough juice to crank the engine over. Tested 3 times now by LRA and the AA. Battery appears to be fine and there is nothing drawing any power. AA bloke reckons a charging problem. LRA think the start of a dodgy battery. Dealer wonders if he washed his socks tonight would they be dry by morning
Any thoughts guys? |
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17th Nov 2014 7:23pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Border this from your description is now a different problem to the original? You can now get in but it won't crank?
Here is a recent thread that may be worth a look. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic32771.html?highlight=start If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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17th Nov 2014 9:18pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677
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Sorry I should have been clearer. Initial problem was flat battery which then somehow led to a central locking fault. Since then the CL works ok but the battery is flat. Dealer is clutching at straws suggesting Scanguage and LED interior lights! I reckon the battery is on the way out, but they won't change it as the battery tester says the battery is fine. They will keep getting it back until it's fixed. It will be costing JLR a fortune in hire cars from Enterprise. Pity no one looks at the holistic costs!
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17th Nov 2014 9:33pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555 
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Sounds like a power distribution fault to me, perhaps even BMS. Have you asked them what DTC's are coming up? An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"  |
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17th Nov 2014 9:37pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677
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I thought BMS. Only one code showing P065b. Generator control circuit range/performance.
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17th Nov 2014 9:41pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Could they or are they doing a load capacity test on the battery? What sort of tester are they using? I have a Clarke tester for that very purpose, crank the resistance up to three times the ampere rating of the battery and ensure the battery copes with the load for a specific time. Smells like a toaster afterwards due to the heat generated from the loading.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product...ery-tester If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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17th Nov 2014 9:52pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555
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The main dealer will be using the standard JLR equipment EXP-1080 battery tester. It's a clever bit of kit, but it has limitations! What the battery tester says, goes! If it says it's a good battery after a test, it won't be replaced, simple as! That's JLR for you! An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948" |
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17th Nov 2014 10:06pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677
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They have got one more chance to sort it, then I go to DEFCON 5!
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17th Nov 2014 10:12pm |
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