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Tim in Scotland

Member Since: 23 May 2007
Location: The Land that time forgot
Posts: 3750

In my TDi300 the only security “feature” I added was the Optimil quick release steering wheel and the column cover. In my 2020 L663 110 I added nothing but this week as I’ll shortly be venturing to an airport long term carpark and later in May down south into the badlands of North Yorkshire I purchased a whacking great motorcycle chain from Halfords.
Why? It’s the first time I’ve been worried not about having the car stolen but really concerned about having the spare wheel removed while parked in strange places…….. £39 for a little bit of piece of mind€ to delay the thief a bit longer at his job if I cannot back the car up against solid wall.
It doesn’t live on the car full time, only when the car is parked overnight in places where the security isn’t that great.

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Click image to enlarge Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!

21st Apr 2023 9:47am

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2240

lt's a good idea.

Spare wheel theft is definitely an issue, unless like me you have the white steel wheels
lt seems you can't give them away.

21st Apr 2023 12:38pm

Mudlark

Member Since: 14 Oct 2022
Location: North West
Posts: 24

Has anyone had experience of a Ghost Immobiliser fitted to a new Defender as I am about to take delivery and a little concerned about theft but heartening to read that they are not that easy to steal.
Any comments gratefully received.

29th May 2023 1:25pm

DrRob

Member Since: 29 Mar 2017
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 70

Mudlark - did you have Ghost fitted in the end? New 90 on order for delivery in May 2024. D300 X-Dynamic HSE in Eiger
2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory interior and clear glass = "Rory" Will be up for sale in Spring 2024
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
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Series 2A V8 Lightweight - gone
1952 80" - gone
1949 80" - still in family since 1975

28th Mar 2024 8:55pm

johnlad

Member Since: 18 Dec 2023
Location: Blackpool
Posts: 29

I’ve a ghost on my d300, once you get used to the starting sequence it’s great, but initially you’d forget, the car would start but as soon as you got into gear it would shut down. Then wait a few seconds and go with correct starting sequence and all good.
It becomes second nature.

29th Mar 2024 8:29am

DrRob

Member Since: 29 Mar 2017
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 70

Thanks. Does your remote start on In control app still work with the ghost fitted? I’ve heard you need to mention it on install New 90 on order for delivery in May 2024. D300 X-Dynamic HSE in Eiger
2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory interior and clear glass = "Rory" Will be up for sale in Spring 2024
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
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Series 2A V8 Lightweight - gone
1952 80" - gone
1949 80" - still in family since 1975

29th Mar 2024 8:34am

Mudlark

Member Since: 14 Oct 2022
Location: North West
Posts: 24

DrRob wrote:
Mudlark - did you have Ghost fitted in the end?

Hi DrRob, Yes I did have it fitted and so far all good. It took a little time to get the PIN sequence off by heart but it's a great security blanket as it would be nigh on impossible for anyone else to guess the sequence even if they knew it was installed. It has a service mode when it needs to go to the dealership but this also has a background setting so even if it was stolen from the dealership it couldn't be taken too far.

29th Mar 2024 10:55am

Telemarkskier

Member Since: 20 Jul 2020
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 115

apart from the coolant header tank replacement work, my 2020 Defender had recalls for :- N815 NFSM Wired Updates and N888- Security enhancement (Phase 4)

Click image to enlarge 2020 Defender 110 SE 240D: Fuji White.
2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE
2007 Freelander2 HSE (man)

29th Mar 2024 12:05pm

johnlad

Member Since: 18 Dec 2023
Location: Blackpool
Posts: 29

DrRob wrote:
Thanks. Does your remote start on In control app still work with the ghost fitted? I’ve heard you need to mention it on install

I’ve never used the remote start so cannot comment on that, but I can’t ever see a reason for me to start the car without being there. Also all remote features are off whilst in Guardian mode.

29th Mar 2024 2:38pm

Soup Dragon

Member Since: 22 Sep 2023
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 73

Telemarkskier - why have you been charged for recall work, this should be FOC even if you are out of warranty?

29th Mar 2024 3:04pm

Telemarkskier

Member Since: 20 Jul 2020
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 115

Its just their internal audit trail. Bill goes to Land Rover warranty claims not my wallet! That empties quick enough when filling up with diesel. 2020 Defender 110 SE 240D: Fuji White.
2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE
2007 Freelander2 HSE (man)

29th Mar 2024 4:06pm

martinf

Member Since: 30 Nov 2020
Location: Sussex
Posts: 95

My dealer has asked me to book my MY2022 P300 110 in for security update N693.

I am unclear why others have a different update number. Is it because mine is petrol rather than diesel I wonder?

29th Mar 2024 5:51pm

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