Thread: Is there any 'intelligence' (like a chip) in a PUMA key? Won't start with Spare Key.

Hi David - I am off to see Land Rover tomorrow to try and get it sorted before we leave.

I've checked all under the bonnet and can't see another remote control (plip thing), so looks like I've been dudded on that one.

Will be interested to see how much they'll slug me for a replacement

Cheers
David

It is very odd, some have had the start problem only in B.P. service stations, pushed the vehicle out and restart. This happened to mine but no push, full load and boat, old man!!!! The B.P. pump electrics sighted as a cause. It does usually reset as dullbird has posted but I would have it checked. I thought about having it switched out of the system and using an aftermarket set up, just in case but the problem has gone away.

Allan

I have had a plain metal key cut for my Puma a few months ago, which I use every day (the key cutter used a Nissan blank) - so there is nothing under the plastic cover.
Before I go anywhere remote I tend to disable the immobiliser and turn off the alarm using the Nanocom.
Never had any issues so far and don't have to worry about getting the FOB wet or similar.

Frank

Frank - I have a Nanocom for my TD5 (one of the original 'old style' Nanocoms). Any chance it will plug into a PUMA, or is this only for the updated 'Windows style/graphical' Nanocom?

Be good if I could switch off the immobiliser for the trip and then turn it on again when we get back.

Originally Posted by dullbird

with our normal set of keys if the car is left unlocked for a period of time and then we hop in to start it the car will immoblise itself, you can not start it.

while in the car you lock the door with the fob and wait a second or two and then unlock put the key in and it fires first time.

I dont think its a fault I think its meant to do it. there was a service tip out on it sometime ago... we found this out when we had our immobliser issues.

That's odd. We often leave our Defender unlocked overnight (very low crime area) but I have never had it immoblise on me the next morning. We also use both our keys (and fobs) and never had issues with one working then not the other - again even after getting into the already unlocked vahicle.

Originally Posted by spudboy

Frank - I have a Nanocom for my TD5 (one of the original 'old style' Nanocoms). Any chance it will plug into a PUMA, or is this only for the updated 'Windows style/graphical' Nanocom?

Be good if I could switch off the immobiliser for the trip and then turn it on again when we get back.

spudboy, I am guessing now; but the TD5 and the Puma both use the AS10 immobiliser, so it should work.

Had a good result with Solitaire (the Adelaide dealer)

They said it must have been missed on pre-delivery, and even though the car is 2 years out of warranty, they will sort it out no charge Pretty happy with that.

So, new plip on its way. Just have to take the car back to get it all coded when the part arrives.

Edit: They also gave me the EKA code to disable the immobiliser in case we lose the main keys while we are away. Bit of a pffaf to enter it, with ignition switching and door opening, but might be useful in an emergency.

Just for future reference,

Puma ignition barrel is installed with a transponder ring, this is wired to the imobiliser. Key does not have a chip installed in the plastic casing. This maybe a market requirement, possibly other countries have this component of the imobiliser activated?

Cheers, Tristan