TD6 wouldn't start

[ahebron]

Got a fright this morning. I am 650km from home and my spare set of keys. I went to lgot to work in my 2003 TD6 and it wouldn't start. Did everything but start. last night I replaced the handset battery so I retraced what i did. I did the handset reset as found in PDI instructions but that didn't work. So i then consulted this site and it mentioned that I should hear a click when the key goes in, I didnt. At this point I recalled a bit of black plastic lying around after the battery change. A quick tip out of the rubbish bin (thank god room service hadnt emptied it) and I found it so back to the car and place the piece next to the key and it started.
So what had happened was when I removed the battery I also removed the printed circuit to adjust the rubbercover that had poked back in. When I did this the magnet? dropped out and I had no idea it was even in there. So when i get back home this weekend I will be gluing this in place to stop it happening again, and also resynchng my spare key.

Adrian

[neil 90]

Glad you got it sorted mate

cheers

neil

[Homestar]

Thanks for posting that Adrian - that could save someone elses butt - (mine?:p) one day.

Cheers - Gav

[harlie]

I did exactly the same thing when I replaced the rubber buttons...

[Camo]

I had the same problem months ago. I would have to put the key in a couple of times for it to start. Glad the key battery was the first thing I changed before I got worried. Hasn't played up since :D

Camo

[RangieBit]

Hi folks,

If it's what i think it is then it's more than just a magnet. It's a RFID chip which is what is used by the security ECU to identify the correct key. This little piece of plastic and electronic gee-whizzery is why you can't just go down to your local locksmith and get a new key cut or just replace the remote lock/unlock electronics.

That tiny little piece is why new keys need to come from Land Rover (at the usual enormous expense).

So, if like some of us you do replace that worn out rubber in your remote key fob DON'T lose that little chip!!!

Replacing the battery in the remote fob should not expose you to the possibility of losing this vital piece of technology though.

Cheers All,
Iain

[jsp]

Aparently in newer keys purchased after about 2007 as replacements, the transponder chip is attached to the circuit board and doesn't fall out when the casing is opened.

But yes, who ever designed the key in the first place needs a slap in the head for that design.