Defender Key Blanks

[Oberon 110]

Hi all,

I'm trying to cut a spare set of keys for my '95 tdi300 Deefer and can't seem to find a generic blank. The only blank I've been able to find thus far is a LR blank that's $80... Although, the keys that came with the car are both Silca blanks - LF 10 (ingnition) and UNI 8 (locks). Just wondering if anyone's been able to find a generic blank for a Deefer.

Cheers, Will

[Tins]

Hi all,

I'm trying to cut a spare set of keys for my '95 tdi300 Deefer and can't seem to find a generic blank. The only blank I've been able to find thus far is a LR blank that's $80... Although, the keys that came with the car are both Silca blanks - LF 10 (ingnition) and UNI 8 (locks). Just wondering if anyone's been able to find a generic blank for a Deefer.

Cheers, Will

Bloke near me claims to have over 6000 different blanks ( OK, not all are for cars ). If nobody else nearer chimes in I'll send you his details. He'd probably post them. He had blanks for my OKA.

What the heck,,,03 07544069. It's a business so business hours.

[Lionelgee]

Hello Will,

Your message reminded me that I only have one key for my 1993 Defender 110. So, I went online and checked the first port of call to get an estimate to work off. Holy Crap .... Land Rover Defender 90/Defender 110 Uncut Key Blank CWE500390 Genuine New AU $246.60 from the USA + $36.00 postage.

If I find another cheaper source I will let you know. If you find a cheaper source could you please let me know.

Kind regards
Lionel

[dero]

I got mine from a locksmith in Perth a few years ago .
Try a good locksmith in your area .

[Xtreme]

Hello Will,

Your message reminded me that I only have one key for my 1993 Defender 110. So, I went online and checked the first port of call to get an estimate to work off. Holy Crap .... Land Rover Defender 90/Defender 110 Uncut Key Blank CWE500390 Genuine New AU $246.60 from the USA + $36.00 postage.

If I find another cheaper source I will let you know. If you find a cheaper source could you please let me know.

Kind regards
Lionel
At that price I'd expect a free Deefer with each key! :whistling::whistling:

[workingonit]

Hi all,

I'm trying to cut a spare set of keys for my '95 tdi300 Deefer

Cheers, Will

Try LR Automotive in Brisbane. I got a blank for a Discovery 2.

Went to my local kiosk cutter in the shopping centre to get a spare for my Disco. Without me letting on the brand, the guy took one look at my key and said he couldn't cut a spare. I asked why not and he said its a Land Rover key. I asked how do you know that, and he responded he used to own a LR. He said I would have to source a blank from a LR supplier. Local LR didn't have any, neither did a local independent.

[DazzaTD5]

See pic below...
LEFT: genuine CWE500390 (expensive)
CENTRE: order CWE500390 as anything besides genuine (that one is a britpart)
RIGHT: Amalgamated Locksmiths (search for them on ebay) $14 odd dollars ea. I use these for all Defenders as its a big fat key for Defender owners.

[Tins]

Try LR Automotive in Brisbane. I got a blank for a Discovery 2.

Went to my local kiosk cutter in the shopping centre to get a spare for my Disco. Without me letting on the brand, the guy took one look at my key and said he couldn't cut a spare. I asked why not and he said its a Land Rover key. I asked how do you know that, and he responded he used to own a LR. He said I would have to source a blank from a LR supplier. Local LR didn't have any, neither did a local independent.

That sort of nonsense drives me nuts. I had the same experience with a locksmith who "specialized" in cars. Wouldn't cut a D2 key because it was a "Range Rover" key and would need programming. What rubbish. It's just a key FFS!. My D1 key fits my D2, and v v ( not to turn, the cut is different ). They are Valeo, but Silca do blanks.

Deefer keys are probably simpler.

182004

[Tins]

That sort of nonsense drives me nuts. I had the same experience with a locksmith who "specialized" in cars. Wouldn't cut a D2 key because it was a "Range Rover" key and would need programming. What rubbish. It's just a key FFS!. My D1 key fits my D2, and v v ( not to turn, the cut is different ). They are Valeo, but Silca do blanks.

Deefer keys are probably simpler.



Interestingly I just checked my OKA key. It also fits both Discos. I shouldn't be surprised, as the column with its switches is from some Leyland or other. There are millions of things these keys fit.

[Tins]

Locks are a bit of a hobby. Perhaps I should see if I can get all three cars keyed alike.

[travelrover]

Is that like having all your passwords the same? One is hacked and you are in trouble.

[Tins]

Is that like having all your passwords the same? One is hacked and you are in trouble.

My cars are a bit like my bank accounts: both are worthless......

Actually though, I use a random password generator, so if my Mac ever gets dementia and forgets them i'm screwed.

[Oberon 110]

Hello Will,

Your message reminded me that I only have one key for my 1993 Defender 110. So, I went online and checked the first port of call to get an estimate to work off. Holy Crap .... Land Rover Defender 90/Defender 110 Uncut Key Blank CWE500390 Genuine New AU $246.60 from the USA + $36.00 postage.

If I find another cheaper source I will let you know. If you find a cheaper source could you please let me know.

Kind regards
Lionel
The best I've found thus far was from Landybitz on the Gold Coast - $84 excl. postage for the key blank CWE500390. Link: Land Rover Defender Key Blank CWE500390 (https://www.landybitz.com.au/land-rover-defender-key-blank-cwe500390) . If I find anything cheaper I'll pop it in the thread

[Oberon 110]

Try LR Automotive in Brisbane. I got a blank for a Discovery 2.

Went to my local kiosk cutter in the shopping centre to get a spare for my Disco. Without me letting on the brand, the guy took one look at my key and said he couldn't cut a spare. I asked why not and he said its a Land Rover key. I asked how do you know that, and he responded he used to own a LR. He said I would have to source a blank from a LR supplier. Local LR didn't have any, neither did a local independent.
You don't mean MR Automotive perchane? I've been in touch with British Off Road but I'll try them as well. Cheers

[Oberon 110]

See pic below...
LEFT: genuine CWE500390 (expensive)
CENTRE: order CWE500390 as anything besides genuine (that one is a britpart)
RIGHT: Amalgamated Locksmiths (search for them on ebay) $14 odd dollars ea. I use these for all Defenders as its a big fat key for Defender owners.
Found an amalgamated locksmiths in Brisbane (my area), not sure if it's the same one but they seem to have LR keys. Hopefully they've got some blanks cheaper than $80.. Cheers mate

[workingonit]

You don't mean MR Automotive perchane? I've been in touch with British Off Road but I'll try them as well. Cheers

Oops! Yes, MR.

[DazzaTD5]

Found an amalgamated locksmiths in Brisbane (my area), not sure if it's the same one but they seem to have LR keys. Hopefully they've got some blanks cheaper than $80.. Cheers mate

Yes it is Amalgamated locksmiths in brisbane, they contacted me, I have bought out the stock they had, but will be getting more stock in the new year.

[Tins]

Enjoy Mike rambling, or go to about 9:40 where he mentions keys:


https://youtu.be/3uekdNngLHY

[MLD]

many moons ago my only key was so warn it was hit and miss to engage the pins in the starter barrel. I didn't have a spare key and fob. I followed DazzaTD5's approach at great expense. i bought an original LR blank and a generic blank and a new fob. I don't recall any issues with cutting the key by the local Mister Minute. Was a rude shock for LR to code the fob. All up i paid a little under $500 for 2 cut keys and a coded fob. Hoping to not repeat that exercise.

[Tins]

many moons ago my only key was so warn it was hit and miss to engage the pins in the starter barrel. I didn't have a spare key and fob. I followed DazzaTD5's approach at great expense. i bought an original LR blank and a generic blank and a new fob. I don't recall any issues with cutting the key by the local Mister Minute. Was a rude shock for LR to code the fob. All up i paid a little under $500 for 2 cut keys and a coded fob. Hoping to not repeat that exercise.

Another reason a Nanocom is valuable, for the appropriate vehicle. Fob programming is a snap... err, maybe I should rephrase that...[bigwhistle]

[DazzaTD5]

I would recommend the GAP tool over any other diagnostic tool out there, it will save you time.

[Lionelgee]

Hello All,

While I was getting a genuine key cut for my VY Commodore this afternoon I asked about Land Rover Defender 110 keys. The locksmith did not have the genuine black plastic head and metal key blank in stock. However they did have an all metal key blank. I had the key "code" cut as it would have come out from the factory. This is instead of copying off the worn 'genuine' key. Key blank supplied and code cut for $50.09 including GST. Yes the key does even fit and turn the ignition lock too.

At the end of the day I have a reliable key fob I can lock and unlock the Commodore all remotely again and I now have a spare key for Snowy my 110 Defender. The Commodore key was the original key that came with the car. The old key would reliably lock the car remotely however remotely unlocking the car had started to become a pretty hit and miss affair. For example, at the start of this week I drove, stopped and locked/unlocked the car at four spots around town. The remote key fob worked to lock the car each time. However, the remote unlock would not work. This meant I had to fit the key into the driver's door lock and turn the key forward. As soon as I opened the door the car alarm would go off. Then it was a quick scramble as I fit the key into the ignition and started the car so the alarm would stop. Nothing like being in the middle of a Bunnings, a Coles shopping centre car-park, a smaller independent shopping centre's car-park and then a take away place in a micro-shopping centre car-park - all with the car alarm blaring out to everyone near and far. So, I booked the car in to get that spare key that I had bought years ago programmed and cut. It is really great to be able to point a remote fob at your car and see the indicator lights flash on a couple of times, hear the locks sliding up and be open the door without the car alarm screaming at you. Yes - I readily admit to unlocking and locking and unlocking the car as I walked towards it a couple of times today - Happy day!

Kind regards
Lionel