Thread: Getting SPARE set of Keys cut for a Disco-1?

Originally Posted by Scouse

The first Disco to have a 'chip' in the key itself was the D2 which came out in 1999.
I've never heard of a 'chipped key' being law - several Discos between 1996 & 1999 didn't even have an immobilizer.

I believe all Australian made cars had to have them in 96. I am positive that any car after 2001 will have a chipped key. It started of as a Western Australian government scheme but became a national scheme to put a dent in vehicle theft.

Originally Posted by UncleHo

G'day Robmacca

Our 98 D1 SE has the 2 button keyfob and also a spare,the red light on the speedo will flash even if the vehicle is parked unlocked,opening with a key will unlock the car,but not the immobiliser,this feature we use when we have a dog or child in the car,to pay for fuel,we recently had to replace the "spider wire"behind the dash with a genuine LR replacement patch cable,about $85 at M.R.Autos, worth every dollar

Iam up in the Caboolture area so PM me if you want to

cheers

WOW, IIRC I paid about $11 for a spider bypass cable FROM the local LR dealer.

Originally Posted by daneprocter

I believe all Australian made cars had to have them in 96. I am positive that any car after 2001 will have a chipped key. It started of as a Western Australian government scheme but became a national scheme to put a dent in vehicle theft.

Nan & I have 3 Discos (two 96 and one 97) and none of them have a chip in the key. I also have a 97 Ghia sedan and a 98 Falcon ute in the family. These do not have chips either.