The key must have been within the proximity zone of the numerous key antennas inside the vehicle when it was started for it to start. You can then take the key away and continue driving but yeah, when you turn it off you’re screwed.
SWMBO took the D4 to town this morning.
Half way there, she rang and told me that here was a red triangle on the dash that wouldn't turn off ... but NO warning message.
Not knowing what the fault was .. I told her that it may go into 'reduced performance mode' but it should be ok until she got back home.
Got another call from her a little later saying that she was parked in town and couldn't lock the doors because she had no key.
As it turned out, I had the key in my pocket when I said goodbye to her in the driveway .... so the car started without issue.
I'm surprised that there was NO message on the message centre saying ... KEY NOT PRESENT!!
So, it looks like it's possible to drive off without a key and 'strand' yourself until someone brings you the key.
It's a good thing I kept the D2!!
2001 Disco 2 - EU3 TD5 Auto
(Build Date: 08/01)
Mods: 2" Lift, HD Springs, Rear Bags,
ECU upgrade, IC, Silicone Pipes, EGR, De-web,
Digital EGT, Boost & Trans, 160W Spots,
12000lb Winch, Icom UHF & Codan NGT HF
245 75R16 Toyo 'Open Country' M/T's
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						SubscriberThe key must have been within the proximity zone of the numerous key antennas inside the vehicle when it was started for it to start. You can then take the key away and continue driving but yeah, when you turn it off you’re screwed.
2010 TDV6 3.0L Discovery 4 HSE
2007 Audi RS4 (B7)
Mine brought a message up on the dash,as well,but I can’t remember what it was,possibly something about smart key.
Only happened if vehicle was running and key fob was moved out of range,or vehicle was stopped and start button pushed,but key was out of range.
How do you turn off a push button start vehicle?
Ron B.
VK2OTC
2003 L322 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA
RIP Bucko - Riding on Forever
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						SubscriberMy MY14 does come up with a message saying the key is out of range while the engine is running. The message does clear from the screen after a while. Not sure if you go into the dash menu if it still shows the message in the ‘warnings’ section.
2014, MY14 Discovery TDV6, Fuji White (2018-Now)
2003, Discovery 2a, Td5 Manual, Zambezi Silver (2012-2018)
2007, Adventure Offroad Campers, Grand Tourer (2015-Now)
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						SubscriberMy dealer told me about the missing key issue when I picked up the car, especially when you're at an airport!
But more importantly, what was the Red triangle issue about
Rod
D4 MY16 5 seat TDV6 - LLAMS, Custom Drawers, OL Bar, Toyo Open Country, GOE Rims, Lithium DBS, eDiff, OA Long Range Tank, GAP Tool, Tracklander rack, Mitch Hitch, TPMS & Safari Snorkel
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						SubscriberAh Ok, the red triangle hasn't shown on mine when I've left the car for a while, hence I thought it was another problem.
Rod
D4 MY16 5 seat TDV6 - LLAMS, Custom Drawers, OL Bar, Toyo Open Country, GOE Rims, Lithium DBS, eDiff, OA Long Range Tank, GAP Tool, Tracklander rack, Mitch Hitch, TPMS & Safari Snorkel
D4 MY16 TDV6 - Cambo towing magic, Traxide Batteries, X Lifter, GAP ID Tool, Snorkel, Mitch Hitch, Clearview Mirrors, F&R Dashcams, CB
RRC MY95 LSE Vogue Softdash "Bessie" with MY99 TD5 and 4HP24 transplants
SADLY SOLD MY04 D2a TD5 auto and MY10 D4 2.7 both with lots of goodies
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