Thread: V8 D2 wont start in front of certain shop!!

Yes, mine had a problem once in front of the Amcal chemist. I think it is something to do with the frequencey of something in the shop being the same as the frequency of the D2 key. (might have that totally wrong but it was something similar). Had to get the car towed 50m down the road then everything was fine.

Originally Posted by nealo

I have been quietly enjoying our D2, scratching it and fanging down bush tracks and the beach, but lately when the mrs parks it in front of the butchers it wont start or gives trouble starting.

The other day the keypad wouldn't lock the car, so she locked it with the key.....then when she tried to open it the alarm kept going off.
A call to the LR dealer and entering the unlock code with the key in the lock sorted it out finally.

Today it just wouldnt start...all the warning lights would come on....but no joy.
After several attempts it finally started.

I have heard of the TD5 D2's doing a similar thing due to electrical interference, but not of the V8's.

Has anyone had similar problems ????

It's usually a chemist close buy with a scanner when paying for stuff. Does the butcher or other shops close by have a scanner.

All engined early D2s can have alarm problems in close proximity to barcode scanners.

Electrically "noisy" areas and high voltage power lines crossing each other can also upset the D2 alarm/locking system.

Some time during the D2 production run, the alarm frequency was changed, which "supposedly" fixed the problem.

I overcame the potential for stuffups on my wifes d2 V8 by putting the body computer into transit mode.

For details: see thread

Alarming D2 Info............

Simple fix... Don't park it there.

M

Yep, he's probably the dearest Butcher in town anyway & I heard he puts his thumb on the scales.

Simple, maybe your LR is a vegetarian

Seriously, it has to be an electrical interference.
Any strange towers, etc, nearby?

SO DISCOs ARENT SUPOSED TO BE SHOPPING TROLLEYS
I bet you Defender blokes dont have such problems
Andrew

I've heard Deafener owners don't do shopping, but that could be a load of ballcocks.