My key goes in easily; however, the key will not turn to start the truck. Aftermarket replacement costs look like about $200. Here's the text from the vendor. Can someone help me to understand what this means exactly:

Need to transfer the immobilizer coil from the old lock.
Need to keep the old key around in order to close the steering cowl to work the immobilizer.

Thanks!

Steve

 

Bump. I'm really up a creek with this one. Any help would be much appreciated. TIA!

 

NAS Disco IIs don't have an immobilizer coil or transponder in the key so either the information you've been given is incorrect or it's not the right part.

EDIT: nevermind, re-read the part about transferring the coil. You don't have one so you don't need to transfer anything.

 

Land Rover Discovery Aftermarket Ignition Lock Cylinder Switch

Here's the part. From where you sit, does this appear to be the right part? I'm heading to the dealer to get a replacement radiator hose that blew last night on the way home from work. I'll (shudder)!ask them to cost out the part. Thanks for responding!

 

Saw your edit, do you believe this a drop-in replacement for my existing lock cylinder?

 

The bad news is that MSRP on a new genuine one is just under $770.

The part number they have listed is the correct part number for the DII. They are a reputable company but I'm really just not sure where they got the coil information.

Also, with that one you are going to have to pull the actual electrical switch off of your ignition and transfer it. The electrical bits are riveted on so you'll need to drill and be careful not to wallow out the hole or break the tabs then re-attach to the new lock cylinder.

 

Went to Rover today for a hose and asked them about it. $570 for the part which takes about. A month to get. They recommended that I take it to a locksmith, as it is apparently a serviceable part. I think that's my next move. Thanks for your help!