Trying to order a replacement key and get it programmed, etc.
Dealers says this cars VIN number was never 'registered' ?
and a new Key cannot be created ? Is this Legit? -makes no sense at all!
Any comments or ideas before I contact the dealer tomorrow and
ask them WTF ?
* 2004 Land Rover Discovery. Daughters car.
She was driving using her ONLY key
(key is now on the ocean - bounced off of a boat - long story).
Note: We had never ordered a new or a replacement key.
Anyone?

 

The only thing the dealer would need to look up with the VIN would be the code for the key so they can cut a new one from that code since they don't have the old key to duplicate.

Programming the remote doesn't require the VIN.

 

Only options I can come up with right now would be: (1) pull a lock core (drivers door would be easiest) and have a key made; or (2), order a complete new set. If you order a new set, the fobs need to have a barcode and not have been programmed to work. Can't program a fob after it has been used, but the blade part will work.

2004 Land Rover Discovery Ignition Switch and Lockset Complete with Keys | eBay

Option #1 will run about $50 depending on the locksmith. #2 will cost upwards of $400 ($250+ for the locks/keys, about. $120 for a new fob, and $100 for programming at the dealership). Will get pricey quick.

 

You can program a D2 fob after it's been used.

 

Refer to my post #3 on this thread....


https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...-remote-64236/

 

But don't you need the barcode? How many used fobs have barcodes?

 

Most current tools will program with the code on the circuit board inside the FOB. And even the tools that will not, you can generate the full barcode.

notice step one here: http://www.landroverclubvi.com/uploa...8601nasf_2.pdf

it talks about calling land rover to obtain the codes.