Thanks for posting the image! Funny, I was looking for this in the RAVE, did not think to check the owners manual!

Yes the gear shifter bezel also correctly shows what gear the D2 is in. Park LED lights up in park for example.

 

I've continued to research this problem. I searched the RAVE for "key interlock" and found in the BCU section on p.1319 of the PDF I have that it says "The ignition key interlock option can be programmed in one of three states dependent on market/customer requirements ... Option 1 - not fitted." This makes it seem you may be able to turn off the feature that prevents the key from being removed, regardless of the cause. I don't know whether or not you can find someone locally with a Nanocom or a Hawkeye to try changing this setting.

 

I had this happen with my D2. Got the part, not OEM, from Atlantic British. Don't do that unless you want to carry 2 sets of keys. Took the original lock assembly to a locksmith and he sprayed it with Dry Lube. It now works like a charm!!
It's worth a try.....

 

Yeah I thought about that. I think I'd just take the door lock to a locksmith and get them to match the ignition key

 

I watched your video again. That sure looks like it's the interlock solenoid keeping the key from coming out and not a problem that would be solved by lubrication. Wouldn't it be a bummer to buy a new ignition lock cylinder still have the same problem?

My vote is still that it's the XYZ switch, regardless of the fact that the gear positions display corrrctly in the instrument panel and the shifter bezel.

 

If you look at 4:50 at this video it says that the "solenoid will not be used". So my assumption with this replacement part is that it eliminates this problem altogether.
I will investigate how to confirm it's not the XYZ switch, but from what I've read, if it displays the gear properly, its good.
Not sure on that yet!

https://www.roverparts.com/resources...-discovery-ii/

 

Okay. Interesting video. Thank you for sharing it here.

But using what is shown in the video, why not take out the lock cylinder and remove the solenoid before spending the money to order a new part?

If I am correct, removing the solenoid will solve your problem.

While you have it out you can spray the old lock cylinder with carb cleaner, let it dry, and then spray it again with some silicone lube. Save a few bucks. The labor is the same.

 

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