I literally had battery die overnight. I went to buy a new one and swapped it. Dome lights work. central lock works.

go to turn key and it turns all the way to start but ignition doesn't light up dash , its like there is a ignition immobilizer? I feel like an idiot but I am stranded at the parents house while traveling cross country and I would rather be stuck in the desert than here.

any help would be appreciated! thanks in advance.

 

It is always a good idea when replacing a dead battery to hold down the hood alarm switch, so when truck wakes up it doesn't think it is being stolen.

 

take a peek at this Battery Replacment and Upgrade you may just have to put the key in the ignition and let it sit for a few minutes to resync.

 

thanks I will try that.

And I do not have any aftermarket electronics. this is a bone stock rover.

 

I'm lucky to afford old and oem, even if some of it comes from the boneyard.

 

I tried all sequences and resets. Im at a loss now......

power windows do not work , i can hear the relay click when i push the shifter button in.... but it wont let me slide it out of gear to try neutral safety switch... neutral start.

Can i rip out the stock alarm system and that will free my ignition?

 

see https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...ization+bypass for more ideas

 

well I am going to take apart the ingnition housing and check that. recheck the ground and hopefully it will fire up. I am just scratching my head lol

 

Key / tumber ans ignition assembly all function with continuity test. I have been stranded for 2 days. I am pulling my hair out.... someone send me a 6pack