hello there, i am new here and just trying to make some inquiries. if a spare fob of a land rover freelander 2 is not in use, how long will it take for the charge to run out and if that happens, can the discharged fob open the doors of the vehicle?

 

The vehicle has a security feature built in so that if a remote is not used in about 90 days, it will need to be synced back up to the vehicle. This is in case of loss, someone can't come by down the road and open your doors(without the alarm going off, at least)

The battery is sealed in the remote, and recharged during use, so it being used is what keeps the battery charged.

To resync the remote if it has been too long, all that needs to be done is to insert it in the ignition.

I recommend using a spare key about once a month, and having it in the ignition with the engine running for at least 10 minutes(can be driving during those 10 minutes) to keep there from being any issues.

 

Thanks Dave for your expert advice on the use of the spare Fob. since you are a Land rover specialist, would you know for sure if the particular model in question (freelander 2) can be opened without the manual key attached to the original fob while there is no charge on the spare fob?

 

I'm not sure I understand the question completely.

Say you don't have the main key, and just the spare. If the battery on the spare has drained, or the spare has been 'timed out', then the remote would not work. If you have the key blade as part of the spare, then you could remove the cover on the drivers door, and manually unlock it to gain entry(alarm would sound until the key was inserted into the dash)

If you don't have the key blade, and only have a dead or timed out key, then you will have no way of unlocking any of the doors. The LR2 however does not have 'superlock' like some of the other models, so the interior handles still work when locked, which means that the vehicle could be opened by a locksmith or most tow truck drivers.

 

yes you understand it just about right. you have answered my questions regarding the used of a discharged fob and the key blade. thank you very much i appreciate your expertise. Do have a wonderful day.