Member Since: 15 Dec 2014
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 459
Replace Your D3 Remote Key for Under £50
After a lot of searching i have finally found an aftermarket source for a fully working D3 remote key.
Cost to me was £38 delivered for the key and £10 to have the blade cut = £48!
This is the Link to the key purchased: http://autotoolscan.com/e/product/pro06/Fo...p1996.html
Note: This the narrow blade 433Mhz version for European markets.
If elsewhere in the world you may need the 315Mhz version, check your existing key before ordering.
I dealt with someone called May. ( may@autotoolscan.com ) who spoke perfect English has was easy to deal with.
They accepted payment by Paypal. Gave me a tracking number which actually worked and the key was delivered in just over 2 weeks.
The key contains a fully populated PCB as per the original.
Unlike other aftermarket keys available, the key is rechargeable and the battery is a Panasonic VL2330 rechargeable same as the original key.
The key contains the Land Rover Logo on the 3rd button and is branded Visteon on the outside, but not on the PCB.
I chose my Nanocom Evo to pair the key to the car. The programming process took about 20 seconds and went smoothly. Make sure your are using the latest software update.
I believe the iid tool can also program keys, but i have not tested it with this key.
I had a new blade cut by a seller on ebay who managed to cut it from photos i send him! Worked perfectly.
I have been using this key daily for about 8 weeks now without fault.
IID Pro MV License - D3, D4 & RRS - Enabling, Updates, D4 & RRS Timed / Remote Climate, D4 Bluetooth fitting
PM me for details
Owner of the original "Beanie" grille
D4 & RRS style D3 grilles made to order
12th Jan 2016 12:00 am
Sly666
Member Since: 15 Dec 2014
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 459
Yep.
It was a done by a known locksmith and i had it delivered to my work for security reasons. (not that they could do much without the immobiliser chip)
Apart from get in, relase the handbrake, take out of park and steering lock then off down the road Altox GSM FBH controller thread
IID Pro MV License - D3, D4 & RRS - Enabling, Updates, D4 & RRS Timed / Remote Climate, D4 Bluetooth fitting
PM me for details
Owner of the original "Beanie" grille
D4 & RRS style D3 grilles made to order
12th Jan 2016 12:42 am
MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
Posts: 3345
It's the price they should be, it's a complete rip off the price LR ask for, for what is now pretty simple technology in the scheme of things.
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12th Jan 2016 12:45 am
PatGAPInnov Site Sponsor
Member Since: 02 Dec 2011
Location: Montreal
Posts: 745
Great find!
Quote:
I believe the iid tool can also program keys, but i have not tested it with this key.
If it programmed with a Nanocom, it will work with an IIDTool also. Might just get one for the D3 http://www.gap-diagnostic.com/
19th Jan 2016 5:07 pm
JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1877
Bit scary that a photo can get you a discovery blade
19th Jan 2016 5:09 pm
GoBeyond
Member Since: 12 Jan 2009
Location: Eddleston
Posts: 858
Excellent find
One question...... I still have the 2 keys. My spare set (now), are all split and got juice spilt on it !!!!
So the buttons don't work particularly well if at all !
Does the new fob come dismantled, so you can transfer the actual blade over ?
If so, this sounds perfect
Edit : Going by your photo's this appears to be the case There is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes.
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19th Jan 2016 7:00 pm
Ash3
Member Since: 07 Mar 2012
Location: London
Posts: 214
Where does he get keys from?? Are they genuine?? Does not look like it but certainly sounds a good alternative togetting them from LR
19th Jan 2016 7:11 pm
Sly666
Member Since: 15 Dec 2014
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 459
JackNorris wrote:
Bit scary that a photo can get you a discovery blade
Yes it is a little!
They use the photo to somehow work out the cars "keycode". You may also have the keycode on a plastic fob, often found in the owners manual wallet. You can give them this instead, but no real difference really.
The key is cut from the Keycode pattern, so it will be identical to the key when new. They don't cut it from the photo which will mean your key will be worn.
If you are unsure, i advise you have the key blade delivered to a work or friends address for security reasons.
19th Jan 2016 11:05 pm
Sly666
Member Since: 15 Dec 2014
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 459
GoBeyond wrote:
Excellent find
One question...... I still have the 2 keys. My spare set (now), are all split and got juice spilt on it !!!!
So the buttons don't work particularly well if at all !
Does the new fob come dismantled, so you can transfer the actual blade over ?
If so, this sounds perfect
Edit : Going by your photo's this appears to be the case
Yes it comes lose, with a cable tie around it.
You may be better off buying a couple of empty case and transfering your "guts" over.
You can buy replacement buttons from ebay and you might as well fit a new battery too if your handy with a fine tipped soldering iron.
Or there are people who offer this service for you like here...
Member Since: 15 Dec 2014
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 459
[quote="Ash3"]Where does he get keys from?? Are they genuine?? Does not look like it but certainly sounds a good alternative togetting them from LR[/quote
Please see the first post. This has links to the supplier.
No not Genuine, Copies.
Bit scary that a photo can get you a discovery blade
Not really, most key cutters would be able to do it
Sometimes when we ordered keys for early D3's they may not have had the code on file at LR so had to either send digital photos of originals so they could work out the cut or if not they would supply full lock setsTLO has left the building.......
I no longer work for a Landrover Dealer
My little chilli sauce business http://www.thechillees.co.uk
if you would like to order anything just give me a shout
19th Jan 2016 11:58 pm
MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
Posts: 3345
Received my key this morning, swapped over an old blade and 2 mins with iid tool and I have a fully working key for £39.90 delivered.
5th Feb 2016 12:10 pm
Madrilleno
Member Since: 13 Oct 2014
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 1742
I tried to get one, but no reply. Which website did you use?There are two rules for success,
1. Never tell everything you know.
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