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craigside

Member Since: 10 Mar 2011
Location: Bolton
Posts: 44

2015 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

D4 Anti Theft fit fake OBD Socket

Seeing so many Disco’s and RR’s being stolen these days, I’ve been using a faraday pouch for my key - which is inconvenient but it works.

I've been advised that the "Thieving Scroats" use a device for keyless cars to open the door, I'm also informed however that they still have to plug into the OBD port to start the car without the key - even if they can detect the key signal from your house to open the car door, they have to plug into the OBD to start it...

I’m dreading mine being stolen so I’ve just bought a “dummy OBD” kit which gives power but nothing else, supposed to make it look like it’s got blocking SW installed.

I can unclip the lower dash and remove it. However HOW do I get the OBD socket itself un-
clipped? I can’t see how and don’t want to break it…. Any advice much appreciated!

Rob

'65 Reliant Regal, '69 Imp, Fiat Amigo 600cc Camper, Triumph GT6 Mk1, MG Midget, Escort Van, Triumph Spitfire 1.5 Mk3, Escort Mk3, Bluebird 2.0, Bluebird 1.8 Turbo, Supra 3L Turbo, Previa (kids arrived!), CLK 320, CLK 500, A4 3.0 Cab.
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21st Feb 2022 3:16 pm

Oxford-boy

Member Since: 07 Sep 2015
Location: Oxford
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2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XXV LE Auto Causeway Grey

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21st Feb 2022 3:28 pm

Gary_P

Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1682

2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris Grey

Thanks for posting and for having a go. Just what many of us needed. Also watching progress. Please keep us posted on progress.

I asked this question recently and got the following reply from Farmer Chalk in this item:

https://www.disco4.com/forum/yorkshire-ne-owners-198583.html

"Sorry missed this… yes but depends on the model… later JLR products the obd plug just clips in and can, with a small pick or screwdriver, therefore be carefully popped out.

The D3 is harder because I think the loom part has a couple of screws holding in place.. hopefully someone will be along shortly to inform us… the D3 is actually safer as it has an old key type ignition lock..and is clearly less valuable"

Don't know if that helps. Please report back. Good luck. Gary
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21st Feb 2022 4:30 pm

craigside

Member Since: 10 Mar 2011
Location: Bolton
Posts: 44

Hi Thanks for reply.

I've actually just learned how to turn off "keyless entry", which has worked - the trick is holding keyfob near to gearchange when pressing the buttons in quick succession...

Next thing is removing the OBD without breaking anything. I can't see where to put a screwdriver etc., so if someone has removed one before and can advise it would be helpful... Rob

'65 Reliant Regal, '69 Imp, Fiat Amigo 600cc Camper, Triumph GT6 Mk1, MG Midget, Escort Van, Triumph Spitfire 1.5 Mk3, Escort Mk3, Bluebird 2.0, Bluebird 1.8 Turbo, Supra 3L Turbo, Previa (kids arrived!), CLK 320, CLK 500, A4 3.0 Cab.
Since 02/11 - '06 D3 HSE Zermatt Silver | Egr blanked |
Since 03/18 - '15 D4 HSE Grey

21st Feb 2022 5:13 pm

Farmer Chalk

Member Since: 06 Mar 2013
Location: Independent Republic of Kentishshire.
Posts: 4197

2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tangiers Orange

I’m not certain but I think that one you have there is for a D3 not a D4…
The D3 screws in and the D4 one just clicks into place….

Hopefully someone who has taken a D3 apart may assist…

If I am right I may have a D4 one which I could swap you if required?

21st Feb 2022 5:40 pm

gstuart

Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14177

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Auto Java Black

Do these help in any way

Click image to enlarge

21st Feb 2022 5:42 pm

gstuart

Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14177

Also part number YPC107920

21st Feb 2022 5:56 pm

craigside

Member Since: 10 Mar 2011
Location: Bolton
Posts: 44

Farmer Chalk wrote:
I’m not certain but I think that one you have there is for a D3 not a D4…
The D3 screws in and the D4 one just clicks into place….

Hopefully someone who has taken a D3 apart may assist…

If I am right I may have a D4 one which I could swap you if required?

I think you may be right, it doesn't look the same! I hadn't realised... I've contacted the supplier (eBay)... Rob

'65 Reliant Regal, '69 Imp, Fiat Amigo 600cc Camper, Triumph GT6 Mk1, MG Midget, Escort Van, Triumph Spitfire 1.5 Mk3, Escort Mk3, Bluebird 2.0, Bluebird 1.8 Turbo, Supra 3L Turbo, Previa (kids arrived!), CLK 320, CLK 500, A4 3.0 Cab.
Since 02/11 - '06 D3 HSE Zermatt Silver | Egr blanked |
Since 03/18 - '15 D4 HSE Grey

21st Feb 2022 7:56 pm

craigside

Member Since: 10 Mar 2011
Location: Bolton
Posts: 44

gstuart wrote:
Also part number YPC107920

These images do help, I can see the clips I need to press/lever to pull it out. Thanks. Rob

'65 Reliant Regal, '69 Imp, Fiat Amigo 600cc Camper, Triumph GT6 Mk1, MG Midget, Escort Van, Triumph Spitfire 1.5 Mk3, Escort Mk3, Bluebird 2.0, Bluebird 1.8 Turbo, Supra 3L Turbo, Previa (kids arrived!), CLK 320, CLK 500, A4 3.0 Cab.
Since 02/11 - '06 D3 HSE Zermatt Silver | Egr blanked |
Since 03/18 - '15 D4 HSE Grey

21st Feb 2022 7:57 pm

gstuart

Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14177

Glad it helped

Plus found these various picks extremely useful for undoing various clips along with getting O rings off etc

Hope u get it sorted out

21st Feb 2022 8:58 pm

craigside

Member Since: 10 Mar 2011
Location: Bolton
Posts: 44

Thanks for replies and advice...

I've returned the fake OBD and been supplied the correct version!

It is quite fiddly to unclip the original OBD because you can't see the back of it and you can't get your hand in. Examining the 'fake' replacement enables you know where to feel for the small gap and put a small flat screwdriver in to press the release.

Easy then to fit the 'fake' and connect it to the original, which I've pushed out of site.

It's easy to unclip/remove the lower dashboard panel whenever I need access the OBD.

I'm also considering a window sticker 'OBD Blocked' as a possible deterrent to a would-be thieving scroat?

Next, I might do this fake OBD fit on my Wife's Evoque...

Rob

'65 Reliant Regal, '69 Imp, Fiat Amigo 600cc Camper, Triumph GT6 Mk1, MG Midget, Escort Van, Triumph Spitfire 1.5 Mk3, Escort Mk3, Bluebird 2.0, Bluebird 1.8 Turbo, Supra 3L Turbo, Previa (kids arrived!), CLK 320, CLK 500, A4 3.0 Cab.
Since 02/11 - '06 D3 HSE Zermatt Silver | Egr blanked |
Since 03/18 - '15 D4 HSE Grey

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25th Feb 2022 1:05 pm

LRD4GAB

Member Since: 05 Nov 2020
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 505

2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Corris Grey

Can you tell me who supplied th fake obd please

25th Feb 2022 1:13 pm

craigside

Member Since: 10 Mar 2011
Location: Bolton
Posts: 44

Hi

I bought it on eBay £9.95

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154743995010?mk...nl%3Dmkcid Rob

'65 Reliant Regal, '69 Imp, Fiat Amigo 600cc Camper, Triumph GT6 Mk1, MG Midget, Escort Van, Triumph Spitfire 1.5 Mk3, Escort Mk3, Bluebird 2.0, Bluebird 1.8 Turbo, Supra 3L Turbo, Previa (kids arrived!), CLK 320, CLK 500, A4 3.0 Cab.
Since 02/11 - '06 D3 HSE Zermatt Silver | Egr blanked |
Since 03/18 - '15 D4 HSE Grey

25th Feb 2022 3:06 pm

Gary_P

Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1682

Thanks for taking time to provide an update.
Cheers Gary
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25th Feb 2022 11:43 pm

Gary_P

Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1682

craigside
Have you tried plugging anything into the dummy OBD socket to check it? IID or code reader for instance?
Cheers Gary
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26th Feb 2022 8:56 pm