Member Since: 16 Feb 2013
Location: Ayrshire
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Vehicle Security - a letter from Land Rover
A letter from Land Rover landed today, telling me how cunning thieves can be (signal interception) and how LR are working to thwart them. It seems a software update is in the works and I should expect to hear from them in order to book my car in for an update
In the meantime, they have given me a free Faraday pouch (generic - not LR branded) and also the opportunity to (first come/first served) request a free pair of ‘sleeping batteries’ which when I replace the key fob batteries, will put the key in sleep mode after 3 minutes without movement. Duly requested!
It also gives advice on how to disable keyless entry.
Letter seems to suggest it’s been offered to all owners of 2016/2017MY vehicles.
Anyone else got this letter?Corris Grey SDV6 D4 2015 HSE
Adriatic Blue TDV6 D3 2004 SE (Gone)
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9th Aug 2024 2:48 pm
MrTed
Member Since: 06 Jan 2023
Location: Rickmansworth
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Nope. I just assumed it was for D5's. I'd looked this up earlier and saw that they are mentioning MY16/17 then it must be for 1st ED D5's... It'll be interesting if late D4's are included, like mine! Mind you, as i've got a huge -pedal-lock then it's a bit moot Discovery 4 HSE late 2015 Euro6
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9th Aug 2024 2:55 pm
bigdave Site Sponsor
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I got this letter for my FFRR 2015MY.
Anything free from JLR has to be a good thing!
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Yes i too have received the letter with the Faraday pouch, awaiting the invite for a software update, I have already disabled the keyless entry sometime ago Tintenter
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9th Aug 2024 3:43 pm
MrTed
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but is talks about vehicles purchased after 2018 so we'll see what they say...Discovery 4 HSE late 2015 Euro6
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9th Aug 2024 3:52 pm
NikBrown27
Member Since: 09 Feb 2021
Location: Earls Colne
Posts: 174
Yes also got the letter for mine. I laughed at the comment that the batteries could take six months to get to you!
9th Aug 2024 3:55 pm
Kummu24
Member Since: 16 Feb 2013
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 384
Yes…. That was hilarious.
An embarrassing rider for any company to feel they have to put on supplyCorris Grey SDV6 D4 2015 HSE
Adriatic Blue TDV6 D3 2004 SE (Gone)
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9th Aug 2024 4:43 pm
Kummu24
Member Since: 16 Feb 2013
Location: Ayrshire
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MrTed wrote:
Nope. I just assumed it was for D5's. I'd looked this up earlier and saw that they are mentioning MY16/17 then it must be for 1st ED D5's... It'll be interesting if late D4's are included, like mine! Mind you, as i've got a huge -pedal-lock then it's a bit moot
For the avoidance of doubt, mines is a 2016MY D4, so late D4’s definitely in scopeCorris Grey SDV6 D4 2015 HSE
Adriatic Blue TDV6 D3 2004 SE (Gone)
Grey Freelander 1 TD4 SE 2001 (Gone)
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9th Aug 2024 4:44 pm
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bigdave wrote:
Anything free from JLR has to be a good thing?
Sorted out that minor typo!! You know LR don’t do anything for free, there’ll be an ulterior motive like a little fishing trip. Be sceptical, be very sceptical!
MY 2016/2017 LR cars keyless unlocking flaw recall
D4 16MY
Got my recall letter from LR today regarding the weakness with my remote key fob.
Good bits
Faraday pouch included with my letter.
A promise later this year to fix the issue.
Free sleeper batteries to help with the issue.
Bad bits
Only one pouch - LR would it break the bank to send one for each key? How tight are you?
Sleeper batteries are limited, "first come basis" LR would it break the bank to budget for all of us? The exact number of drivers is known... How tight are you?
Letter is ten years late.
They wouldn't do any of this unless they had to. They must foresee being liable in some way...
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9th Aug 2024 6:38 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10685
I suspect it’s a production issue with the sleeper batteries.
Just disable the Auto Unlock.
9th Aug 2024 6:41 pm
Browny90
Member Since: 19 Jul 2016
Location: Ashbourne
Posts: 698
Got my letter today, Also a late D4 (2016 Landmark)
6 months is a hell of a delivery expectation for the batteries..Disco4 MY16 SDV6 Landmark Black
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10th Aug 2024 12:55 pm
JordsDisco
Member Since: 22 May 2020
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 1616
Don’t be naive!
When I took a D5 in for this earlier in the year, they did a free health check and lo and behold the discs were ridged on the inside edge, so they quoted a small mortgage for that. Anyway, it wasn’t anything more than the usual wear and tear and they did some back peddling when questioned.
The security update imho is just a Trojan horse to get you in the door. Dont suppose theres actually any modifications bar a new battery or a bit of foil stuck inside the key case somewhere.
10th Aug 2024 1:12 pm
Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1670
Haven’t had my letter yet , but checked the MOT history website which also allows you to check fo manufacturer recall. None mentioned.Gary
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10th Aug 2024 2:42 pm
RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
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my brother has just had this 'offer' through from Land Rover for his 2016 Disco Sport HSE but he doesnt have keyless entry on his car2011 D4 XS 305 MY12 - gone but not forgotten
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-pedal-lock then it's a bit moot 
