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Key falling to bits
Has anyone had issues with their D4 (MY12) key falling apart. The outer black plastic/rubber cover that covers all the buttons is coming off exposing the buttons.
Any thoughts.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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13th Sep 2013 12:50 pm
Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Thanks Nick, my key is not that design, mine is the newer design as per the 8 speed boxes. Is the issue the same?MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
13th Sep 2013 1:26 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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My MY2012 Key is fine no signs of wear, but to be honest it stays in my pocket 99% of the time so I'm really touching it to wear it out Cheers Ian
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13th Sep 2013 2:03 pm
Russell
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Location: Kent
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Same as mine, no need for it to come out of my pocket, but the outter casing is falling off itMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
13th Sep 2013 2:18 pm
J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 4547
I should imagine that it rubs when it stays in your pocket with the movement of your clothing.
Especially if you wear skin tight skinny jeans, leather chaps or PVC.
SECTION: 501-00
Smart Key Low Level Repair
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Range Rover (LM) Model Year: 2010-2012
VIN: 304426-393639
Range Rover Sport (LS) Model Year: 2010-2013
VIN: 212145-717166
Discovery 4 / LR4 (LA) Model Year: 2010-2013
VIN: 510178-596988
MARKETS:
All
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation: The face of the key is peeling away from the main body. This version has been issued for a change to the Service Instructions.
Cause: Supplier manufacturing process. Suggested Customer Concern Code - L23.
Action: Should a customer express concern, follow the Service Instruction outlined below.
PARTS:
LR052882 Smart key kit Discovery 4/LR4 Quantity: 1
LR052905 Smart key kit Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Quantity: 1TLO has left the building.......
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13th Sep 2013 2:34 pm
Hairy Dan
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Location: Co. Durham
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Like I said, no problems with my keys even though they stay in my leather chaps
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13th Sep 2013 5:11 pm
mickyd4
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My key is like the one hairy dan has posted with my car being MY13- my car is 9 months old and the key is already battered 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
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13th Sep 2013 6:04 pm
Robbie
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Thinking about it, I don't think I have ever pressed any of the buttons on the key.
Perhaps I should test one of them one day!Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Mine looks just like HD's however the front cover that covers the buttons is all lifting along the edge and starting to fall off Dealer has just said it will be covered and replaced under warranty so will hold out if possible till 2nd service in a few weeks timeMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
13th Sep 2013 6:11 pm
cherokee
Member Since: 03 Jul 2007
Location: preston
Posts: 562
Russell my key was same as yours LR replaced it,
When you take yours in to swap for new one take
both keys,they said they needed to programme both
keys.Always walk behind a Shooter and
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14th Sep 2013 12:01 am
D4mation
Member Since: 29 Jul 2011
Location: Ruralshire
Posts: 593
I dropped mine on concrete a few months ago and it disassembled itself into several pieces. Had to get the other keyfob to work how it put it back together again - it's been fine ever since 8)MY12 D4 HSE Ipanema Sand
15th Sep 2013 12:29 am
mcunnin
Member Since: 31 Mar 2013
Location: Inverness
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I got a silicon cover from fleebay it's great protects the key and stops any bits coming off.
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Dealer has just said it will be covered and replaced under warranty so will hold out if possible till 2nd service in a few weeks time
