By pdhartigan on Thursday, November 29, 2001 - 12:55 pm: Edit

Ok, So when I bought my 97 Disco, I didn't do a background check. I knew it had been in an accident, but it all checked out fine. So I bought it. Come to find out, it had also previously been stolen. So here's where the fun begins...
The key I have starts the ignition, but doesn't open the doors. When I had the dealer make me a key based on the VIN, it wouldn't do either. So now the only way I have to get in, is the remote, which could die at any time.
Has anyone ever replaced the locks, or ignition? If so - for how much? Any other suggestions?
Also the RR laser cut folding keys are awesome. Is anyone developing something like that for the Disco?
Thanks,
Patrick

By Daniel on Thursday, November 29, 2001 - 04:18 pm: Edit

Have you tried a locksmith? You don't have a chip in the key, so you might be able to get off cheaper than going to Land Rover for new locks/ignition...

By J584btgoat (J584btgoat) on Thursday, November 29, 2001 - 05:37 pm: Edit

Has anyone tried using a D2 key for a D1 key? Can the remote be programmed? That would be nice...

By Craig on Thursday, November 29, 2001 - 08:09 pm: Edit

The D2 key/remote cannot be programmed to operate a D1 alarm. I know that the D1 transmits at 315mhz, but if forget the frequency for the D2. Key shank will work though.
Craig

By mcleanva on Monday, December 03, 2001 - 05:15 pm: Edit

is there a way to have a key made to fit an existing lock if you don't have the key? you know - like you see in the movies.

By charlie on Monday, December 03, 2001 - 06:08 pm: Edit

mcleanva,
Yes, you can on older model cars, but not sure about the newer ones. The A4 I used to have had laser cut keys (So do many other new cars)that is almost impossible to fit a key by using the lock.
My friend had a old Corsica back in college and I lost my key somewhere. Called the locksmith and they open the door for me, took the lock out from the glove box lock, and fit a new key for him. All cost about 70-80 bucks (in 1992) and done within 10 min after they get the door open.
---Charlie

By J584btgoat (J584btgoat) on Tuesday, December 04, 2001 - 03:43 pm: Edit

So, what are the odds of the RR folding keys working on a 99 D1? I would assume that the remote operates on a different frequency as well.