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snevets68



Member Since: 04 Jun 2012
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Security risk

This weekend I parked my FL2. in a very up market road. Returning some time later to find it in unlocked mode. As we were discussing the fact I may not have locked it, it relocked. A few moments later it unlocked, at the same time as an automatic gate opposite opened.
As there was a continuous flow of vehicle's through these gates, it confirmed that each time they opened and closed so did my FL2. Sad
Regards Paul.

Post #225065 19th May 2014 11:04 am
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SYFL2



Member Since: 16 Jun 2012
Location: Sheffield
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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Must be on the same frequency not that uncommon i think. Did you try opening the gates with your fob ? Mr. Green

Post #225067 19th May 2014 11:08 am
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piattj



Member Since: 18 Jan 2012
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Wales 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Baltic Blue

That happened to me... I had a BMW 3-series. I parked in a car park, blipped the remote to lock it, and another BMW a few yards away unlocked itself. I unlocked mine & his locked ???

In the end I moved the car. ...

Be true to yourself. That way happiness lies...

Post #225068 19th May 2014 11:08 am
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Badger1970



Member Since: 21 Sep 2012
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Baltic Blue

I find this very unusual. The majority of electronic gate opening systems use a "rolling code" nowadays, to prevent conflict as reported above. In terms of the keyfob supplied with the car, I would hazard a guess that it would utilise this technology by default, seeing as nearly every car on the roads today are opened by remote.

Are you sure that there weren't some scammers parked up nearby grabbing transmitted codes? It's been known to happen with alarming regularity around these parts since our Border Control policy went out of the window. The devices can be procured online for less than 」20! Foraging near Gaydon....
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Post #225070 19th May 2014 11:12 am
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Sparkes



Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Zermatt Silver

We had the same issue but luckily it was under warranty so 2x new fobs and re-programmed solved the problem.

Andrew 2007 LR Freelander 2 GS - factory tints, LR mud flaps, 2013 facelift)
Problems/solutions include: rear diff pinion replaced, stearing rack and pump replaced, alternator earth cable replaced (plus new alternator as misdiagnosed), throttle body replaced, MAP sensor replaced, secondary earth cable...
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Post #225072 19th May 2014 11:41 am
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athelstan



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What - scammers parked up by Border Control automatically opening the entrance to Blighty Shocked
Trust some socially responsible person closed the gate after them - don't want any owd Riff-Raff driving down Albion's green n pleasant lanes now do we Rolling Eyes

Post #225073 19th May 2014 11:43 am
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768will



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Bali Blue

Couple of years ago I made a UHF (433 Mhz) remote control system to switch my rotary pigeon decoy from the hide when pigeon shooting. Once with all my gear packed in the FL2 I found I couldn't lock the vehicle. After much searching I found that something was pressing onto the Tx button causing a permanent transmit. Once this was sorted everything was OK. Don't know at what range this would affect the vehicles locking/unlocking (transmitter was obviously inside the FL2 when I had the problem) Lucky it wasn't the other scenario when I couldn't unlock the vehicle. I now keep the Transmitter module in the front with me. 11 GS Bali Blue
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Post #225078 19th May 2014 1:13 pm
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npinks



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i have had the same issue with a battery operated driveway PIR detector for a alarm

it was transmitting and stopped me, the wife and the neighbour from getting in the cars, the continuous alarm going off gave me a clue, as nobody was near it, once turned off, the cars opened

Post #225082 19th May 2014 1:34 pm
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snevets68



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I was also thinking as to the insurance implications. How would they view a claim that stated, returned to car, all contents missing, no damage to vehicle?
Regards Paul.

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jlcrompton



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

as a garage door and gate fitter i can confirm most doors and gate run on 433 mhz with a rolling code and a firewall system. The firewall is there so the control box knows that that remote is for that box, I.E when two doors are next to each other the right door opens with the right button.

If is messing around with your car maybe a reset on the alarm system is needed.

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