I was wondering has anyone some information that could help. I drove my fl2 into town this evening and when i came out of the shop to head off again the key fob would not stay in the receiver. It kept pushing it out. The remote works in all other ways, lock, unlock, alarm etc. But it won't stay in the holder and let me start it or even get the ignition on. Never happened before. The main dealer is closed for the weekend and I was wondering had anyone any experience. Can I reset in some way? Thanks

It could be the docking port especially if your other key fob does the same. But to be honest the only thing worth trying is to disconnect the cars battery for a few minutes then re-connect and the system will reset.

Last edited by EYorkshire on 25th Feb 2011 8:51 pm. Edited 1 time in total

Is the fob clean or have any visible damage to the casing? Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
Family's: 2009 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Auto, Stornoway

Yorkshire - God's County

The fob is clean and no damage. Worth disconnecting the battery to se will it reset

Tried disconnecting the battery and that didn't help or solve the problem. Any one any other suggestions thanks

I'd suggest it was a hardware problem with the module in the dash itself. My next stop would be the dealer I'm afraid Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
Family's: 2009 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Auto, Stornoway

Yorkshire - God's County

Trying to make a little joke to lighten up the mood...

It should prove quite difficult to go to the dealer as the receiver keeps spitting out the key(s) and not let him start the car...
Should he use some duct tape to keep the key in place?...

Now seriously, like EYorkshire and Big Dave said, it could be the docking port as long as both keys are doing the same on either side (buttons up or buttons down) you are inserting them.

long shot, is the steering wheel turning hard against the steering lock?

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Come on Inernest - what was the result of this?
Was it the steering pressing against the steering lock mechanism or did you have to take it to the stealer and have a new dock module fitted

I had the same problem, but my spare key did the job. Seems that when i droped my key it broke. The dealer ordered me a new one and it took them half hour to program it. (never had seen it before he said).

It occurs to me that there must be an awful lot of pocket debris carried in to the receptor in the tread of the ignition fob.That being the case, you would expect the problem to more prevalent on higher mileage FL2's. Of mine both FL2’s, major and minor, had their moments in ejecting the fob but never more than a couple of times before engaging and allowing ignition.
I expect dealers have a tiny LR appointed Dyson to suck out the unwelcome ..... or may that come later? Firenze Red XS TD4 01/2013 . Averaging 1800 miles per month. My 5th Freelander in 11 years. Devotee?