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KeithG

Member Since: 20 May 2017
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 8

2012 Freelander 2 i6 XS Auto Santorini Black

That old Chestnut....... Keyfobs!

Hi all,

I recently purchased a 2012 Freelander 2 which I'm really happy with. Except it only came with one key fob (surprise surprise!)
Anyway- Is there a 'secret source' for replacements in Australia or do I have to cough up at a dealership?

I have taken the step of ordering a replacement fob with a blank key and transponder from my mate Ebay- I'll let you know how that goes- $135 delivered from a locksmith set up in QLD.

Any advise or hints would be appreciated

24th May 2017 5:45 am

Tomtom

Member Since: 30 Apr 2017
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 23

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Narvik Black

Keen to find out! Both my fobs work but the rubber on the buttons is worn and rubbery, so it sticks to the top flap on the key receiver and wont eject.

28th May 2017 12:05 pm

hinchy

Member Since: 08 Jan 2009
Location: Stockport
Posts: 780

2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Aintree Green

Tomtom it's not a problem getting replacement covers. MY13 HSE LUX Aintree Green
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Series II Land Rover

28th May 2017 12:53 pm

KeithG

Member Since: 20 May 2017
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 8

Tomtom wrote:
Keen to find out! Both my fobs work but the rubber on the buttons is worn and rubbery, so it sticks to the top flap on the key receiver and wont eject.

Hey Tomtom-

My local LR dealer is happy to code it, I'll let you know how I go...if it arrives. There are a lot on ebay etc, but many from China. This supplier is in QLD.

29th May 2017 3:16 am

mikehzz

Member Since: 04 Sep 2009
Location: Springwood
Posts: 749

Tomtom wrote:
Keen to find out! Both my fobs work but the rubber on the buttons is worn and rubbery, so it sticks to the top flap on the key receiver and wont eject.

I've replaced the outer casing twice in mine. They cost around $20 delivered from China. You crack open the old case, pull out the circuit board and snap it into the new case and it ends up like new.

29th May 2017 9:53 pm

KeithG

Member Since: 20 May 2017
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 8

Ok - So the new keyfob arrived yesterday. Looks pretty good, though the emergency key isnt a perfect fit, but not bad.

Will take it to LR service tomorrow for coding and cutting. Will let you know how I fair.

7th Jun 2017 2:49 am

KeithG

Member Since: 20 May 2017
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 8

So finally- took the car and key into Brighton Land Rover and in about 30 mins they had the new key fob coded.
Great result. $135 for fob, $90 to code and $50 to cut the emergency key at a local key cutter stall.

$275 all up; not a bad result!

Supplier via eBay was Amalgamated Locksmith, Newstead QLD.

16th Jun 2017 6:11 am

Tomtom

Member Since: 30 Apr 2017
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 23

That's so funny! By chance I actually bought two replacement key fob shells from Amalgamated at Newstead today.

28th Jun 2017 8:09 am

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