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Pete K

Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10364

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini Red

Yeap they are soldered in.

I thought you only needed the black rectangular thing on the pointy end for starting. Maybe wrong.
Is it still there ?

12th Aug 2018 6:20 pm

PROFSR G

Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 4657

2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial XS Auto Stornoway Grey

I'm not sure if this will help but it is possible to open the car by someone in UK pressing the "unlock" button on your spare key. I have done this whilst holding it next to a mobile phone in an open call to SWIMBO'S phone! You only need to hold your phone over the bonnet near windscreen and await the signal. Might take a few attempts Hope this makes sense

yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ

12th Aug 2018 6:28 pm

Bazza.

Member Since: 06 Jul 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 332

2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver

Have you got the flat battery facility the same as a D4? hold the key tight under the steering column?

Any manual key option?

Disco 4 2012

12th Aug 2018 6:29 pm

Narpy

Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Cairns Blue

PROFSR G wrote:
I'm not sure if this will help but it is possible to open the car by someone in UK pressing the "unlock" button on your spare key. I have done this whilst holding it next to a mobile phone in an open call to SWIMBO'S phone! You only need to hold your phone over the bonnet near windscreen and await the signal. Might take a few attempts Hope this makes sense

You don't honestly believe this do you?
It's a myth Im afraid.https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/remote-possibility/

And it's been mythbusted too: https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/is-this-true-16392.html
Mods:
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Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
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Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.

Last edited by Narpy on 12th Aug 2018 7:59 pm. Edited 1 time in total

12th Aug 2018 6:42 pm

PROFSR G

Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 4657

Well I thought this would raise an eyebrow or two

but I wouldn't have believed it NARPY until I tried it on my D3 and SWIMBO'S Audi A3 and it worked on both!
Mythbusting or otherwise I can only impart my own experience

yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ

12th Aug 2018 7:07 pm

3phase

Member Since: 22 Dec 2011
Location: Lee-On-Solent
Posts: 81

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver

Small update... I removed the battery and it was dead.
I found a similar battery 3v but non rechargeable.
This did seem to be a step forward but would only operate the lock and unlock. I was able to clear the fault but not for long.
I have arranged to get the spare sent over.... we shall wait and see how long that is.
So I have my caravan on a site and the car in a car park half a mile away.
Thanks for all the reply’s and yes lesson learned, normally I am better prepared.

12th Aug 2018 9:31 pm

rrhool

Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4400

2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Zermatt Silver

DSL wrote:
rrhool wrote:
Lesson 1 GOLDEN RULE - always, always, always take your spare key on holiday

Sorted those typos for you.

You are right!

Richard

D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.

Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
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13th Aug 2018 7:43 pm

DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin

Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72787

Any update on this?

22nd Aug 2018 10:33 am

3phase

Member Since: 22 Dec 2011
Location: Lee-On-Solent
Posts: 81

All home safe and sound

Due to a bank Holiday in Europe it took the best part of 5 days!!
Lesson learned.
Thanks to all for the comments, even the unhelpful ones...... I can see the funny side now.

22nd Aug 2018 1:25 pm

Narpy

Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830

Did you have any luck once the wet key was thoroughly dried out or is it now deader than a dead thing? Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.

22nd Aug 2018 2:19 pm

3phase

Member Since: 22 Dec 2011
Location: Lee-On-Solent
Posts: 81

I was only able to get the “wet key”to open and shut the doors and set the alarm.
No amount of drying would activate the immobiliser.
I think I will be buying a new key with electronics and coding it myself with the iid

22nd Aug 2018 2:33 pm

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