Land Rover Repair: 2003 RANGE ROVER KEY, passenger doors, testbook

Question
I Have a 2003 Vogue 4.4. i only received one key when i purchased the vehicle so i bought 2 from landrover, i can use all the keys to start the vehicle but none work remotely i have followed the procedure listed with the keys ie, insert key turn to position 1 turn off remove key press and hold unlock button press lock button three times. but this dose not seem to do the trick any ideas

Answer
Hi Jon,

just in case, here is the key initialization listed in the RR workshop manual:

Initialisation Procedure

1. Ensure the vehicle is unlocked and the driver and front passenger doors are closed.
2. Install a key/remote handset in the ignition switch, then turn the ignition switch to position I and back to position 0 in less than 5 seconds to put the BCU into the initialisation mode. Continue the procedure within 30 seconds of turning the ignition switch to position 0.
3.  Remove the key/remote handset from the ignition switch.
4.  Press and hold the unlock button for a maximum of 15 seconds. During this time, momentarily press the lock button three times within 10 seconds.
5.  Release both buttons.
6.  Successful initialisation is indicated by the BCU locking then unlocking the vehicle. If this does not occur, repeat step 4.
7.  Repeat steps 4 and 5 with ALL other remote handsets belonging to the vehicle (4 maximum). Begin the initialisation of each remote handset within 30 seconds of completing the previous initialisation, or the BCU will drop out of the initialisation mode and the complete procedure will have to be started again.

Make sure you use ALL the keys used for your RR.

If this does not work, you'll have to go to the dealer to have the testbook perform this.  It may be a RF problem or the BCU may be having trouble linking to the key.

Best of luck,

JohnMc