Good morning all.I read in my manual that its a good idea to interchange between the two key fobs to keep the internal battery charged.So i thought i would start using it. It was flat as a pancake, and would not unlock the car.So i unlocked using the one that works ok.Then using the flat fob in the ignition slot.This worked ok.
But i've been unlocking the car this way and using the flat one to start the car for three weeks now. And it still don't seem to be charging the fob.What i have noticed that there is no evidence of an electriacal contact on the fob to enable it to be charged. Does this mean that the battery is knackererd ? If so can i buy i new battery to put in myself.Or do i have to take it to a LR dealer to do and charge me an arm and a leg to fit?
Dave  my freelander is an 07 Stornoway grey HSE with full cream leather

The fob will inductively charge in the dock, the key has to be thr correct way round for this to happen though, with the buttons uppermost.
It is possible to crack open the case and replace the battery, it takes a little time and patience but can be done, a few members on here have done it, I know SimonT did this and he has some pictures in his gallery.

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic8404.html

The key is charged in much the same way as a step down transformer works by induction.
In order for the battery to recharge it needs to have a little something left in it to work.
If the battery is compleatly drained then its nackered.
As tas has stated its possible to replace the battery which is very much cheaper than a replacment key fob.

Thanks for the mention Taz

I did change the battery in my dead fob and over a year later it's still working 100%

quite a quick job and only cost about £10 for the battery. 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

Thanks for all your help guys. I guess then that my battery has had it. Do i have to get this part from a LR dealer.Or can they be bought on line somewhere ie e*bay ?
Dave my freelander is an 07 Stornoway grey HSE with full cream leather

The battery links are within the thread Taz linked.

Yeah ta just been there. What a great sight this is. Shame i'm so crap at using it. My age ya know  my freelander is an 07 Stornoway grey HSE with full cream leather

Unfortunately Farnell are out of stock but copy/paste the battery type and EBay has some.

Ta very much again.I'll try e*bay.
Chears Dave my freelander is an 07 Stornoway grey HSE with full cream leather

I don't suppose anyone knows roughly how long a Key would typically need to stay docked in order to become fully charged, would they?

Any help on this gratefully received... Foraging near Gaydon....
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MY13 HSE Lux SD4, Baltic Blue - current, 30,000> miles without fault
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Recharge it by putting the key on your electric tooth brush holder / charger. Thats a induction loop, I keep my reserve key topped up this way, no probs.

Clever idea Mona.

And then 'Mona Geeza' puts his toothbrush in the Dock....


I bought my battery from ebay - think I made an 'offer' and got it for £7.50 (or £8.50) including postage

LR dealers won't sell these batteries - just the new fob's 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone