I've got a 2007 Freelander 2 XS. If the car is unlocked and I press the lock key on the fob it sometimes works but not always. It's staring to do the same thing when the car is locked and I press the unlock key on the fob. Someone has had the same problem and cured it by taking the fob apart and packing it with paper. How do I split a key fob? Many thanks

It sounds like you for battery's have gone mate, I had the same thing on my 08 - sometimes it worked sometimes it never, seemed to work just the once after taking it for a drive then couldn't-unlock it -- ended up getting 2 new fobs

There is a thread on here that shows how to pull the fobs apart, along the lines of removing the key from the fob and with a screw driver and a bit of force it will pull apart BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
The wanna be other half - http://www.freel2.com/forum/member-carriec.html

I also had the same problem and got Landrover Assistance out. The technician opened the car using the key moved it to a different position and then the fob worked perfectly. He said the fobs suffer interference from other wireless networks such as garage door openers etc and it can be a common problem. Not had it since though

This sounds about right.. both my keys were being a pain some times working some times not ,problem being locking but not unlocking.Then one died so i used the other key ,now the 2nd key fob will not open.. This was after swapping them and doing some long drive's..

Been given the price of £350 to get two new one's and programmed is this right?

or is there some wear cheaper?  Iain

Most likely cause is the battery has died. It is possible to replace the battery providing you are careful in how you prize the fob open and have a little skill in soldering in the replacement battery. Cost is under £10 for a battery and if you search the forum for fob battery or similar there is a thread that tells you how to do it.

Thanks sadly I am heavy handed me opening one would mean me ether putting tool in to hand or breaking the thing .. Iain

ok quick question ... if i put the key fob in the car while on the drive, do i need to have engine running? to charge? Iain

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic8404.html...ob+battery

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Thanks for your replies, I have spoken to trading standards and hope to have this sorted soon..

Under the sale's of goods act 1979 I should be getting 2 new keys ..It is the respoabiltiy of the dealer to provide me with working goods for the fist 6 months ,after that I have to prove that it was faulty.

I downloaded the letter from the Trading standards web page .. Iain

Best not to play about with the fobs papa and try and split them apart just in case your dealer or LR say they have been tampered with  BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
The wanna be other half - http://www.freel2.com/forum/member-carriec.html

o yer he did try saying that I had put them in water.. why would i do that?

Gloves came off to day so I am going to use the law to sort it.. Iain