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Yes, that's what I did (my post doesn't read too clearly).
I put the key in the metal box, sat in the car with the box on my lap (and the key inside), then tried to start it, and it displayed 'smart key not found'.
Clearly Land Rover are not the only manufacturer with this issue, and there is plenty of information on the net about the 'Faraday Cage' effect that an enclosed metal box has on the radio signals to and from the key.2012 - 8 Speed D4 HSE in Indus Silver with surround cameras, adaptive headlamps, privacy glass, rear entertainment, 20" alloys.
3rd Feb 2018 11:03 am
Canburne
Member Since: 15 Jan 2013
Location: Devon
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3rd Feb 2018 11:25 am
Jubbly
Member Since: 20 Nov 2016
Location: Stourbridge
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I did the same, only I used one of the pouches from amazon.Jaguar I-Pace HSE imminent.
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3rd Feb 2018 5:59 pm
Caravanchris2
Member Since: 28 Nov 2016
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 5
Jubbly wrote:
I did the same, only I used one of the pouches from amazon.
hi do the pouches work blocking signal ?
12th Feb 2018 4:23 pm
philm
Member Since: 02 Oct 2016
Location: Manchester
Posts: 732
Yes the pouches work. tried mine next to car, car wont unlock.L633 Defender
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12th Feb 2018 5:09 pm
Grease Monkey
Member Since: 24 May 2009
Location: Essex
Posts: 134
Caravanchris2 wrote:
Jubbly wrote:
I did the same, only I used one of the pouches from amazon.
hi do the pouches work blocking signal ?
My pouch from Amazon works too 2009 D4 Zermatt Silver SE (Pre-Production) - Current
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12th Feb 2018 5:26 pm
Gazzdid
Member Since: 14 Nov 2017
Location: Cannock
Posts: 158
I put my key in a small yale steel safe and carried it out to the car. Touched the handle & it unlocked. Seems not all metal boxes will work.
Will be ordering myself a couple of pouches I think
12th Feb 2018 10:54 pm
sean 471
Member Since: 26 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2990
Love it when technology works. What a farce. Why don t they get their act together .
12th Feb 2018 11:10 pm
philm
Member Since: 02 Oct 2016
Location: Manchester
Posts: 732
Gazzdid wrote:
I put my key in a small yale steel safe and carried it out to the car. Touched the handle & it unlocked. Seems not all metal boxes will work.
Will be ordering myself a couple of pouches I think
Member Since: 14 Nov 2017
Location: Cannock
Posts: 158
They are exactly what ive got, arrived today from Amazon. They do the job nicely. Will use one to keep the spare key in and the other for the main key when not in use.
Worth noting though that it only blocks the signal if the key is put into the main pocket. If its put into the front pocket the signal is not blocked.
13th Feb 2018 10:36 pm
Luapno
Member Since: 27 Sep 2013
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 871
Also don't forget that the same scanning technology can be used in car parks etc, so probably best to use one of the RFID pouches when out and about especially if you park in public car parks. I am sure there was a recent post where someone got done in a Birmingham multi storey. I have switched my keyless entry off to avoid the situation and got a disclockWhen you are dead, you do not know you are dead. All of the pain is felt by others. The same thing happens when you are stupid.
14th Feb 2018 12:14 am
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
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faraday cage
14th Feb 2018 12:22 am
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
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Has anyone actually had a Discovery 3 or 4 stolen when the key was copied?In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
14th Feb 2018 12:41 am
Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6902
there's a £6 signal defender pouch on amazon that will fit both keys. You can stand next to the car with the key and still can't get in.
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