Land Rover Key Fob Mystery: Bumper Antenna Fix Needed

Hey there! I actually faced a similar issue with my 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport diesel. The key fob symptoms were exactly like yours, super inconsistent. Had it checked at the garage last month. Turned out the cable connecting the antenna to the main control unit was partially damaged, causing interference with the signal. The fix wasn't too complicated, they replaced the cable and recalibrated the system. It wasn't a major repair, just fiddly because they had to remove part of the bumper to access the connection point. The whole thing took about 2 hours. Since the repair, my key fob's been working perfectly, no more unusual failures or having to stand right next to the car to get it to work. If your symptoms match mine, it's likely the same issue. Just make sure whoever works on it knows Land Rover electronics well. Best of luck!

Thanks for sharing your experience! That sounds exactly like what I'm dealing with, really helpful to know it might just be a cable issue rather than the whole antenna. Would you mind sharing roughly how much you paid for the repair? Also, has everything stayed working properly since then, or have you noticed any other electrical quirks popping up? Thanks again!

Hey again! Happy to update you! After getting the cable connection to the bumper antenna fixed last month, my key fob's working like a charm. The repair cost me 260.00 €, not exactly cheap, but way better than replacing the entire system! The mechanic found the antenna itself was actually fine, just the connection was messed up. Everything's been spot-on since the repair, no more standing next to the car doing the key fob dance! Haven't noticed any other electrical issues either, so I'm pretty sure they got to the root of the problem. The mechanic did a thorough job testing everything before and after the fix. Honestly, it was worth every penny just for the peace of mind. No more worrying about getting stuck in a parking lot with a non-responsive key! If your symptoms are similar to what I had, I'd definitely recommend getting it checked out. Just make sure you find someone who knows their way around Land Rover electronics. Let me know how it goes if you get it fixed!

Thanks so much for all the details! Just wanted to update you on what happened with my Discovery. Finally got it checked out by a mechanic last week. Just like you said, it was the cable connection! The final bill came to about 280.00 € since they had to order a specific part. The funny thing is, when the mechanic first looked at it, he thought it might need a whole new antenna system. But after doing some testing, he found the same issue you had, just a damaged cable causing all the trouble. The repair took about 2.5 hours because they were extra careful with the bumper removal. Been a week now, and the key fob's working perfectly! No more awkward moments in the parking lot trying to unlock my car from every possible angle. Really glad I didn't put this off any longer. Thanks again for sharing your experience, it really helped me know what to expect and gave me confidence to get it sorted. You were spot on with everything!