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If the Range Rover Key Is Not Detected

Model: Land Rover Range Rover MK 2 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Part: Key

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Unfortunately, it can happen that the key for your Range Rover is not detected by the vehicle, making it difficult to start. In an emergency, as shown in the video, you can still start the vehicle even if it does not recognize the key by placing it in a specific spot on the steering column.

This spot is located directly under the column, at the junction of the body and the steering. This way, the vehicle will start.

Don't forget that to enter, you have the security key that comes with every modern vehicle. In this specific case, the issue was resolved by replacing the antenna receiver, which is located at the top of the vehicle's interior headliner.

Once this fault was eliminated, the problem was solved.


Updated on 18 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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