Land Rover Discovery Key Fob Drama: Fix or Replace?

Hey there! I actually faced a similar issue with my 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (gasoline). The central locking system started acting up just like yours, super unreliable with the doors not responding to the key fob. Took it to my mechanic and it turned out to be a faulty cable connection in the driver's door. The wiring harness had some wear and tear, causing intermittent connection issues. It was affecting the whole central locking system. The repair involved replacing the wiring harness and recalibrating the central locking system. It wasn't a major repair, but definitely needed proper diagnosis and specific parts. The car's been working perfectly since then, no more locking issues. One tip: make sure you get a mechanic who's familiar with Land Rover electrical systems. These connection issues can be tricky to diagnose if the technician doesn't know what to look for. Best of luck with the repair.

Hey! Thanks for sharing your experience. It's really helpful since I'm dealing with the exact same problem on my Discovery right now. Good to know it was just the wiring harness in your case, that actually makes a lot of sense given the symptoms. Do you remember roughly how much you ended up paying for the repair? Also, has everything stayed working properly since then, or have you noticed any other electrical quirks popping up? I'm definitely going to look for a Land Rover specialist like you suggested. These electrical gremlins can be super annoying if they're not fixed right the first time!

Hey again! Happy to give you an update, I just had this fixed last week actually, and it cost me 155.00 € to repair that pesky cable connection issue. The mechanic was spot on with the diagnosis and repair. Since getting it sorted, my central locking has been working like a charm, just press the button and *click*, all doors respond perfectly now! Haven't noticed any other electrical quirks either. The car's running smoothly, and honestly, it's such a relief not having to deal with that frustrating on-again-off-again locking situation anymore. You know how annoying it is when you walk away and have to double or triple-check if the car's actually locked! My mechanic mentioned these cable issues are pretty common in Land Rovers, so getting a specialist who knows their stuff really makes a difference. Money well spent in my opinion, beats dealing with unreliable locks or potentially more expensive problems down the road. Let me know how you get on with yours! Always good to share experiences with fellow Land Rover owners.

Thanks so much for all the details! I actually just got back from the mechanic today and wanted to update you. Took your advice and found a specialist who really knew their Land Rovers. Turns out my issue was similar but slightly different, a corroded connection in the door module was the culprit. The repair was a bit pricier than yours at about 200, but honestly, I'm just happy it's fixed. The mechanic was super thorough and even showed me the damaged parts. They also did a quick check of the other electrical components while they were at it, which gave me peace of mind. Just tried the key fob in the parking lot about ten times (probably looked a bit crazy!) and it worked perfectly every single time. Such a relief! Thanks again for sharing your experience, it really helped me know what to expect and pushed me to find the right specialist. These cars definitely need someone who knows what they're doing when it comes to electrical issues! Catch you around!