Emergency 'headed' key introduction

EMERGENCY 'HEADED' KEY INTRODUCTION

Model

New Range Rover

Affected vehicles

320314 Onwards

Date

1995-11-29

Reference

29/11/95

Bulletin text

Emergency ‘Headed’ Key Introduction

MODEL

New Range Rover

DETAIL

With the launch of 1996 model year two additional headed keys have been included in the vehicle build specification. These keys are for emergency use only and should not be a service item. One of the headed keys is cable tied on the underside of the vehicle ( in a polythene bag on the left hand ‘A’ post chassis outrigger) for transit purposes, for entry into the vehicle in the case of a vehicle being inadvertently locked with remote keys left inside the vehicle. The second mechanical and remote key are located inside the cubby box. This technical information bulletin is for information purposes only, as the key attached to the exterior of the vehicle must be removed by the dealer prior to the vehicle being sold, and handed to the customer upon vehicle collection. Note: This bulletin supersedes NRR/07/11/95/EN due to additional information in the Action Required, detail section, and the illustration have changed,

ACTION REQUIRED

Information only: Remove the headed key which is attached to the underside of the vehicle, this key is for emergency use only. This information will be included into the next issue update of the owners handbook.

PARTS INFORMATION

ASR 1043 Headed key

PROCEDURE

The headed key attached to the exterior of the vehicle is to be removed prior to vehicle P.D.I, and is to be issued with the vehicle at the point of sale as an emergency entry key only. To use the key for Emergency key access (EKA) refer to the workshop manual or the owners handbook. In the appropriate markets.

Note: With vehicles fitted with passive immobilisation it will not be possible to start the vehicle with these keys, unless the EKA code is used immediately prior to attempting to start the vehicle.

Issue 3 29/11/95

NRR/07/11/95/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP 320314 Onwards LH LJ LD

WARRANTY

Not applicable

COMP. CODE

Not applicable

SRO

Not applicable