Smart Key Not Found Message Or Smart Key Locked In Trunk (SSM51558)

Publication date: 2012-04-05
Reference number: SSM51558

SMART KEY NOT FOUND MESSAGE OR SMART KEY LOCKED IN TRUNK

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SSM51558, Date of Issue: April 05, 2012

LAND ROVER:	Range Rover Evoque; New Range Rover; LR4; Range Rover Sport
SECTION:	Electrical
AFFECTED VEHICLES:	Range Rover Evoque; New Range Rover; LR4; Range Rover Sport

SYMPTOM

205000 Electrical Accessories

NOTE: Additional information can be found in SSM56397.

Concern:

Customer may report one or more of the following concerns:-

"Smart key not found" message displayed in the instrument cluster
Unable to enter the vehicle passively (Smart key not detected)
The smart key is locked in the luggage compartment

CONTENT

Cause:

Devices containing 'backlit' LCD screens e.g. smart phones, laptops (laptop cases), games consoles or metal objects e.g. golf clubs / bags, briefcases etc can adversely affect the smart key performance.

Action:

The customer should ensure the Smart Key is clear of such devices or metal objects when attempting Keyless entry/exit or Keyless starting.