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Guide · Updated October 23, 2026

Range Rover 'key not detected': start it now, fix it later

The message means the car can't hear the key. Usually a battery; sometimes the key or the module.

Short answer
  • Hold the key against the backup spot shown in your handbook and press start.
  • Replace the key battery.
  • If the spare works, the first key needs re-pairing or replacing.
  • If no key works, the module may be the issue.

Start it now

Most Land Rovers have a backup spot where a weak key can be read. Check your handbook for your model.

When to call

If the message stays with a new battery, or it's your only key. Plan for 1 to 2.5 hours if a new key is needed.

Written by Key Monkey, European car key specialist in Marietta, GA. Updated October 23, 2026.

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