Where exactly does the SIM card fit into? MY2016 HSE D SDV6 - gone due to fuel dilution problems.

By the age of 50 you have the face you deserve - George Orwell.

Hi,

On a 17 MY it fits into a slot in the centre cubby

http://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/documen...c/G1821985

In a 16 MY it fits in the RH side of the dash.

http://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/documen...c/G1855095

Scrumps Somerset - Where the apples do grow and the cider do flow!
2021 Defender 90 D250 HSE in Tasman with white roof.
24MY D300 AB - Verasine Blue - 😀
19MY SDV6 AB - Byron Blue - Gone
17MY D5 SDV6 HSE - Firenze Red - Gone
16MY SDV6 AB -Aruba Silver - Gone
13.5MY SDV6 "HSE Black" - Baltic Blue - Gone
10MY TDV8 HSE Galway Green - Gone
14MY D4 HSE in Scotia Grey - Gone
05 TD5 D90 CSW in Cairns Blue

I see, thanks. MY2016 HSE D SDV6 - gone due to fuel dilution problems.

By the age of 50 you have the face you deserve - George Orwell.

Dealer has said that it is my SIM. My EE sim is the multi size one. You have to snap out the surround to reduce the size to the SIM you need. It can go down one smaller. Dealer is saying these do not fit properly, you have to get the SIM that is the correct size. I thought ALL SIMS were now designed like this.
Has anyone else experienced this problem? What SIMs do other people use?

Seems stupid, sims are a standard size, micro, nano or full sized.
It even says on their site-

Quote:

To fit a micro SIM card, insert the card with the contacts facing up and the shortest end facing out. The card should not be protruding once correctly inserted.

Hi,

I've know the little "pips" left around the sim when it's snapped out to cause a problem in a SIM carrier.

Judicious use of a craft knife or ladies nail emery board to smooth the edge has cured it.

As the SIM in a 17MY pushes straight in the slot, it could be your issue.

Worth a punt I'd say.

Scrumps Somerset - Where the apples do grow and the cider do flow!
2021 Defender 90 D250 HSE in Tasman with white roof.
24MY D300 AB - Verasine Blue - 😀
19MY SDV6 AB - Byron Blue - Gone
17MY D5 SDV6 HSE - Firenze Red - Gone
16MY SDV6 AB -Aruba Silver - Gone
13.5MY SDV6 "HSE Black" - Baltic Blue - Gone
10MY TDV8 HSE Galway Green - Gone
14MY D4 HSE in Scotia Grey - Gone
05 TD5 D90 CSW in Cairns Blue

is anyone just using their phone's data for the internet connectivity for the car by the use of the phones Hotspot setting, LR say it can be done.

CONNECTIVITY

Connectivity methods include:

Wi-Fi Hotspot: Creates a Wi-Fi Hotspot in the vehicle, to allow connection of Wi-Fi equipped devices, e.g., tablet, laptop, smartphone, etc., to the internet. Also allows sharing of media between the Wi-Fi equipped devices inside the vehicle.

Wi-Fi: Allows the vehicle to connect to the internet using an external Wi-Fi network.

Mobile Data: Allows the vehicle to connect to the internet via a mobile network, using a data-enabled micro SIM or nano SIM card.

Right, I think its sorted.
Despite many attempt be myself and dealer, I could not get the SIM to work. Dealer said faulty SIM, SIM supplier said nothing wrong with SIM. I confirmed this buy putting SIM in my phone and it worked.
So, I sourced an "adapter" that allowed the sim to be used in many appliances. I clicked the SIM out of its current adapter and put it in this stand alone adapter, and hey presto it works.
HOWEVER, the APP on the mobile phone seems to have stopped working when the SIM is fitted in the car, so I cannot put remote heating on, or use the remote lock and "find my car".
Solve one problem, and create another.
Probably some set up menu deep inside the settings somewhere. Why cant cars just have on and off switches now
Anyone else experiencing issues ??

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Why cant cars just have on and off switches now

First signs of onset of old age/ technophobia ................... you know the answer to all of these problems is to call in a 5 year old child................ they can fix and program anything electronic these days!  2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Funny you should say that.
If truth be known, it was my 13 yr old daughter who suggested changing the adaptor

Perhaps a silly question but is it easy to remove the sim seeing as it's such a faff to get it in!?

Hi,

I don't have a 17MY but the guidance at the link above says to remove "Gently press in and release"



Scrumps Somerset - Where the apples do grow and the cider do flow!
2021 Defender 90 D250 HSE in Tasman with white roof.
24MY D300 AB - Verasine Blue - 😀
19MY SDV6 AB - Byron Blue - Gone
17MY D5 SDV6 HSE - Firenze Red - Gone
16MY SDV6 AB -Aruba Silver - Gone
13.5MY SDV6 "HSE Black" - Baltic Blue - Gone
10MY TDV8 HSE Galway Green - Gone
14MY D4 HSE in Scotia Grey - Gone
05 TD5 D90 CSW in Cairns Blue

I don't have my MY17 yet, and I didn't order it with the " In Control Connect Pro Pack" (all up around $2800.00) but still obviously have the In "Control Touch Pro" 10.2" screen.

I do wonder if I use my phone as a hotspot, would the connected navigation work and the browser work etc..?

I did order the in control apps so I can use my Spotify...

Mat 2017 MY17 SDV6 SE

Thank you to the instructions above. The sim is now working in new MY17 AB

Hi Caerketton. What was the final solution?. I've tried three different cards, all on different networks, and although the card is read, & shows the network name, nothing happens for 20 mins then I get the message, "cannot connect check network settings". Any advice would be appreciatted. current 2015 hse dynamic, grey.