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dizeeduckie



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Speed limit warning - permanently turn off?
I picked up my new Defender just a few hours ago and have only driven it about twenty miles, but in that short time it has repeatedly (I think four or five times) missed a change in speed limit and started bonging at me because I'm doing 60mph in what it thinks is a 30/40mph limit.

It's distracting, dangerous and it appears that turning it off isn't permanent? Same with the highly annoying lane keeping assist (which is like having your mother tugging on the steering wheel).

So first question, is there any way of disabling these?

And second question, why do Land Rover include these sorts of annoying features and give you the option of turning them off (which seems to me that they're admitting they're annoying) but then have them switch back on each time you restart the engine?
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Retroanaconda



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It’s a regulatory requirement for new vehicles I believe. Whether the regulations say it can’t be disabled or not I’m not sure.

It can be disabled permanently in the vehicle software with the right kit, there are companies offering this service. I’ve not seen anyone figure out how to do it DIY with an IIDTool yet sadly.
Post #1031196 10th Apr 2024 5:25pm
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Mrburt



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Re: Speed limit warning - permanently turn off?
dizeeduckie wrote:
I picked up my new Defender just a few hours ago and have only driven it about twenty miles, but in that short time it has repeatedly (I think four or five times) missed a change in speed limit and started bonging at me because I'm doing 60mph in what it thinks is a 30/40mph limit.

It's distracting, dangerous and it appears that turning it off isn't permanent? Same with the highly annoying lane keeping assist (which is like having your mother tugging on the steering wheel).

So first question, is there any way of disabling these?

And second question, why do Land Rover include these sorts of annoying features and give you the option of turning them off (which seems to me that they're admitting they're annoying) but then have them switch back on each time you restart the engine?


You can navigate to your custom setting by just pressing the DAS button twice on the left hand side of the steering wheel controls.
Yes you have to do it every time on start up but it’s just two quick presses and you are good to go.
To set your custom settings press the same DAS button for one long press and then set your preferences on the main screen under custom.
Sadly as other have said it is now mandatory for all new 2024 cars, however there are companies that will ‘code’ it out if required.
Post #1031204 10th Apr 2024 6:27pm
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J77



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I’m still getting used to pressing the button each time. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
Post #1031214 10th Apr 2024 7:56pm
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dizeeduckie



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Retroanaconda wrote:
there are companies offering this service.


Could you link to any of them, please?
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dizeeduckie



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Re: Speed limit warning - permanently turn off?
Mrburt wrote:


You can navigate to your custom setting by just pressing the DAS button


What does DAS mean?
Post #1031239 11th Apr 2024 6:50am
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Retroanaconda



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dizeeduckie wrote:
Retroanaconda wrote:
there are companies offering this service.


Could you link to any of them, please?


Plenty on this list:

https://www.google.com/search?q=defender+l...ce+disable
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dizeeduckie



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That just links to a google search of forums discussing the problem.

You said there are companies offering the service of disabling the system. I can't find any companies offering this service so I wonder if you could please point me to the companies you know offer this service?

Thanks.
Post #1031243 11th Apr 2024 7:03am
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Oswiperus



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If you scroll down just a little there are 2 or three companies as Retroanaconda has pointed out. 110 D300 SE Tasman blue
Post #1031246 11th Apr 2024 7:49am
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dizeeduckie



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Apologies - you're correct.

Thanks.
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LR Nuts



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How does the vehicle know the speed limit for any road. ?

Is it by Road Sign Recognition then it's the camera that is picking up 'stray' signs. I get a reading of 10mph each time I pass a left hand turn into a small industrial estate, although I haven't actually turned left !
Also the it will not correct the 'true' limit until it reads another sign.

I have fitted a separate display that tells my actual speed by monitoring multiple satellites.
Post #1031249 11th Apr 2024 8:11am
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Retroanaconda



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A combination of the cameras picking up signs and the sat nav database information.
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LR Nuts



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neither of the above are admissible in court, sadly.
Post #1031255 11th Apr 2024 9:25am
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dizeeduckie



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What has court got to do with speed sign detection?
Post #1031263 11th Apr 2024 12:27pm
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carltb



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Here is a link to Hunters Prestige that offer the activation of it remembering the last user setting.

https://huntersprestige.com/collections/de...ry-disable

Still waiting for someone to figure out how to change it with GAP tool. 2025 Defender 130 V8
2025 Defender 90 D250 (wifes)
2024 Defender 110 p400e HSE (sold)
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2004 Defender 90 Td5
Post #1031420 13th Apr 2024 1:49pm
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