Asking for code before starting?

roscopcoltrane · Dec 12, 2011

Hi All, new to the Forum but not Land Rovers. My L322 is asking for what looks like a 4 digit code before it will start, neither Land Rover or the Dealer know what to do, been 3 months now, can any one help. It is a 2004 TD6 HSE, thanks in advance

Datatek · Dec 12, 2011

If Land Rover don't know the answer, burn it.

roscopcoltrane · Dec 14, 2011

does anyone have a clue??

Deasy · Dec 14, 2011

So is it just sat on your drive then? Can you not use it?

roscopcoltrane · Dec 14, 2011

yes, been here since July.bloody nightmare !!

2.0_hippo · Dec 14, 2011

roscopcoltrane said:
Hi All, new to the Forum but not Land Rovers. My L322 is asking for what looks like a 4 digit code before it will start, neither Land Rover or the Dealer know what to do, been 3 months now, can any one help. It is a 2004 TD6 HSE, thanks in advance

never heard of this one before

sounds like the immobiliser or some sort of lock out - you tried disconnecting battery for 10 mins ?

roscopcoltrane · Dec 14, 2011

Haven't tried that one although battery is now dead and perioidcally charge it. I believe it is an immobiliser issue however have had no help from LR or dealer, it cant be the only one ?? can it ??

Bemble · Dec 14, 2011

Deactivation of interlock code (assumes a fully charged battery) :

Disconnect the battery earth lead

After at least one minute, reconnect it (the alarm will sound so have key fob to hand to turn it off)

Turn the ignition key to position II

The instrument panel will show a 10 minute counter

When the 10 minutes are up, you can start the engine

The ignition key MUST remain in position II throughout the 10 minute count

2.0_hippo · Dec 14, 2011

Bemble said:
Deactivation of interlock code (assumes a fully charged battery) :

Disconnect the battery earth lead

After at least one minute, reconnect it (the alarm will sound so have key fob to hand to turn it off)

Turn the ignition key to position II

The instrument panel will show a 10 minute counter

When the 10 minutes are up, you can start the engine

The ignition key MUST remain in position II throughout the 10 minute count

sounds like this could work

roscopcoltrane · Dec 15, 2011

Thanks all, tried both options but still asking for code, all dealer is saying is bring it in and we will have a look, reticent to do so as they have been useless so far

dougdotcom · Dec 15, 2011

Where are you located? Also can you take a photo of the display you get too.

roscopcoltrane · Dec 15, 2011

Hi Dougdotcom, I am in Ayrshire, Scotland, The display is the one where fault codes etc come up directly above steering wheel, it says " CODE ----". this is when key is turned to start position, have just found out from wife that she ran out of diesel and this apeared on 3rd attempt to start car, ( she had forgot to mention this before!!!

dougdotcom · Dec 15, 2011

I have been doing some homework and it is possiable its asking for the first 4 digits of your vin number, I gained this info from blackbox solutions in the software information. one thing it dose not say is how to enter it. let me know and ill do more diging.

link to information... https://blackbox-solutions.com/shop/

roscopcoltrane · Dec 15, 2011

hi, is it possible to enter like a P38, i.e. using key in drivers door lock?

roscopcoltrane · Dec 18, 2011

Can anyone shed any light on this? Thanks

dougdotcom · Dec 19, 2011

Is there a menu on one of the steering Colum storks, as you turn it you get different displays on the screen so selecting up or down moves one digit up or down till all the numbers are entered.

dougdotcom · Dec 20, 2011

Found some more info. Bc Code: The code currently programmed into the board computer and used for immobilisation function. This code can be any number between 0 and 9999.

This info was taken from here...https://blackbox-solutions.com/shop/help/SM047.html

grizzyboat · Feb 15, 2024

roscopcoltrane said:
Can anyone shed any light on this? Thanks

Hi did you ever get this sorted i have the same problem ?
I do know if you pull fuse number 46 out the engine will start normally but with no display or instruments. Believe it is a corrupt eeprom chip in the instrument cluster that is thinking you have put a code in to prevent starting.
This is nothing to do with the engine immobilizer system.

Datatek · Feb 15, 2024

grizzyboat said:
Hi did you ever get this sorted i have the same problem ?
I do know if you pull fuse number 46 out the engine will start normally but with no display or instruments. Believe it is a corrupt eeprom chip in the instrument cluster that is thinking you have put a code in to prevent starting.
This is nothing to do with the engine immobilizer system.

What model are you talking about?

grizzyboat · Feb 16, 2024

Datatek said:
What model are you talking about?

Hi 2002 l322 v8 also does not do a cluster test in the car or removed from the car. Was wondering if Roscopcoltran managed to sort his out as after 13 years if he has not there is not much hope unless you have any ideas.? Thanks in advance

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