P38A diagnostic tool advice & help

Poacher 32 · Jun 13, 2020

Hi
yet another newbie looking for advice or help

my 4ltr petrol HSE auto is in lockout Need BeCM reset

my question is what is the most economical way to fix this?
do I need to buy a diagnostic tool if so which one
My local garage can’t fit me in, 2 week lead time for a send away Turnerdiagnostics
Just want it to run & open the doors so I can finish me repairs & use it

any help or advice gratefully received

wammers · Jun 13, 2020

Poacher 32 said:
Hi
yet another newbie looking for advice or help

my 4ltr petrol HSE auto is in lockout Need BeCM reset

my question is what is the most economical way to fix this?
do I need to buy a diagnostic tool if so which one
My local garage can’t fit me in, 2 week lead time for a send away Turnerdiagnostics
Just want it to run & open the doors so I can finish me repairs & use it

any help or advice gratefully received

Do you have a message on the dash?

Datatek · Jun 13, 2020

If you have to send the BECM away, Rick the Pick in Brighton is the place to go.

Poacher 32 · Jun 13, 2020

wammers said:
Do you have a message on the dash?

Hi yes the dash says
First click Ignition key in
Second click all windows & roof not set
Third click Engine Disabled Press Remote or Enter Key Code

Hot today blowers started up as soon as I put the ignition key in to first click

I’tried EAK code numerous times

wammers · Jun 13, 2020

You have had a flat battery or dis connected in correctly. You may have a faulty drivers door lock if EKA won't go in. You need someone with a Nanocom to help you out. I doubt BECM is at fault.

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Datatek · Jun 13, 2020

As wammers said it's not a BECM fault, the message on the dash confirms the BCM is working correctly. If your FOB doesn't work, you need to enter the EKA code which should be with the owners manual if you have it. If you have no working FOB and no EKA code, it will need diagnostics such as Nanocom.

Poacher 32 · Jun 13, 2020

Wammers & DatatekThank you both

Anyone out there got a Nanocom local to Leicester (Peterborough side)
That I could borrow or hire?

Datatek · Jun 13, 2020

Poacher 32 said:
Wammers & DatatekThank you both

Anyone out there got a Nanocom local to Leicester (Peterborough side)
That I could borrow or hire?

Thinking about it, even with diagnostics you will still need the EKA code and I'm told early BECM's will accept the EKA code from diagnostics.
With the log book you can get the EKA code from a dealer, should be free. With that you can enter it with the key

Poacher 32 · Jun 13, 2020

Also My Fob & Key Code both worked before hand Door Lock has been out tested (no issues)
Maybe I’ve kidded the BeCM into thinking it’s being Stolen

Key opens/unlocks drivers door,
Drivers rear door opens by pulling the door latch button
Passenger door & passengers rear door nothing
Central locking doesn’t work at all
Rear tailgate opens when drivers door unlocked not when locked
All other electrics seem to work just won’t start or sync to the fob

been on this a while now thankfully I’m furloughed till end of July
So don’t need it only it’s stuck on the drive in the way

marjon · Jun 13, 2020

Have you put new batteries in the fob?

or you could try this, not sure if it works but see no reason why not.
Posted by a member here who’s busy building a shed so probably not seen this Fred.
It might at least get you going till you can sort the door latch issue.

J

Poacher 32 · Jun 13, 2020

marjon said:
Have you put new batteries in the fob?

or you could try this, not sure if it works but see no reason why not.
Posted by a member here who’s busy building a shed so probably not seen this Fred.
It might at least get you going till you can sort the door latch issue.

J

New fob batteries was one of my first tries
So paranoid done it Twice

must be the Squadie in me

Datatek · Jun 13, 2020

Poacher 32 said:
New fob batteries was one of my first tries
So paranoid done it Twice

must be the Squadie in me

Does the LED on the FOB light when buttons are pressed? there are a lot of duff Lithium batteries on the market.
What year is the car?

Poacher 32 · Jun 13, 2020

Datatek said:
Does the LED on the FOB light when buttons are pressed? there are a lot of duff Lithium batteries on the market.
What year is the car?

Yes Sir lights up fine goes into fast flash to sync
It’s a Y reg 2000 2001?

marjon · Jun 13, 2020

Just out of interest have you tried resetting the windows and sunroof first?

J

Datatek · Jun 13, 2020

Poacher 32 said:
Yes Sir lights up fine goes into fast flash to sync
It’s a Y reg 2000 2001?

So the FOB should normally sync just by putting the key in the ignition. You can definitely enter EKA via diagnostics on that year. It's normal for only the drivers door to unlock on the key when the BECM wants the EKA code.
Have you actually tried to enter the EKA code with the key?

Poacher 32 · Jun 13, 2020

marjon said:
Just out of interest have you tried resetting the windows and sunroof first?

J

Yes Sir

Poacher 32 · Jun 13, 2020

Datatek said:
So the FOB should normally sync just by putting the key in the ignition. You can definitely enter EKA via diagnostics on that year. It's normal for only the drivers door to unlock on the key when the BECM wants the EKA code.
Have you actually tried to enter the EKA code with the key?

Yes Sir tried several times really am stumped

RangeRoller dt · Jun 13, 2020

Not sure how loss of sync would affect 4.0 V8.
Read this had few lately. .
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/p-38-trouble.360615/

Datatek · Jun 13, 2020

RangeRoller dt said:
Not sure how loss of sync would affect 4.0 V8.
Read this had few lately. .
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/p-38-trouble.360615/

I don't think the problem is loss of sync from BECM to Engine ECU, the problem is FOB sync.

Datatek · Jun 13, 2020

Poacher 32 said:
Yes Sir tried several times really am stumped

What voltage do you have across the car battery terminals?

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