its worse than that, its dead jim !!! 1996 p38 imobilised.

tufty · Nov 18, 2012

Hi guys. and gals

Before reading further i suggest you organise a mug of tea, (we may be a while here)lol

my 1996 p38 4.6hse auto has thrown a complete hissy fit. i got woken by the neighbours at 2 am as the indicators on the car were on solid. ah well sort it in the morning.
tried to unlock with the keyfob... nowt.
so opened with the key, put key in ignition, display said press remote... remote pressed nowt.
tried resyncing key, lock while holding down lock button/ unlock holding down unlock button... nowt.
new batterys fitted to keyfob just in case .... nowt
disconnect battery, put key in ignition position 2,reconnect... nowt.
eka code entered .....nowt
eka code 1515 as suggested on here entered... nowt
all the above tried several times over the last week. :deadhorse:
the rf reciever has been playing up and has had the antenna wire disconnected for the last 12 months or more and been working ok until now, so just to be sure new one fitted (£190 robbin bastids) latest part from island 4x4.still nowt
connected up to hawkeye. becm reports its lhd,( err no its not), manual (err no its not), canadian( err no its not ) trip computer not fitted (err yes it is) eka code 9999 (err no it s not, ive used the eka code before and its not that) wtf is going on its driving me nuts, if i had any hair i would be pulling it out by the handfull.
has the becm gone gaga. or am i missing something obvious???
time to ask for help me thinks. any one still awake

dogsbody · Nov 18, 2012

Mozz

You're wanted.

tufty · Nov 18, 2012

by the way i have owned this range rover for over 10 years, used the eka code to remobilise after getting stuck at a shell petrol station, and under a radio mast at a local car park also at an airport. each time with no problems.
also, not sure if its connected but the nsf window one touch has stopped working, window is set so not that.

aerofabrique · Nov 18, 2012

tufty said:
Hi guys. and gals

Before reading further i suggest you organise a mug of tea, (we may be a while here)lol

my 1996 p38 4.6hse auto has thrown a complete hissy fit. i got woken by the neighbours at 2 am as the indicators on the car were on solid. ah well sort it in the morning.
tried to unlock with the keyfob... nowt.
so opened with the key, put key in ignition, display said press remote... remote pressed nowt.
tried resyncing key, lock while holding down lock button/ unlock holding down unlock button... nowt.
new batterys fitted to keyfob just in case .... nowt
disconnect battery, put key in ignition position 2,reconnect... nowt.
eka code entered .....nowt
eka code 1515 as suggested on here entered... nowt
all the above tried several times over the last week. :deadhorse:
the rf reciever has been playing up and has had the antenna wire disconnected for the last 12 months or more and been working ok until now, so just to be sure new one fitted (£190 robbin bastids) latest part from island 4x4.still nowt
connected up to hawkeye. becm reports its lhd,( err no its not), manual (err no its not), canadian( err no its not ) trip computer not fitted (err yes it is) eka code 9999 (err no it s not, ive used the eka code before and its not that) wtf is going on its driving me nuts, if i had any hair i would be pulling it out by the handfull.
has the becm gone gaga. or am i missing something obvious???
time to ask for help me thinks. any one still awake

Sounds like BeCM if indicators came on solid? is the carpet wet under the seat? I'm in LB to if you need anyone to cry into a tea with!

sas1810 · Nov 18, 2012

is the battery good and strong?

tufty · Nov 18, 2012

it should be sas1810, but no telling how long the lights were on so i will recharge the battery just to be sure, sometimes its easy to miss the most obvious when you fear the worse.

sas1810 · Nov 18, 2012

thats right, a slight drop in volts can cause a hole heap of trouble on these.

Saint.V8 · Nov 18, 2012

BeCM has lost it's marbles by the sounds of it!

Either voltage related or moisture related.

Rick the pick is the dude fir these beasties

tufty · Nov 18, 2012

seems that way to me too saint. will check again tomorrow when the battery is charged fully. and check for dampness under the seat

tufty · Nov 18, 2012

ah well will ya look at that. it seems im now a senior member, must be all the stress

sas1810 · Nov 18, 2012

tufty said:
ah well will ya look at that. it seems im now a senior member, must be all the stress

100 posts (comments) gets you that

tufty · Nov 18, 2012

100. do i get a telegram from her maj ? :banana:

Rick-the-Pick · Nov 18, 2012

Now, Think i'd better jump in early here before this thread runs into 70 odd pages like the other.

It is indeed the becm. The solid state lights are letting you know it's not playing ball anymore & not letting you in, so to speak.

You can hit Mozz at it, but i don't think it's going to help, but is alway's worth a go.

The solid state lights are a diagnostic warning, & this can be repaired, so don't go replacing your becm.

tufty · Nov 18, 2012

thats what i was thinking rick. becm (buggered electronic control module ) what is involved in getting it repaired :smash:

mozz smith · Nov 19, 2012

hi tufty ive left you o p.m. cheers mozz

Datatek · Nov 19, 2012

The BECM will produce the effects you describe with low battery voltage. This can also be caused by bad connections, earth and supply and it's also worth checking the fuse box under the bonnet for signs/smells of burning.
Condensation inside the BECM from wet carpet can also be the cause, gentle drying out of the unit may effect a cure.

tufty · Nov 20, 2012

thanks for your input datatek. i have fully charged the battery now and will refit it when i get a moment. probably the weekend now, too dark and wet when i get home lately.

Datatek · Nov 21, 2012

tufty said:
thanks for your input datatek. i have fully charged the battery now and will refit it when i get a moment. probably the weekend now, too dark and wet when i get home lately.

Check for wet carpet in the drivers foot well and don't forget the fuse box

tufty · Nov 25, 2012

Thank you for your endevours this morning mozz. unfortunately still immobilized , the becm has lost its sync with the gems ems.
fuse box is ok data, i checked this morning. it was replaced with a brand new one 4 years ago and shows no signs of burning and no dodgy smells.
anyone in the leighton buzzard area with a nanocom fancy trying to help get it running, plenty of tea and biscuts available (maybe even a few folding beer vouchers if you can sort it) and my eternal gratitude, must go and have a lay down now, i think its getting to me :frusty:

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