aerofabrique
Active Member
BeCM prob needs replacing but do the uusal fuse and relay and fuseboard checks first.
Datatek
Well-Known Member
BECM may just be "confused" if you have the EKA code try disconnecting the battery for a few minutes. Also worth checking the under bonnet fuse box for signs and smell of burning and check that the carpet is not wet around the BECM. finally check you have good battery voltage, ECU's tend to go crazy on low volts.
Datatek
Well-Known Member
Log book and ID to dealer and they should give you the EKA code FREE, some will do it over the phone.
aerofabrique
Active Member
Be prepared tho most dealers do charge for EKA as they access the database an pull all the info for you VIN incl original stereo codes and key id numbers. Cost me £55. They will need to take copies of your logbook and ID so unlikely to do it over the phone.
Damn...£55....you were mugged....I have heard of reports of around £20 before....
There may be some one close by with a Faultmate or similar full fat device who could read the EKA directly from the BeCM....
aerofabrique
Active Member
Sounds like it! Still it was worth it as having no docs for the car didnt want to find myself stuck and paying for recovery. Obviously varies from franchise to franchise. Was at newport pagnall if anyone is interested. Even idies with full fat devices will prob charge the hourly labour rate for plug in but useful if you want codes read at the same time
Depends how desperate you are i guess....
Depends how desperate you are i guess....
