Land Rover says I don't have an EKA code

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benfiggis

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Hi, I immobilised my 2000 Range Rover when I replaced the batteries in both key fobs at the same time (silly me), and now can't disarm the car or synchronise my keys.

I couldn't find the EKA code in my pile of papers so asked my dealer to ask Land Rover for it. They found my vehicle on their system alright but replied with the e-mail: "EKA code: none".

Very weird, as my owners guide specifically explains the EKA code and the manual key-turning process. Just to be sure I entered the 1515 code for North American models and no, it didn't work. (NB. I'm in Qatar and not sure if it's a Europe or US model)

So my owners manual says to enter an EKA code but Land Rover says the car has none. Any suggestions on how to disarm the car in this situation?

Many thanks in frustration.

- Ben
 
another fella in qatar!!! somewhere on here is a bloke who also lives there maybe your close enough for him to give you a hand!

there are loads of threads on here about problems with the eka, you need to check see if all the windows are 'set' a message on the dash will tell you if they are not!

slam boot and bonnet.

also lock all the doors from the inside before you enter code. watch for lights(indicators) flashing when you turn the key. your code will be 1515.

you could also try putting the key in the ignition, turning to position 2 and then disconnect and re connect the battery, leave for a minute inbetween. there has been varied sucess with this method tho, if all that fails strip out the door card and try code again!

then strip out the lock mechanism, strip it down and re assemble after moving the little motor and other motor type bit. you can reconnect it to the car whilst disassembled and see if you get any response!
 
thats because it has been raped by some **** with an apple macintosh!!

have you seen the questions on grant's car, my llama question made it onto the list of questions!!!
 
The EKA code is disabled for some markets and can also be disabled on any BECM after unlocking. A code of 0000 programmed into the BECM is wrong, it should be four numbers not the same e.g. 1111 but can be say 1415. How do you turn the key zero times?????????? Better to leave the EKA code box in the BECM empty (Can only see the various codes after the unit has been unlocked on the computer). If the BECM has alarmed and locked itself (Immobilised the car)..all the EKA procedures and door lock switch replacements in the world will not get the car going..neither will disconnecting the battery for a while. When it's locked , it stays locked.:eek:
 
Thanks Irishrover, your reply makes sense (although why Land Rover would disable EKA for Qatar but then supply owners manuals that mention it is beyond me).

Sorry to ask a very basic question, but how can you tell if the "BECM has alarmed and locked itself (Immobilised the car)"?

When I put the key in the ignition it says "Engine Disabled / Press Remote". Opening the hood doesn't set the alarm off. So I don't *think* the BECM is alarmed and locked, but I can't see another reason it won't accept 1515.

Many thanks
 
The USA also have the EKA function disabled.

Probably the handbook issue is down to the relatively small percentage of cars which go for export and it would be a lot of hassle for individual books to be made up relative to the market. Also there are the problems when a car is imported into the UK for example with a foreign spec. and maybe say the becm is changed over here and the EKA is enabled by the dealer.
I feel that the EKA is an overkill anyway and unneccesary as it relies on one item...a crappy unreliable micro switch on the drivers door lock. The alarm system alone means you cant start the car without "The" correct key and also the design of the system interface is rubbish as most of the posts which are related refer to the spurios signal to the RF receiver killing the battery by keeping the BECM awake
 
i had same prob i took bat out of fob l at a time made sure all was well ie clean then went to drivers side rear window and keeped pressing it till doors opened
 
You're definitely preaching to the converted, Irishrover.

Accepting that 1515 just ain't working, and disconnecting/reconnecting battery with key in position II didn't work either, I guess I will take it in to the dealer.

My dealer is pretty clueless (you would laugh if I recounted some of the phone conversations we've had on this problem), so I want to make sure he doesn't go barking up the wrong tree.

My understanding is he should disarm the BECM so that the car is no longer alarmed/immobilised, which will then allow the keys to be re-synchronised. Right?

Many thanks,

- Ben
 
When I put the key in the ignition it says "Engine Disabled / Press Remote". Opening the hood doesn't set the alarm off. So I don't *think* the BECM is alarmed and locked, but I can't see another reason it won't accept 1515.

Many thanks[/quote]

Try pressing the remote unlock button when you get the above message without removing the key from the ignition. It may just be a loss of synchronisation between the key rolling code and the BECM. I seem to remember reading that pressing and holding the unlock button with the key in the ignition re-synchronises the key. (Maybe you have to remove the key whilst holding the button)
Worth a try:)
 
Let's get one thing straight.. The dealer cannot disable a BECM alarmed or Lockout status...Test Book (Land Rover diagnostics) is not capable of doing it. They will tell you that a new BECM is required at a cost of around £700 + fitting, they will then programme the new BECM to your car and Test Book will automatically "Lock" the BECM after the parameters for your car are entered.
There are people with specialised software (Myself included) who can unlock a locked BECM and clear the lockout and alarmed condition for a fraction of the price. To check whether the BECM is alarmed and locked out requires diagnostics such as Autologic, Rovacom or Test Book..it takes about 10 mins. to check.
Entering the 1515 EKA sometimes works, but generally not...if the BECM is alarmed you have no chance whether you try battery disconnect or Sooty's magic wand etc. unfortunately, there is no magic fix.
If the side repeaters flash to acknowledge operation of each step of the EKA process, that confirms that the door lock micro switch is working..so why rip the door apart to check it????
By all means try the resynch procedure..that could be your problem. If your car is post 99 then syncronisation is carried out by simply putting the key in the ignition switch.
 
Irishrover said:
Let's get one thing straight.. The dealer cannot disable a BECM alarmed or Lockout status...Test Book (Land Rover diagnostics) is not capable of doing it. They will tell you that a new BECM is required at a cost of around £700 + fitting, they will then programme the new BECM to your car and Test Book will automatically "Lock" the BECM after the parameters for your car are entered.
There are people with specialised software (Myself included) who can unlock a locked BECM and clear the lockout and alarmed condition for a fraction of the price. To check whether the BECM is alarmed and locked out requires diagnostics such as Autologic, Rovacom or Test Book..it takes about 10 mins. to check.
Entering the 1515 EKA sometimes works, but generally not...if the BECM is alarmed you have no chance whether you try battery disconnect or Sooty's magic wand etc. unfortunately, there is no magic fix.
If the side repeaters flash to acknowledge operation of each step of the EKA process, that confirms that the door lock micro switch is working..so why rip the door apart to check it????
By all means try the resynch procedure..that could be your problem. If your car is post 99 then syncronisation is carried out by simply putting the key in the ignition switch.
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sooty's wand does work!!! yes it does!!!
 
By all means try the resynch procedure..that could be your problem. If your car is post 99 then syncronisation is carried out by simply putting the key in the ignition switch.[/quote]


Auto re-synch is only possible if the rolling code has not gone too far out of synch. This can happen when changing fob batteries. There is a proceedure for re-synching the fob if the rolling code has gone too far out of synch. I gave what I think was the correct proceedure which is worth a try, if that doesn't work I will go look up the details to make sure I have got it right.
 
Yes the alarm & immobiliser function can be disabled in the BECM but the immobiliser disable is around 98% effective. That said, I have disabled many of these functions on them without encountering a single case of it not working fully. From a functional point of view, the car is still very secure insomuch that the matching key is still needed to allow the BECM to "Handshake" with the engine ECU. There are a few overseas markets where this setting is the norm when the car was manufactured. Could be very much the way to go.
 
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