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Morrow1980

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hi all still having the no fuel pump working problem, which started when my battery went flat, a specialist suggested i enter the eka code even though it isn`t asking for it, so i contacted perth land rover who have told me theres no eka code for my vehicle and instructions are in the owners manual, i thought all p38`s require an eka code, mine was originally in japan but appart from a few jap stickers you couldnt tell, its obv in km`s as well

any ideas be grand
 
EKA was only for some markets, so a Japanese RR may not need it.

It was switched off for USA and Australian Rage Rovers, but I think some had the generic code 1515 put in. You could try that!
 
hmm thanks for that, that sounds possible then, the specialist i spoke to said all p38s need/have an eka code, but if exports didn`t have them then this would make sense that they don`t have 1 matching my vin number on the database, would make my becm more valuable then ;-)
i will try the default anythings worth a go but its looking like the fuel pump
 
Morrow1980 said:
hmm thanks for that, that sounds possible then, the specialist i spoke to said all p38s need/have an eka code, but if exports didn`t have them then this would make sense that they don`t have 1 matching my vin number on the database, would make my becm more valuable then ;-)
i will try the default anythings worth a go but its looking like the fuel pump
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The EKA code can be enabled or disabled in the BECM so your BECM is the same as anyone else's.:)
 
ahh ok well i`d disable them all as the eka is a pain , hey do you happen to know if a low bat voltage would trigger the becm to not operate the fuel pump ?and remain that way even when a new battery is fitted.
 
Morrow1980 said:
ahh ok well i`d disable them all as the eka is a pain , hey do you happen to know if a low bat voltage would trigger the becm to not operate the fuel pump ?and remain that way even when a new battery is fitted.
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Low battery voltage can cause all sorts of problems, not heard of that one though. What size is your new battery? The bigger the better. Mine is 135AH 1000CCA. Some new batteries are faulty.
Disconnecting the negative for a few minutes and then carefully reconnecting in a way to minimise any sparking can clear some faults.
 
it was the top spec one in halfords 105 quid couldn`t get a bosch as terminals were wrong way around, so its halfords own brand. When i fitted it i bridged the terminal so not to loose a constant feed, it fired up for say 30 secs at most then died, next morning same thing, very bizzare and seems to be fuel problem must be the pump has went at same time battery went low, i just don`t trust p38s they always find other ways of costing more to repair.
 
Morrow1980 said:
it was the top spec one in halfords 105 quid couldn`t get a bosch as terminals were wrong way around, so its halfords own brand. When i fitted it i bridged the terminal so not to loose a constant feed, it fired up for say 30 secs at most then died, next morning same thing, very bizzare and seems to be fuel problem must be the pump has went at same time battery went low, i just don`t trust p38s they always find other ways of costing more to repair.
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Seen quite a few reports of dodgy Halfrauds batteries. Have you checked the voltage? Still most likely to be the pump.
 
yeah was kicking out good volts,localgarage are picking it up tomorrow they charge £35 an hour and pump costs £80 so all being well shouldnt be more than £300, just hope it is the pump
 
Re: different markets abroad this is correct regarding the EKA code / immobilizer. I contacted my local independant RR who has disconected mine after mine was immobilized over the long jubilee bank holiday. Hopefully no more engine disabled message, the down side is the remote key fob will no longer unlock the doors instead its good old fashioned way key in door then central locking works.
 
anorakmark said:
Re: different markets abroad this is correct regarding the EKA code / immobilizer. I contacted my local independant RR who has disconected mine after mine was immobilized over the long jubilee bank holiday. Hopefully no more engine disabled message, the down side is the remote key fob will no longer unlock the doors instead its good old fashioned way key in door then central locking works.
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If the EKA/immobiliser is disabled in the BECM it should not affect the central locking. I wonder just what has been "disconnected"?:confused:
 
Datatek said:
If the EKA/immobiliser is disabled in the BECM it should not affect the central locking. I wonder just what has been "disconnected"?:confused:
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Hi Datatek,
When they done mine the guy said when the immobilizer is disabled it will also disable the remote keyfob??
I will look into this, I only had mine disconected due to my bank holiday 4 day lockout lol:eek:
Mind you I feel alot me relaxed now when parking in the supermarket carpark and knowing she will start when I come out with the weeks shopping.
And more embarrising was on the ferry to Calais causing a hold up on the car deck when the dam thing would not go, must have been another stray signal LOL:smokin::dance:
 
Morrow1980 said:
well my central locking all works, so need to look into what is switched off on p38s that were exported
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In the BECM choices there is a section "Market". Changing that may have an effect on whether the EKA is needed or not. But not sure.
 
What a load of crap I've just read.

Every becm has an eka code. Some have this feature turned off.
By having this feature turned off will NOT stop the vehicle going into Keycode lockout.
It's not clever having this feature turned off as it's like having the security of the spare key under the mat. When the vehicle goes into Keycode lockout, you'll be f**ked.

The passive immobiliser reqiures an active input from the keyfob to deactivate the immobilser to allow a start. Turn this feature off will require a active input with the key in the door lock before the vehicle will start. So by turning off the passive immobilser just makes the keyfobs redundant, although they will still operate the central locking if used.
 
wammers said:
According to the bumff that comes with Nanocom, as i understand it, both can be turned off for markets that don't use them. Have not tried it though.
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The info I have states both can be turned off and it does not affect the central locking. EKA is turned off by market selection as you said Tony.
 
Rick-the-Pick said:
What a load of crap I've just read.

Every becm has an eka code. Some have this feature turned off.
By having this feature turned off will NOT stop the vehicle going into Keycode lockout.
It's not clever having this feature turned off as it's like having the security of the spare key under the mat. When the vehicle goes into Keycode lockout, you'll be f**ked.

The passive immobiliser reqiures an active input from the keyfob to deactivate the immobilser to allow a start. Turn this feature off will require a active input with the key in the door lock before the vehicle will start. So by turning off the passive immobilser just makes the keyfobs redundant, although they will still operate the central locking if used.
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Confused.com:confused:
So what your saying is although my immobilizer has been disabled I can still suffer from key code lock out and if so am I going to get the lovely engine disabled message, I don't mean to sound daft but I was lead to believe by having this feature disabled it would over come all the lock out / immobilizer problems:confused::confused::smokin:
 
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