Rangie Disco Sportsman
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I'm reasonably au fait with the options but can't decide what to do.
Basically, the sole working key fob on my 2000 P38 has died - changed batteries but no leds so think the fob is stuffed. Rather than try and get it fixed I'm happy to spring for a new fob from the dealers and this is where I'm starting to worry a bit that someone might have changed the BECM in the past as I dug out the other key fob that came with the vehicle, that's never worked, and only just noticed the key blade doesn't match. This is the list of questions I'm pondering and would be grateful if anyone has been down the same road and could advise.
-Is it worth sending the fob away to somewhere offering repairs is their success rate any good beyond changing the case, buttons/battery etc.
-If I get the dealer to check the EKA code matches with the one in their records is it fairly likely the new fob from LR will match with the BECM - The EKA I have definitely works I'm using it to unlock engine disabled every time I drive it at the moment.
-I have the original Britpart Lynx (again I know should have got Nanocom) does anyone know if it will read the current VIN stored in the BECM for peace of mind it's the original.
-Is there any advantage/disadvantage to either sending the BECM away to be unlocked will it get rid of the need to do the door lock EKA routine to start the car with just the key blade.
I was planning to buy Nanocom at some stage is it worth going the whole hog to Faultmate where I can lock/unlock the BECM myself are there any other advantages to Faultmate.
Many thanks for any answers.
Basically, the sole working key fob on my 2000 P38 has died - changed batteries but no leds so think the fob is stuffed. Rather than try and get it fixed I'm happy to spring for a new fob from the dealers and this is where I'm starting to worry a bit that someone might have changed the BECM in the past as I dug out the other key fob that came with the vehicle, that's never worked, and only just noticed the key blade doesn't match. This is the list of questions I'm pondering and would be grateful if anyone has been down the same road and could advise.
-Is it worth sending the fob away to somewhere offering repairs is their success rate any good beyond changing the case, buttons/battery etc.
-If I get the dealer to check the EKA code matches with the one in their records is it fairly likely the new fob from LR will match with the BECM - The EKA I have definitely works I'm using it to unlock engine disabled every time I drive it at the moment.
-I have the original Britpart Lynx (again I know should have got Nanocom) does anyone know if it will read the current VIN stored in the BECM for peace of mind it's the original.
-Is there any advantage/disadvantage to either sending the BECM away to be unlocked will it get rid of the need to do the door lock EKA routine to start the car with just the key blade.
I was planning to buy Nanocom at some stage is it worth going the whole hog to Faultmate where I can lock/unlock the BECM myself are there any other advantages to Faultmate.
Many thanks for any answers.
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