Marksawbridge · Oct 22, 2016

Hi all,
I've just changed my seats in my TD5 2001 to electric, heated and leather. The fitting proved to be without problem and all the electric loom was already in my car, great. But, as I expected the electrics do not work. I've been told that they need to be programmed into the ECU and switched on.
This being correct, does anyone know where I can either hire the necessary equipment or someone in my area who can do this for me. Oh! I live in Livingston, West Lothian and can travel say around 50 miles to have it done.
Your help is appreciated.

sierrafery · Oct 23, 2016

Yes, they must be enabled in the BCU settings... two options available(beside the "None" ) so if you get to the tester decide which you want cos one of these must be confirmed:
1. Normal = Electric seat adjustment is available for 45 seconds after the driver's door opens or if the ignition is on.
2. Ignition II = Electric seat adjustment is available only if the ignition is on.

Marksawbridge · Oct 23, 2016

Thanks Sierrafery, your advice was top drawer, I found an enthusiast with a Hawkeye close by and he managed to get them going with your advice.
Thanks again, Marksawbridge.
Oh and thanks to all who have helped, my problem solved with the help of generous people.

andy85 · Oct 24, 2016

This site is fantastic,always somebody willing to offer advice and help

Marksawbridge · Oct 25, 2016

So I'm finding out, cheers all and especially Andy85

Mark Lole · Oct 29, 2017

is their anyone local that could activate mine. I'm in Hinckley Leicestershire. do they have to be fitted first or can it be activated before the upgrades are fitted?

sierrafery · Oct 29, 2017

Activation is independant, you can do it when ever you want regardless of what seats are fitted

Mark Lole · Oct 29, 2017

sierrafery said:
Activation is independant, you can do it when ever you want regardless of what seats are fitted

Thanks, was hoping to fit them today just need to find someone local that could activate them.

Mark Lole · Nov 7, 2017

have fitted the seats need to get the bcu activated now but no garage seems to have the ability near me.
does anyone know where i can get a wiring diagram for the seats as i need to put power to the drivers seat to adjust it until the bcu is done.
having to drive in a cross between an old granddad or woman with head over the steering wheel

IamRobbie · Nov 10, 2017

I have a nanocom and im in Derbyshire near Alfreton. its currently gone back to Cyprus for repair under warranty but should be back soon.

Marmaduke · Nov 11, 2017

IamRobbie said:
I have a nanocom and im in Derbyshire near Alfreton. its currently gone back to Cyprus for repair under warranty but should be back soon.

I've just scrapped a range rover cos I couldn't find anyone locally with a code reader to find the air bag fault

IamRobbie · Nov 11, 2017

Marmaduke said:
I've just scrapped a range rover cos I couldn't find anyone locally with a code reader to find the air bag fault

Sorry mate lol . You know for next time lol. I'm not sure I've got the rr unlock code but I don't think they are too expensive to buy. You can pick up a p38 cheap now days

Marmaduke · Nov 12, 2017

IamRobbie said:
Sorry mate lol . You know for next time lol. I'm not sure I've got the rr unlock code but I don't think they are too expensive to buy. You can pick up a p38 cheap now days

Certainly can, 200 quids worth of shed

alexc2701 · Nov 12, 2017

Marmaduke said:
Certainly can, 200 quids worth of shed

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200???? What was wrong with it; doesn' look too shabby

alexc2701 · Nov 12, 2017

I love the rrc might get one next

Marmaduke · Nov 12, 2017

alexc2701 said:
200???? What was wrong with it; doesn' look too shabby

Crap starting and wasn't the glow plugs or leak off pipes, gear linkage worn, srs bulbs removed cos the previous owner couldn't diagnose the problem, front axle needed a rebuild and worst of all it stank of wet dog

if she'd been honest and upfront I could have saved myself a load of hassle.

alexc2701 · Nov 12, 2017

Marmaduke said:
Crap starting and wasn't the glow plugs or leak off pipes, gear linkage worn, srs bulbs removed cos the previous owner couldn't diagnose the problem, front axle needed a rebuild and worst of all it stank of wet dog if she'd been honest and upfront I could have saved myself a load of hassle.

I'm sure you could fix it

can you not swap for springs like on a disco?
I don't know what they're worth when they're working? If worth fixing or not did you ever find out the starting issue?

Marmaduke · Nov 12, 2017

alexc2701 said:
I'm sure you could fix it can you not swap for springs like on a disco?
I don't know what they're worth when they're working? If worth fixing or not did you ever find out the starting issue?

Scrapped it and bought this

alexc2701 · Nov 12, 2017

Marmaduke said:
Scrapped it and bought this View attachment 134885

What did that set you back? Wishing I'd brought a cheaper d2 if I'd known how much everyone on here knows about the issues I would have spent 2k on mine. Mint chassis and rebuilt engine though on plus side
Mad when you see how cheap you can get them for though

neilly · Nov 12, 2017

alexc2701 said:
What did that set you back? Wishing I'd brought a cheaper d2

Thats a D1 in the picture..........LOL.
Does look clean tho'.

Cheers

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