Function checks should be done by whoever repairs it.
After all you wouldn't send a T.V. away for repair and not expect the repairer to try it before they returned it to you !!!

The refit of the Becm in the majority of cases is simply "Plug & Play", sometimes though a keyfob resynch. needs to be done after fitting (Simple DIY job, takes seconds).

If the repair is done "On site", the functions should be checked there & then. Most repairers should have a spare, good Becm available in case your original is f***ed, which they can programme to your car.

Turnaround wise, it's usually the same day as received plus return shipping time.
 
tomcat59alan said:
re .r/f receiver,best way is to buy new ,not off fleabay,you could be buying an old unit.Island 4x4 selling for £170 i believe,so use that as a guide price.Did you have any problems with the car before the becm trouble? eg door lock failure.might point to your underlying fault.mm the Gr.......,Wirral----Cheshire carnt be far away
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Island 4x4 £170 including postage and VAT, next day delivery. They even give you a 1 hour time slot! But order off their website.
 
Thanks for all the replies so far. A few questions, if I may (and maybe "Janet and Jill" the answers for me)

1. Is there a way to tell if my current r/f receiver is goosed?
2. Is it easy to replace (bearing in mind I can't get the boot open)
3. If I don't replace it (and it turns out to be goosed), get my BeCM unlocked and re-fit it, will the r/f receiver cause a BeCM lockout again?
4. Roughly, how much is it to unlock the BeCM?

Whilst researching this issue, I came across:

P38 Range rover Becm Repaired & Programmed at a fraction of the cost!-P38 Range Rover Electrical Common faults and Fixes

who states that the engine ECU and keyfob should be sent with the BeCM to marry them all back up after unlocking. Is this necessary?

Lastly, my keyfob itself is a bit old and knackered and, prior to this problem, the unlock button would work intermittently. Could this be a factor?

Thanks
 
If your current receiver does not have the CE logo then you are at risk. Least problematic spurious radio signals could flatten your battery, worst case scenario check this link:
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/s...no-start-any-idea-154619.html?highlight=stuck
In terms of how difficult it is to change - very easy. The little devil is under the off side rear parcel shelf support. Remove 3 pegs and one screw (behind the passenger seat back) pull the shelf off the spring clips, disconnect 2 plugs and undo 1 screw holding the unit in place. Fitting is a simple reversal of procedure.
Cant help on the cost of becm work. Changing the radio receiver is unlikely to fix any current problems but may prevent them in the future.
good luck with it.
 
Seven Lucky Logs said:
Thanks for all the replies so far. A few questions, if I may (and maybe "Janet and Jill" the answers for me)

1. Is there a way to tell if my current r/f receiver is goosed?
2. Is it easy to replace (bearing in mind I can't get the boot open)
3. If I don't replace it (and it turns out to be goosed), get my BeCM unlocked and re-fit it, will the r/f receiver cause a BeCM lockout again?
4. Roughly, how much is it to unlock the BeCM?

Whilst researching this issue, I came across:

P38 Range rover Becm Repaired & Programmed at a fraction of the cost!-P38 Range Rover Electrical Common faults and Fixes

who states that the engine ECU and keyfob should be sent with the BeCM to marry them all back up after unlocking. Is this necessary?

Lastly, my keyfob itself is a bit old and knackered and, prior to this problem, the unlock button would work intermittently. Could this be a factor?

Thanks
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PM sent
 
SHE LIVES!!​

Goddamn, I'm soooo happy. IrishRover should dump his user name for something like "Brummie BeCM Bewitcher" (I like alliteration!!). I would wholeheartedly recommend the service provided (He even spent nearly an hour on the phone listening to me jabber on).​

Anyway, thanks again Irish - those beers are awaiting the next time you're in the area.​

Cheers All​
 
Seven Lucky Logs said:
SHE LIVES!!​


Goddamn, I'm soooo happy. IrishRover should dump his user name for something like "Brummie BeCM Bewitcher" (I like alliteration!!). I would wholeheartedly recommend the service provided (He even spent nearly an hour on the phone listening to me jabber on).​

Anyway, thanks again Irish - those beers are awaiting the next time you're in the area.​


Cheers All​
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:welcome2:
Pleased to be of service:). Yet another happy Bunny !!!

A few pints :beer2::beer2::beer2::beer2::beer2:beats Jammie Dodgers any time, ask Gemsdad !!!....You will live to regret putting the offer of the beers forward one day !!!

Good Luck:5bparty:
 
For reference,

This chap,

P38 Range rover Becm Repaired & Programmed at a fraction of the cost!-P38 Range Rover Electrical Common faults and Fixes
Has been done by trading standards for ripping off customers big time.

One customer he had had to pay £1200 to get his becm & keys back, something myself or John (irish rover) would of charged £150 for.
 
Rick-the-Pick said:
For reference,

This chap,

P38 Range rover Becm Repaired & Programmed at a fraction of the cost!-P38 Range Rover Electrical Common faults and Fixes
Has been done by trading standards for ripping off customers big time.

One customer he had had to pay £1200 to get his becm & keys back, something myself or John (irish rover) would of charged £150 for.
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link?
 
Rick-the-Pick said:
For reference,

This chap,

P38 Range rover Becm Repaired & Programmed at a fraction of the cost!-P38 Range Rover Electrical Common faults and Fixes
Has been done by trading standards for ripping off customers big time.

One customer he had had to pay £1200 to get his becm & keys back, something myself or John (irish rover) would of charged £150 for.
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:behindsofa:

I agree 100% with Rick.
I just wish people would put trust in those on here that have the capability to sort their Becm woes out rather than go to those with a fancy website.

Both Rick and myself have built up our reputation by good service and reccomendations from people who have used us. From my perspective, I do not have the time or inclination to spend on building fancy websites or advertising, I stand by my reputation...as does Rick.

Okay, things sometimes go wrong I admit, but I do my damnest to put them right. I have yet to have a P38 that has beat me with regard to Becm related issues and I have not bumped the bill up like a taxi meter along the way. I am a P38 owner who like many has had to learn through the school of hard knocks over the years, I can truly say "Been there, done that, got the "T" shirt !!".
Before people ask...Rick and myself are not connected "Business wise" in any way, we may be "Competitors" but I have the greatest respect for Rick and the way he operates. At the end of the day, there is enough cake to go around !! Rick has given me a dig out in the past on UK jobs and I would willingly do the same for him over here if called on.
Obviously, it's not possible to broadcast the outfit that is in question, reading recent posts should give a very good clue as to who they are. It's up to the individual concerned to release that information.
If people take the time to look into the field of Becm repairs etc., they will find that there are two outfits that stand out with regard to operating in grey areas, one appears to have gone to ground, the other is still going..as some poor sod has found to his cost:eek:.

Here endeth the lesson and the rant !!:)
 
I'll re-iterate my last post - the service I got from Irishrover was second to none and I suspect my problem caused him more of a headache than usual. And if he says Rickthe Pick is as good I would trust him.
Cheers
Tim
 
Seven Lucky Logs said:
I'll re-iterate my last post - the service I got from Irishrover was second to none and I suspect my problem caused him more of a headache than usual. And if he says Rickthe Pick is as good I would trust him.
Cheers
Tim
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i can reccomend rick the pick after he fixed my becm fast friendly and very very helpfull! i was pointed in his direction after getting the run around from bba reman in kent who totally took the ****!!
regards
dave
 
Is there a simple 'to do' list after buying a P38 to reduce the risk of being stranded by electronic gremlins?
Would it be wise then to replace the r/f receiver as a matter of course?
Anything else?
Things to check?
My current 'on the road' Landy is a '96 Disco 300TDi.
It's not without its electronic gremlin attacks but at least I know I can always get home with a length or two of cable, well so far...
 
You can check the RF part number and if old replace or use the 2 fob fix.

Put a decent battery in. change ALL fluids. Overhaul the EAS. Check brake accumulator. Get yourself a Nanocom.
 
Jesus, this tread has been dug up.
Replace the fusebox if it hasn't been changed in the past five years. If the fuse box goes faulty it will turn the car very bad with all sorts of problems arising.
 
It's good to know that there are people here who know their way around these 'magic' boxes.
I can't be the only one who is more than a little wary of all this technology that keeps being added to our vehicles...
 
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