QuestionHi John,
My key fob for my Freelander fails to open the doors. The immobiliser has kicked in and won't allow me to start the vehicle without using the Emergency Key Access code.
I've tried re calibrating the key in line with handbook procedure but to no avail.
I can drive the vehicle after using the EKA code but as soon as I stop and take the key out the vehicle is automatically armed again.
Can you give me any clues to the solution ?
many thanks.
Robert Scott Hogg
Scotland
AnswerHi Robert,
this is usually reset with the LR Testbook device found at your local LR dealer.
I took a look around and found a reference to another EKA problem but it should shed some light (sort of) to your Freelander EKA problem...
SITUATION:
VEHICLE WILL NOT START
Some Discovery Series II vehicles, originally equipped with cloth seats, will not crank after the door has been unlocked with the key instead of the RF remote. This is the result of the Emergency Key Access (EKA) function in the BCU being activated.
RESOLUTION:
TURN OFF EKA FUNCTION USING TESTBOOK
First verify that the "no crank/no-start" problem is the result of the EKA function prior to changing other BCU settings. If the no-start is determined to be the result of engine immobilization because of incorrect EKA settings, it is necessary to reset the vehicle to US specification and to then set Dealer Configuration options to Single Point Entry (SPE) "ON" and Bathrobe Locking "OFF".
* NOTE: Canadian retailers should select the Canadian option in TestBook to ensure that DRL and other Canadian Specific programs are "ON".*
Customer requested Dealer Configuration settings may also need to be reset.
PARTS INFORMATION:
No parts necessary.
WARRANTY CLAIMS:
86.90.57101 Time 0.40 hrs.
Program BCU using TestBook to US market specifications.
FAULT CODE: A
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply
REPAIR PROCEDURE
PROGRAM TESTBOOK SETTINGS.
1. Verify that the "no crank/no-start" problem is the result of the EKA function as follows:
^ Lock the vehicle using the remote.
^ Unlock the vehicle using the key.
^ Attempt to start the vehicle and verify a no crank/no start condition.
2. Establish communication between the vehicle and TestBook.
CAUTION: It is necessary to check and record all established Dealer Configuration option settings to ensure that any customer requested functions are reset.
*NOTE: When asked by TestBook to select the market, it may be necessary to select and program the "USA" configuration, or if in Canada the "Canada" configuration, even if it appears to be properly selected. This is needed to overwrite the current incorrect settings.*
3. Make note of all Dealer Configuration options that have been set at customer request.
4. * Follow TestBook sequence and set vehicle market specification to "USA" or "Canada" depending on the market.*
5. Enter TestBook "Dealer Configuration" section.
6. Set SPE function to ON.
7. Set Bathrobe Locking function to OFF.
8. Program any custom settings that were noted in step 2.
9. Verify that the "no-start" problem has been corrected as follows:
^ Lock the vehicle using the remote.
^ Unlock the vehicle using the key.
^ Verify proper starting sequence.
10. Verify that all other Dealer Configuration settings have been programmed correctly and function normally.
This sort of implies that there may exist a EKA problem. It has less to do with 'cloth seats' and more to do with the BCU. I think for your FreeLander, having to reset or 'turn off' the EKA will solve your problem. Unless there is a bigger problem behind all this, the above procedure will reset your FreeLander back to the way it was.
Best of luck,
JohnMc
