SiWhite Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Morning Folks, I was summoned from my bed at 0700hrs this morning to help SWMBO with her 1999 TD5 - she was 20 miles away and locked out. Problem is, the key fob (tried both) won't unlock the car or turn the alarm off. You can still get in with the key, but the alarm naturally goes off. I'm a bit stumped by this one, and don't know the best course of action. I think the problem COULD be the alarm receiver which I read is in front of the rear sunroof (which leaks) but have no idea how to get into the thing without the alarm sounding to change it. Is there anything that might have caused this problem? Any ideas folks? Bit desperate as we're down to one car between us.... Thanks in advance, Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smego Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I know when a mate had this issue once when out off-roading with us in his TD5 it turned out (after a week in the dealers) to be the immobiliser malfunctioning, maybe worth a look there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martifers Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 PM Sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Thanks Martifers - it's a start. Anyone know where the EDC code might be written - I need to get the thing un-immobilised so I can get the Nancom onto it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannytd5 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Edc code if you ring any landrover dealer they have it but you need the vin number Mine does this every now and again usually when parked next to a shogun I've found open it with the key remove battery lead then wait 5 mins then put it back on this usually fixes mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosen Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I had the same problem on my '99 D2. Turned out to be the reciever and the removed item looked like it was lucky to of lasted as long as it did. my emergeny code is written on a little credit card sized card in the LR handbook thingy (offroad driving advice, basic maitenance guide and all those little booklet things), its got the radio code and stuff printed on it as well. i was stumped as it seemed to have too many digits, but it turns out the number 8 is noted down as 08 so the number looks too long ;oD best o luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Excellent, thanks for the replies. EDC coming from the stealers in the morning, then another go tomorrow. SWMBO under instruction to try and get in throughout her night shift to see if it was a rogue interference issue. Spare receiver also on standby in case it got wet in the headlining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I have no idea what an EDC code is but there is an EKA code to let you in via the doors and un-immobilise it, it should be in the handbook. I'd also suspect a dud receiver as I have seen a couple go phut with the same result you have. If you can't un-immobilise the BCU then unfortunately it's new BCU time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 You knew what I meant Bogmonster! Had a good look in the handbook and couldn't see it anywhere - is it in the literature itself or on a card somewhere - these are missing from ours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Maybe It's on a security card (credit card sized white card) with the radio security code IIRC just says EKA and a four digit number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Thanks to all who offered suggestions - now sorted thanks to my friendly independent dealer, who got my EKA code and then supplied a new receiver. New one is fitted inside a plastic bag to lengthen it's life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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