ROVER SCOTTYS GUIDE TO UNLOCKING A P38, ENTERING EKA CODES AND BECM ISSUES

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RANGE ROVER BECM LOCK AND UNLOCKING
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The following text gives a brief overview of BeCM functionality and interfaces with other electrical
components.
Engine Management
On all models, the BeCM receives an engine speed signal from the EDC ECM or the ECM. This signal is
passed to the instrument pack for tachometer operation and is also passed to the EAS ECU and the
EAT ECU.
Electronic Diesel Control (EDC)
The BeCM inputs a remobilisation code signal to the EDC ECM when the vehicle is in an unarmed state.
On 95 MY vehicles the BeCM transmits a single remobilisation code to the EDC ECM. When the
BeCM is satisfied that the vehicle is in an unarmed state, engine cranking is permitted. There is no MIL
warning lamp illumination to confirm that the code has been accepted.On 96MY onwards Diesel vehicles, as
on 95MY vehicles, the EDC ECM does not respond to confirm that the remobilisation signal from the BeCM
has been accepted. When the vehicle is in an unarmed condition, the BeCM continually transmits the engine
remobilisation code at 144 ms intervals from the ignition being turned on. The code originates from the EDC
ECM with each ECM having a different code. If a new EDC ECM or BeCM is fitted, a diagnostic tool or
BECM DOCTOR must be used to input the code to the BeCM before the ignition is turned on.
Engine Control Module (GEMS up to 99MY)
When the vehicle is in an unarmed condition, the BeCM will transmit an engine remobilisation code 48
ms after the ignition is turned on until the BeCM receives an acknowledgement that the ECM has
received the correct code. The ECM confirms receipt of the correct code by signalling the BeCM to illuminate
the check engine warning lamp and allow engine cranking when requested. The ECM also enables the engine
fuelling system on receipt of the correct code from the BeCM. The code sent from the BeCM is unique to the
vehicle and the same code is transmitted each time the ignition is turned on. If the BeCM is replaced the new
BeCM will automatically generate the same code. If the GEMS ECM is replaced, a diagnostic tool or BECM
DOCTOR must be used to input the code to the new ECM.
Engine Control Module (Bosch M5.2.1 from 99MY)
The remobilisation strategy is the same as that described for 96MY Diesel vehicles. The BeCM
repeatedly transmits the remobilisation code to the ECM at intervals of 144 ms. The code originates from
the ECM with each ECM having a different code. If a new ECM or BeCM is fitted, a diagnostic tool or
BECM DOCTOR must be used to input the code to the BeCM before the ignition is turned on.
Security Locking
There are six modes of vehicle locking used on the vehicle: sill locking, slam locking, key CDL locking, remote
CDL locking, key superlocking and remote superlocking. The BeCM controls all locking and
alarm functions. Sill locking is achieved by depressing either of the front door sill buttons when both front
doors are closed. All doors and the tail door will CDL lock, but immobilisation and the alarm system will not
enable. Sill locking operates independent of key-in and ignition state. On vehicles from 96.5MY an accidental
sill locking feature was introduced to prevent accidental sill locking of the doors. If the sill button on either of
the front doors is depressed within 0.5 seconds of that door being closed, all doors will unlock. If the ignition

is on and the inertia switch is tripped, all doors, including the tail door, will unlock. Further re-locking is
prevented until one of the front doors is opened with the key removed from the ignition.
Slam locking
Slam locking is only available on vehicles up to 96.5MY. Slam locking is performed by depressing
either of the front door sill buttons with the door open and then closing the door. All the doors and the tail
door will CDL lock and the alarm will be armed in perimetric mode with cranking disabled and
immobilisation activated. If the vehicle is slam locked with the key in the ignition or the ignition on, all doors
will immediately unlock when the door is closed. Key CDL locking A single turn of the key in the drivers
door lock towards the rear of the vehicle will cause all the doors including the tail door to CDL lock. The
alarm system will enter perimetric mode with cranking disabled and immobilisation active.
Remote CDL locking A single press of the lock button on the remote handset will cause all the doors
including the tail door to CDL lock. The alarm system will enter perimetric mode with cranking disabled and
immobilization active. Key superlocking A double turn of the key within two seconds in the
drivers door lock towards the rear of the vehicle will cause all the doors including the tail door to superlock
providing that they and the bonnet are closed. The alarm system will enter perimetric mode with cranking
disabled and immobilisation active. Remote superlocking A double press of the lock button within two
seconds on the remote handset will cause all the doors including the tail door to superlock providing that they
and the bonnet are closed. The alarm system will have crank disable and immobilisation active and if all
windows and sunroof are closed the volumetric and perimetric systems will be activated. If any of the
windows or the sunroof are open, then only the perimetric system will be activated. Remote superlocking is
prevented if the key is in the ignition.
Lazy Locking
The lazy locking procedure will close all open windows and the sunroof when locking the vehicle.
Lazy locking is initiated by holding the key turned to the lock position or holding the locking button on the
remote handset pressed for more than one second. The windows close simultaneously, followed by the
sunroof after the last window has closed. In some markets, the key must be held in the lock position or the
remote handset lock button held depressed until all windows and the sunroof are closed. If the button is
released prematurely, the windows and sunroof will stop and a mislock will sound.
Mislock
A mislock is indicated by two short beeps from the alarm sounder or by three short flashes of the courtesy
lamps depending on the market programmed. In some markets there is no audible or
visual mislock warning. The mislock warning will not operate if the ignition is in position I or II.
The message centre in the instrument pack will display the cause of the mislock, i.e. RHF DOOR
OPEN. The message will be cancelled when the cause of the mislock has been rectified.
Auto Relock
When a valid unlock request is received from the remote handset and all windows are closed, the
ultrasonic sensor is activated for a period of 60 seconds or until movement is detected or:
- a door is opened or closed
- the tail door is opened
- the key is inserted in the ignition
- the ignition is turned to position I
- the vehicle is re-locked with the key or the remote handset.
If, after 60 seconds, none of the above has occurred, the vehicle will relock to its previous locked condition.
Resynchronisation
On vehicles up to 97MY, resynchronisation is achieved by locking or unlocking the drivers door
using the vehicle key with 30 seconds of locking, superlocking or unlocking using the remote handset.
The BeCM monitors the condition of the drivers door CDL switch to initiate the resynchronisation.
On vehicles from 97MY, friendly resynchronization was introduced on vehicles with passive
immobilisation. A remote handset that is not synchronised to the BeCM will automatically be
resynchronised when the key is inserted in the ignition without using the vehicle key or Emergency Key

Access (EKA) procedure. The resynchronisation uses a pick-up coil in theremote handset and a passive coil
located around the ignition barrel. The passive coil provides a signal for the remote handset to transmit an
unlock signal to remobilise the vehicle.
Emergency Key Access (EKA)
If the vehicle is locked using the remote handset and loss or failure of the handset occurs, the vehicle can
be unlocked and the alarm disarmed by entering a four digit code using the key in the drivers door lock.
The code is either a unique code for the vehicle and can be found on the security information card or a
default value obtainable from the factory.
EKA procedure - Vehicles up to 96MY
1. Unlock drivers door with the key.
2. Open the door and the alarm sounder will sound twice. If the key is inserted in the ignition at this point and
an attempt is made to start the engine, the engine will not crank and the message centre will display
ENGINE DISABLED PRESS REMOTE OR USE KEY CODE.
3. Close the drivers door and ensure that all doors, tail door and bonnet are closed.
4. Turn the key to the lock position.
NOTE: The code cannot be entered if the message centre displays KEY CODE LOCKOUT.
5. Enter the code as follows. At each turn of the key to the lock or unlock position, the side lamps
warning lamp in the instrument pack will flash to indicate that the key turn has been recognised.
6. Enter the first digit. If the first digit is 2, turn and release the key two times in the unlock direction.
7. Enter the second digit. If the second digit is five, turn and release the key five times in the lock direction.
8. Enter the third digit. If the third digit is four, turn and release the key four times in the unlock
direction.
9. Enter the fourth digit. If the fourth digit is two, turn and release the key two times in the lock
direction.
10. Turn the key to the unlock direction and, provided that the code has been entered correctly, all the doors
and the tail door will be unlocked and the alarm will be partially disarmed. When the EKA code has been
entered, the security LED will continue to flash in deterrent mode to show that the alarm is partially
disarmed and will be triggered if the bonnet is opened. If the EKA code is entered incorrectly, on the final
unlock turn of the key, a mislock will sound and the remaining doors and the tail door will remain locked
and the alarm partially armed. If five incorrect attempts are made to enter the code, the BeCM
enters a ten minute lockout period. Further attempts to enter the code will cause a mislock to sound each
time the key is turned. During the lockout period, the message centre displays KEY CODE LOCKOUT. If
either of the front doors are opened while entering the code, a mislock will sound and the door will need to be
closed and key locked and the code re-entered from the beginning. This will not count as an incorrect entry.
With the vehicle in EKA mode, if the remote handset unlock button is pressed all doors will be unlocked and
the alarm disarmed. The lock button will not operate while entering the EKA code.
EKA procedure - Vehicles from 96MY
If the vehicle is locked using the remote handset and loss or failure of the handset occurs, the vehicle can be
unlocked and the alarm disarmed by entering a four digit code using the key in the drivers door lock as
described in the EKA procedure for vehicles up to 96MY with the following exceptions:
1. If the vehicle had not been locked with the remote handset, then in step 4, the key must be turned four
times to the lock position.
2. The number of incorrect attempts is reduced to three and the lockout period increased to thirty Minutes.
Security LED
The security LED operates in two modes; confirmation of lock status and theft deterrent. In the confirmation
mode, the LED will flash rapidly for ten seconds to show that the lock request is successful. After the ten
second period the LED will flash at the slower deterrent mode rate. If a panel is left open or the vehicle has
been slam locked, the LED will remain unlit. If a lock request is made and one or more panels remain open,
when the panels are closed, the LED will flash rapidly for ten seconds to confirm lock status and will then
change to a slower flash in deterrent mode.

Alarm Audible and Visual Warnings

Audible warnings Audible warnings can be generated from a klaxon, battery backed up sounder (BBUS from 96MY) or the vehicle horns. Some markets do not have any audible alarm warnings. If a klaxon or
BBUS is used the output will be pulsed and synchronised with the visual warning. If the vehicle horns are
used the output will be continuous. Mislock warnings are always generated from either the klaxon or the
BBUS. Visual warnings External visual warnings are dependant on the selected market, but are generated
from either the hazard warning indicators, side and tail lamps or head and tail lamps.
If the hazard warning lamps are operating when a visual warning using the hazard warning lamps is
required, the visual warning will be cancelled. If the side or headlamps are on when a visual warning using
the side or headlamps is required, the lamps will flash off instead of on.
Battery Backed-Up Sounder (BBUS) certain vehicles from 96MY
The BBUS was introduced into some markets from 96MY onwards and since the drive requirements are
different from the klaxon, the BBUS is market programmable. The BBUS has its own internal power supply.
If the vehicle battery or the BBUS is disconnected, the BBUS will be triggered and will sound for
approximately 4.5 minutes. To disconnect the BBUS, the ignition should be turned on and then off. The
BBUS connector must be disconnected within 17 seconds of the ignition being turned off or the BBUS will be
triggered. When the BBUS is sounding it can be cancelled by unlocking the vehicle with the key or the remote
handset only if it is connected to the vehicle harness.If the remote handset code moves outside the BeCM
capture range, resynchronisation can be achieved by locking or unlocking the drivers door using the vehicle
key within 30 seconds of locking, superlocking or unlocking using the remote handset. The BeCM monitors
the condition of the drivers door CDL switch to initiate the resynchronisation. If the vehicle has EKA and
the alarm system is not active the above procedure can be used to resynchronise the remote handset. The
EKA code procedure must be used to resynchronise the remote handset if the alarm system is active. On
vehicles from 97MY onwards, the passive immobilization feature will reprogramme the code using the
passive coil and the remote handset when the key is inserted into the ignition switch. Decoding of the remote
handset signal is performed by the BeCM not the RF receiver. The BeCM uses a code taken from a 14 digit
lockset bar code, programmed into the BeCM at the factory. The BeCM compares this code with that
transmitted by the remote handset to ensure that the correct code for the vehicle is being transmitted. Once
programmed the code cannot be changed. If a new lockset is required, then the BeCM must be replaced to
match the lockset bar code.
RF Receiver
The RF receiver is located under the RH rear parcel shelf. The receiver is not unique to each vehicle,
although several different receivers are used to cover differing operating frequencies and market legislation.
The RF receiver frequency to be used can be found on a label on the remote handset.

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