2000 P38 EKA code

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Oct 17, 2023 | 01:47 PM

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From: Milton, DE USA

2000 P38 EKA code

My key fob was lost long ago but I have never had an issue because i never locked my doors. I took my 2000 p38 to a shop to have the emissions tested. They locked the doors!!
The EKA code I'm using was given to me by the rovers previous owner and i verified it with a LR dealer nearby. Its not working...
When inputting the EKA code the front turn/emergency signals flash with each turn but there is nothing flashing on the instrument panel.
These are the steps I have taken:
made sure all windows are set
all doors are closed
Using key, turn to lock position 4 times (each time returning to middle position)
start EKA code (1515) sequence
turn to unlock one time returning to middle
turn to lock 5 times (returning to middle between each turn)
Repeat
turn to unlock.
when i open the door nothing happens and when i try to start the car the display reads engine disabled use remote
The front indicator lights are blinking with each turn. Doesnt this mean that the computer is registering the key turns? like i said, nothing is flashing on the instrument panel.

what should i be looking for or trying?

Oct 17, 2023 | 02:44 PM

keninnc

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You seem to be doing everything correctly.

Because it says "Engine Disabled" it has not gone into the "Key Lockout" state.

The flash from the turn signal is the indication the computer is receiving the turn of the key.

Are you in the USA? Most P38's in England had specific EKA codes while the USA P38's did not have EKA option turned on from the factor but many of the dealers turned it on and used 1-5-1-5 code as a generic code. Most dealers in the USA have no idea about the EKA code now and don't have the computers to change the settings in BeCM.

Oct 17, 2023 | 03:05 PM

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From: Milton, DE USA

I am in the USA.
I have read that i should be seeing indicators on the dashboard instrument panel which i am not.
Do you have any suggestions for me?

Oct 17, 2023 | 05:46 PM

Harvlr

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You’ve probably watched something like this.

As said above it looks like you’re doing it correctly. (1515 for NAS). I needed to use my EKA about half a year ago. A couple of other things come to mind. There is sometimes a need to wait 10 or 30 minutes after disabling it. This was my case. Also, it’s possible that the EKA has been turned off, or possibly was never enabled. Do you have access to a Nanocom?

Oct 17, 2023 | 05:50 PM

Harvlr

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Here’s my thread. I’ll try to find something a little more specific.
https://rangerovers.pub/topic/3319-key-code-lockout

Oct 18, 2023 | 03:23 PM

keninnc

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I don't have my P38 anymore and I don't remember if there was anything visually on the instrument panel after each key turn. I used to just look at the turn signal.

Havlr is correct, if you have access to a Nanocom you can enter it in with a keypad.

What ever you do, do NOT unplug the battery at this stage. It will not reset the computer and worse it will go into a lockout stage.

If all else fails, you can remove the BeCM from under the passengers seat and send it to Les at Classic Rides North Wales in Britain. When I had my P38 he was the only one who was able to hack into the BeCM and create a key fob. He can unlock your BeCM and get you a fob so when this happens again just press the fob and you don't have to worry about the EKA code. He will be able to confirm the EKA code is turned on and what it is.

I'm suspicious of the local LR Dealer telling you it has the EKA code since most dealers don't want anything to do with these older Land Rovers.

Here is my cheat sheet I created when I had my P38 so I could remember how to do the EKA code.

1. Instructions to enter EKA Code

First, if the instrument panel reads “Engine Disabled” DO NOT unplug the battery. This will not reset the computer and put the BeCM into a locked status.

Now for the EKA code

First, let the alarm stop. Should stop after about 30 seconds.

When turning the key the small turn signal light will flash letting you know the input has been received.

1.Turn key in outside door handle to the lock position(clockwise) 4 times. (return key to middle position after each turn. This tells the computer you are about to enter in the code.

2. Turn key in outside door handle to the unlock position (counter-clockwise) 1 time.

3. Turn key in outside door handle to the lock position (clockwise) 5 time

4. Turn key in outside door handle to the unlock position (counter-clockwise) 1 time

Turn key in the outside door handle to the lock position ( clockwise) 5 times

Turn key in the outside door handle to unlock position (counter-clockwise) 1 time to now unlock the door.

You should now be able to start the car.

KEY LOCKOUT

If the EKA code is entered incorrectly 3 times the BeCM will go into a “Key Lockout” state and that will show on the instrument panel. The EKA code can not be entered during this state. Don’t worry after 30 minutes the BeCM goes out of this state back to “Engine Disabled” and you can enter the EKA code then.