TD5 issues, LR first timer.. Help!!!

[ssteph]

hi there everyone! I have recently bought a 2000 LR D2 TD5 and thought I'd introduce myself. I have a few issues with the car already!!! Namely back LHS door not opening, and after much reading on this site I think we need to get a new actuator and self install. Which is ok.

However in the past few days the car will not UNLOCK using key fob - it locks fine using the fob - but won't unlock. Thus am using the key to open drivers door which sets off the alarm much to the joy of the neighbours.

Have called local auto electrician who suggested I drop off car asap and they will redo the whole central locking system?? Not sure I really want to do that as it will probably cost a fortune (I just got new brakes and 2 new tyres + purchase price and insurance etc etc) and I really DON'T want to take it to a LR dealer which will probably cost more.

After doing heaps of reading on this site - I kind of think it is a prob with the BCU??... I have downloaded the workshop manual....

Does anyone have any ideas of what I should practically do now???

Thanks heaps in advance,

Steph

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[scarry]

Welcome to the forum,there is heaps of good info here,as you are finding out

I would suggest you find a good LR specialist(not a dealer),someone will know one in your area,as they are usually the best with this type of problem as they see these issues all day.

The auto elecy you have contacted may not know D2's very well

Can't help with this as i live on the other side of the country:)

[ssteph]

Thanks scarry, I am wondering if there is something I can do with the BCU?? I will post a thread asking if anyone knows of a good place to go to in Perth....
Steph

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Try posting here Steph,,,
;)

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/wa-aulroians-group/

[ssteph]

Thanks heaps Pedro...
Steph

[ssteph]

hi there everyone in WA! I have recently bought a 2000 LR D2 TD5 and thought I'd introduce myself. I have a few issues with the car already!!! Namely back LHS door not opening, and after much reading on this site I think we need to get a new actuator and self install. Which is ok.

However in the past few days the car will not UNLOCK using key fob - it locks fine using the fob - but won't unlock. Thus am using the key to open drivers door which sets off the alarm much to the joy of the neighbours.

Have called local auto electrician who suggested I drop off car asap and they will redo the whole central locking system?? Not sure I really want to do that as it will probably cost a fortune (I just got new brakes and 2 new tyres + purchase price and insurance etc etc) and I really DON'T want to take it to a LR dealer which will probably cost more.

After doing heaps of reading on this site - I kind of think it is a prob with the BCU??... I have downloaded the workshop manual....

Does anyone have any ideas of what I should practically do now???

And does anyone know of a good LR tech in Perth who does electrics??

Thanks heaps in advance,

Steph

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/1339.jpg

[p38arover]

Threads merged and moved to Discovery 2.

Don't post the same question in multiple areas.

[ssteph]

first timer - sorry Ron
Steph

[Panya]

Steph if you lock the doors whilst inside with the door switch on the facia will that unlock the doors also? That at least would tell you that the wiring & mechanisms work...

[feral]

You have to get a new key fob.

Most likely the button switch has broken off the circuit board in the fob.

Have a good search for 'key' or 'fob' and it should give you plenty of options.

[ssteph]

Thanks to both Panya and Feral..

Re; Panya's question - yes the doors lock and unlock when using the dash switch.. it's just the fob - both fobs actually....

that leads into Feral's remark... we don't think it is the Fob as the car is not unlocking on BOTH fobs....

That is why I am wondering if there is a problem with the BCU??? IF this is the case what can I do at home to investigate the BCU???

Thanks guys..

Steph

[Tombie]

Does it do this anywhere? Or just at home?

[ssteph]

Thanks Tobie. IT happens everywhere.

[ssteph]

:) The problem is solved!!!

After further investigation I removed the pushed in key pads on both key fobs and found that the little silver rectangle piece on the circuit board with the black dot -that you push to unlock the car was not sitting straight (on both keys),

SO... I carefully straightened the little silver rectangle thing and now both keys are unlocking again. Now I just need to get new covers for the buttons, any suggestions??

Thanks to all those who took the time to post on this thread - your advice is much appreciated.

Until next time...

Steph :)

[Panya]

Polmex (http://www.polmex.com.au/)

[ssteph]

just ordered 2 x kits express post..

thanks, Steph

[Andrew D]

Steph

Also this one. Slightly cheaper. Ebay is they way to go for these.

UNCUT LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2 REMOTE FOB KEY SHELL CASE - eBay (item 360349163184 end time Apr-02-11 17:44:25 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNCUT-LAND-ROVER-DISCOVERY-2-REMOTE-FOB-KEY-SHELL-CASE-/360349163184?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALand+Rover%7CModel%3ADiscovery&hash=item53e67bdeb0)

Also the mini fob does the job.

Regards
Andrew

[feral]

You have to get a new key fob.

Most likely the button switch has broken off the circuit board in the fob.

Have a good search for 'key' or 'fob' and it should give you plenty of options.


:) The problem is solved!!!

After further investigation I removed the pushed in key pads on both key fobs and found that the little silver rectangle piece on the circuit board with the black dot -that you push to unlock the car was not sitting straight (on both keys),

SO... I carefully straightened the little silver rectangle thing and now both keys are unlocking again. Now I just need to get new covers for the buttons, any suggestions??

Thanks to all those who took the time to post on this thread - your advice is much appreciated.

Until next time...

Steph :)


It did enter my mind to respond with 'Well,.... two fobs are stuffed' :D but that would have been uncharitable :p

Unfortunately, you will find that the 'little silver rectangular piece' will not last long and it is the pins that have almost sheared. Either you are really good with a soldering iron and solder the pins or you replace the key.

Best solution...buy new keys from one of our preferred suppliers(cheaper than LR) and then find a member with a Nanocom to match the key to the vehicle.

[ssteph]

Hi guys,

so.... Polmex key pads arrived 36hrs after ordering. They are so easy to install and now both keys work perfectly!!!

Anyone with a key issue should pull out the existing buttons from the fob and check that everything on the circuit board is sitting right - my prob was solved this way and has saved me $$'s.

Until next time,

Steph