Thread: Disco 2 key not working

Yes, then just starting working normally the next day. Had to use the eka code to get going. This occurred about two weeks ago. Have you had it parked up for a while. Mine was.

Regards
Andrew

tried the eka and i thought i did it properly but it only beeped once to indicate incorrect code so i thought stuff it ill open the car and see if it starts and it did, and after that the fob worked like normal to lock and unlock the car. pretty funny, these things can be temperamental but i love it all the same.

Originally Posted by Andrew D

Yes, then just starting working normally the next day. Had to use the eka code to get going. This occurred about two weeks ago. Have you had it parked up for a while. Mine was.

Regards
Andrew

no it was only parked for about 3 days. i have also had the occasional issue where when i turn the key it just clicks and wont fire, is this the fuel cut of switch? usually if i wait a few minutes it works fine and i have now figured out that if i close the door lock it and then open it again it will start first time. only happens once every 3 or 4 months

Someone posted this little reset gem a while ago

Try the ctrl/alt/del

sit in car drivers door closed, start it,
then stop it, pull key out, wait a minute
open drivers door, put key back in,
close drivers door then restart car.

Sounds to me like RF interference. Usually happens when there is a transmitter around that is broadcasting on (in the case of a 2000 D2) 433.9 MHZ. I recently found that a type pressure monitoring system that a guy next door had mounted to his bus was causing a complete blackout on that frequency. Unable to lock or unlock with the key, and took 4 or 5 attempts to start too. AFAIK (please correct me if I'm wrong) the BCU sees the other transmitter as a hack attempt and denies the unlock command from the key; also refuses to start as the key cannot authorise to the BCU.

This also occurs in front of certain shops, for example Priceline in Lilydale, Melbourne. They have a wireless scanner ordering system that transmits on the same frequency, and are very used to requests to turn it off so that vehicles parked nearby can be started.

Having the same problem. what sort of tool can detect the interferance?

I lost a button on the remote and had that replaced with a new button and battery. Now the LED is bright on the remote but doesn't unlock the car. I am tracking down my EKA code to give that a go.

any tips helpfull. I am wondering if anyone has had the code drop from the remote. I think I need a nanocom. anyone have one in Port Macquarie? Rosscoe is not about at the moment.

cheers

Matt

Probably the best way to detect interference is to wait a while and try again. Generally RF interference is not continuous.

Other thought is maybe the remote receiver on the vehicle has failed. It's located in the head lining if I recall correctly.

Cheers

Steve

Thanks Steve
How do I test the receiver?

Cheers Matt