Thread: Immobiliser and eka code

Some of the top-line (expensive!) dealer equipment can access and even re-program the EKA.
The one I use is a Nanocom EVO 2, which with the necessary options costs about $800 delivered.
It will read the code and even reset it to something friendlier, like 1-1-1-1. It will also re-program a key fob into your BCU.
If you don't possess one or know anyone who does, suggest you look for the sticky:
Members with diagnostic equipment

Probably not up-to-date but you might find some generous soul in your location that's willing to assist.
Otherwise, it's a case of looking for a Land Rover dealer with T4/Testbook equipment nearby and get them to pay a visit.

Good luck and welcome to the forum...

as a quick and dirty option... swap the ecu and bcu from the spare car?

I totally removed the immobiliser / security option from my girl. Probably not a good idea in Townsville though.

Thanks guys, I've been a long time lurker, figured I should sign up properly 😀

Beg, borrow, steal or as a last resort buy a Nanocom. As mentioned, it can read the EKA code. I changed mine to the much more key friendly 01-01-01-01, so any call to a dealer would be fruitless. This may be the case with yours. However, the EKA process has to be done absolutely right or it won't work. PITA.

Just in case:
1
Using the key turn the drivers door lock to the UNLOCK position and HOLD this position for at least 5 seconds
An audible warning is then emitted to indicate that the body control unit is ready to accept the code. Return the key to the centre position. It is now possible to use the key to enter the separate numerical values of the four digits that make up the EKA code.


2
Enter the first digit of the code. If the first digit is 4, turn the key to the UNLOCK position 4 times.
Ensure the key is fully returned to the centre position after each turn of the key.


3
Enter the second digit of the code. If the second digit is 3, turn the key to the LOCK position 3 times.
Ensure the key is fully returned to the centre position after each turn of the key.


4
Enter the third digit of the code. If the third digit is 2, turn the key to the UNLOCK position twice.
Ensure the key is fully returned to the centre position after each turn of the key.


5
Enter the fourth digit of the code. If the fourth digit is 1, turn the key to the LOCK position once.
Ensure the key is fully returned to the centre position after each turn of the key.


6
Finally, turn the key to the UNLOCK position and back to the centre position, a double bleep will indicate that the code has been entered correctly. A single bleep indicates that the code has been entered incorrectly.

Good luck

ive never tried this but came across it the other day, could be a wind up but worth a try.

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Originally Posted by thai_tiger

ive never tried this but came across it the other day, could be a wind up but worth a try.

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What is it trying to achieve? Turning off the immobiliser?

Originally Posted by Wayoutwest

Some of the top-line (expensive!) dealer equipment can access and even re-program the EKA.
The one I use is a Nanocom EVO 2, which with the necessary options costs about $800 delivered.
It will read the code and even reset it to something friendlier, like 1-1-1-1. It will also re-program a key fob into your BCU.
If you don't possess one or know anyone who does, suggest you look for the sticky:
Members with diagnostic equipment

Probably not up-to-date but you might find some generous soul in your location that's willing to assist.
Otherwise, it's a case of looking for a Land Rover dealer with T4/Testbook equipment nearby and get them to pay a visit.

Good luck and welcome to the forum...

Please enlight me what can you do to the BCU with nanocom or T4 or even the God of all diagnostic tools while the vehicle is immobilised like the OP's is

Originally Posted by sierrafery

Please enlight me what can you do to the BCU with nanocom or T4 or even the God of all diagnostic tools while the vehicle is immobilised like the OP's is

Well, I'm certainly no guru, but he did mention he has another vehicle available to him. That gives rise to such possibilities as reading the spare vehicle's codes (assuming it's not also immobilised, of course), changing BCU/ECU/key fob/ignition switch etc. Which also leads to the possibility of stuffing up a second vehicle, I grant you, but them's the risks when you play Discover The Fault with Discoveries. At this point we don't know all the details - as you well know better than I, it could be any of a multiplicity of factors causing the issue...