Keithy P38

here's my 20 cents...

I agree that a Nanocom would be better value here, but it won't be of any use on "Merlin" which is a Disco 1. It will however be useable on any P38 of the same type (GEMS, Motronic or Diesel).

The FaultMate MSV2 (Nano or Extreme) is more expensive than a Nanocom and they are usually sold locked to a single VIN unless you buy the more expensive multi-vehicle licence. However, with a FaultMate you can also purchase modules that apply to a Disco 1 if you want. With a Nanocom, you can buy additional Unlock Codes for other P38 types, Disco 2 (V8 and TD5) and Defenders (TD5 and Puma). Don't think they have added any other vehicles yet, or if they will.

Back to the P38...
The alarm can certainly be disabled.

Passive Immobilisation can be switched off... this is the immobilisation that occurs about 30 secs after you switch the engine off and do not lock the doors. Now, what I am not sure about is whether this applies to all P38's or only the 99+ models.

The immobilisation that occurs when the Engine ECU and BeCM lose synch cannot be disabled. If and when this occurs, you need a tool like FaultMate, Nanocom or Sync-Mate to reset it.

I believe you can also disable the EKA by entering 0000 in the EKA field with Nanocom or FaultMate.

Hope this doesn't confuse things too much.

Cheers, Paul.

BTW: in my view, carrying a Nanocom in my glove box is as important as having a good spare tyre ;) (No, I don't sell them).

Interesting Paul.
Ok then, I will give the Nanocom Evolution a go.
Its only $470.10 so worth a try, better than scrapping the car if it can be kept going.
All I will need to do is learn how to drive it but apart from being thick I am a quick learner.
I shall place an order with BBS after I make a cup of coffee.

Thanks.

One more question.
Can all this be carried on with, without having a fob that works, just the key ?

Ta.

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Originally Posted by olbod

One more question.
Can all this be carried on with, without having a fob that works, just the key ?

Ta.

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As I understand it, switching off the passive immobilisation allows you to use the valet key instead of a key fob, so this should mean that using a dead key fob should be ok too.
When I had my 95 P38, its only key fob was dead too. I think the PO had disabled the alarm and passive immobiliser on that one.

Cheers, Paul.

Hi Rob don't despair re locks, keep an eye out on Ebay for lockset as I picked up a complete set of door handles/ Ignition barrell/keyfobs/reciever etc for under $200 aus from someone in Perth and sent off to Lab Electronics with becm all came back coded - reinstalled and all is now good.
Also had Alarm disabled at that time and if yours is same all it does is cancel flashing lights & beeps etc but immobiliser still funtions so you can still be locked out unless you knoe your EKA I know this as it caught my missus out at local servo and I had to relay over phone how to enter EKA so she could get in & start. ( actually getting in is easy with key but you get "engine disabled" on message centre & cannot start.

ps. Lockset was from US car and was setup for LHD so had a little bit of messing around with drivers door handle set to change to RHD but can be done!

Good luck! hope this eases the stress.

Thanks Paul, I will place the order.

FANTOM, G'day.
If I can keep the thing mobile we shall try over time to sort the problems and get it all back to normal.
Up untill now, keeping the thing going was the main concern.
If there is light at the end of the tunnel, I dont mind spending a quid.

Thanks all.

Cripes, one day it might even get a wash !!!