Locked out! 2001 HSE.

Just a thought.
Do these have an inertia switch to cut off the fuel pump and unlock the doors in an accident.

I know it was a bit of a joke when I worked for BMW, that you could open a 735 by punching the bonnet near the windscreen!

If there is an inertia switch maybe give it a nudge with another car or if you can get under the bonnet give next to the inertia switch a whack with a hammer.

Regards PhilipA
I found this on Landyzone.

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Addendum: Just read the Electrical Troubleshooting Manual for the 1997 P38....in the Security/Central Locking pages, in the system description it does say the intertia switch unlocks the doors....so I stand corrected....

But it is still on the A pillar none-the-less !!

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So depends on the location I guess.

Thank you PhilipA, would be a nice trick if it worked!
I don't know the location of the inertia switch, unless it's part the inertia reset switch in the drivers foot well.
I'll keep that in mind.

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Originally Posted by PeterH

Thank you PhilipA, would be a nice trick if it worked!
I don't know the location of the inertia switch, unless it's part the inertia reset switch in the drivers foot well.
I'll keep that in mind.

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I thought the inertia switch was under the driver or passenger seat like in the classic, but I just googled it and they say it's in the right hand footwell under a plastic cover. But it appears to just shut off the fuel supply, not unlock the doors. Maybe the BECM does that?

Do the P38’s have a lock/ unlock switch on the dash like a discovery?
If so, I have heard of wedging open the top of the door and using a bit of fencing wire to operate the switch.

Thanks biggin, unfortunately no switch like that on P38s.
Thank you for the idea though, would have been handy!

So far I've found a second hand replacement drivers window, I'll get that before smashing anything so I know I have one on hand.
I replaced the fob batteries just to be sure, but no difference, as I can't sync the fob anyway.
I rang Land Rover and they gave me the EKA code for my vehicle over the phone, which is great, at least I have that now.
I also priced a new key fob, which will take 4 to 6 weeks to arrive from the UK and will cost over $500.

What I'm hoping, is to gain entry by smashing the drivers window, somehow remove the door card with the door closed and see if I can open the door from the inside.
Then repair or replace the drivers latch, which hopefully will enable me to enter the EKA code via the key in the lock.
At least that's the theory!

Failing that, I'll have to send the bits off to be rectified electronically.

Hi Peter,
yes going good now thanks. I had been off work for 7 months on sick leave, so when I went back to work I only worked for 2 weeks and I decided it was a good time to retire, so I am using up long service leave and then I will be retired.
The contact details are--- Lee Bourgeois, Lab Electronics, 0248711218.
Regards,
Alan Temperley

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Originally Posted by PeterH

Thanks biggin, unfortunately no switch like that on P38s.
Thank you for the idea though, would have been handy!

So far I've found a second hand replacement drivers window, I'll get that before smashing anything so I know I have one on hand.
I replaced the fob batteries just to be sure, but no difference, as I can't sync the fob anyway.
I rang Land Rover and they gave me the EKA code for my vehicle over the phone, which is great, at least I have that now.
I also priced a new key fob, which will take 4 to 6 weeks to arrive from the UK and will cost over $500.

What I'm hoping, is to gain entry by smashing the drivers window, somehow remove the door card with the door closed and see if I can open the door from the inside.
Then repair or replace the drivers latch, which hopefully will enable me to enter the EKA code via the key in the lock.
At least that's the theory!

Failing that, I'll have to send the bits off to be rectified electronically.

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Originally Posted by PeterH

Having a think about it, I have probably unwittingly superlocked the car, which may be why the locks are unresponsive.
I really need to get access, preferably without smashing glass or making things worse.
Is there a remote repair service in Australia that deals with P38s?
Thanks, Pete.

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I had super lock on my Disco 2.
YouTube vids saved me.
I had to pull down the door card and drill an entry to the lock and use a hook to open the latch. Search on the tube.

another key option if feasible for you

P38 Range Rover rplacement Key | Range Rover P38 Key |

For those follwing this with interest, I bet you are glad it's me and not you!
I'm determined to get this sorted, one way or another.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed, it has all been very helpful.
I'm one to do my homework before I start anything, so I'm being careful to not make the situation worse.

Big thanks to Alan, who put me on to LAB Electronics, I gave them a call and Lee was so great to talk to.
It's a very different coversation when you are speaking to someone who knows what they are doing, compared to someone who hasn't even seen a P38 key fob before.
Such a nice guy and full of knowledge, I have sent my key off to him to be repaired and also make a second key.
At least I will be starting with two properly working keys, I'll have a better chance of getting this sorted.

Thanks also to Grahame for the suggestion, I have been watching You Tube vids and one showed a P38 latch wire that had come loose, preventing the EKA code from being entered, which is probably the situation I have.

I still don't know how I'm going to get into the vehicle yet, smashing a window will be the last resort, I'm not keen on doing that if I can help it.
Anyway I'll keep you posted with any developments.
Thanks, Pete.

We await your next post with bated breath..[emoji40]
I think we P38a owners love a good mystery.
Mjs