Hi All,
Fresh into the joys of P38s and immediately need some help and guidance. After about a month of enjoying the drive, my P38 (1999, 4.6 V8 Vogue GEMS) seems to have been upset about something. Coming back to it after finishing work, it just wouldn't accept the remote key (only one key!) to unlock / lock. The red indicator lights up both for lock and unlock so assume key transmitter working (New batteries in the fob, btw)
Since then I have tried the following (after scouring through the posts here for 2 days):
1) Got the EKA code and tried entering it
2) The system goes into "Keycode Lockout" after the first entry of the code (not 3 as I was told by the user manual)
3) Tried the Battery terminals off, ignition key in II, terminals reconnect - I am now left with a myriad of windows open alarms, etc. but can live with them until)
4) I tried to contact Jamesons Birmingham (looking up the forum) but the chap says he has had enough and doesn't really have the time for jobs like these - at least he was honest!
5) Looked at it for a while and asked myself - why did I! (But eventually gathered strength to try the EKA code again)
6) EKA code locked out again - However, it does seem to reset itself so is not in the "alarmed state" as I have read here
I want to know what could be the fault - From the readings so far, I believe this could be - Key, Door Lock actuator or worst- the BECM and I need some guidance as to where to start from.
Also any suggestions for a local garage - South Brum who has a diagnostic kit and would possible identify the issue?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Fresh into the joys of P38s and immediately need some help and guidance. After about a month of enjoying the drive, my P38 (1999, 4.6 V8 Vogue GEMS) seems to have been upset about something. Coming back to it after finishing work, it just wouldn't accept the remote key (only one key!) to unlock / lock. The red indicator lights up both for lock and unlock so assume key transmitter working (New batteries in the fob, btw)
Since then I have tried the following (after scouring through the posts here for 2 days):
1) Got the EKA code and tried entering it
2) The system goes into "Keycode Lockout" after the first entry of the code (not 3 as I was told by the user manual)
3) Tried the Battery terminals off, ignition key in II, terminals reconnect - I am now left with a myriad of windows open alarms, etc. but can live with them until)
4) I tried to contact Jamesons Birmingham (looking up the forum) but the chap says he has had enough and doesn't really have the time for jobs like these - at least he was honest!
5) Looked at it for a while and asked myself - why did I! (But eventually gathered strength to try the EKA code again)
6) EKA code locked out again - However, it does seem to reset itself so is not in the "alarmed state" as I have read here
I want to know what could be the fault - From the readings so far, I believe this could be - Key, Door Lock actuator or worst- the BECM and I need some guidance as to where to start from.
Also any suggestions for a local garage - South Brum who has a diagnostic kit and would possible identify the issue?
Thanks in advance for your help!