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Mark Bridgen Posted on Apr 23, 2014
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I had to use my emergency key access code to get into my discovery 2. how do i reset the immobiliser on the car?

I had to change the batteries in the key fob but the light does not come on at each press as it used to. does this fob also need to be reset?

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The immobilizer systems on these vehicles can only be accessed and programmed by a dealer or a shop with a T4 or Autologic scantool system. Typically, replacing batteries in a fob should not present any new issues. Try manually locking the vehicle with the key. One turn to the right with the key in the driver door should lock the whole vehicle, activate the alarm which is indicated by one horn beep, a flash of the parking lights & a rapid flashing of the red light on the dash. After less than a minute, the red light should go to a slower flash and the vehicle is now armed. By placing the key back in the drivers door, one turn to the left should de-activate the alarm and a second turn should un-lock the rest of the vehicle and it should start. If this does not work then the key may not be communicating with the vehicle and may need to be re-programmed. Make sure the batteries in the fob are correct, installed correctly and of good quality. If you do need to have the key re-programmed, make sure you have all the keys so that they can all be done at the same time. Most local shops do not have the capability to access the immobilization systems on these vehicles.

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After ages searching finally found this on the Cobra site.... A8510 KEY PROGRAMING Ensure the immobiliser is disarmed :- 1) Switch the ignition ON and OFF three times then back to the ON position within seven seconds. 2) The LED on the dashboard will light up signaling the unit is in programming mode. 3) Touch an already programmed key onto receptical, the LED will extinguish for one second 4) Repeat step 3 for all other keys (Max of 4 touch keys) 5) To exit programming switch off the ignition key (unit will automatically exit programming after four keys) NOTE :- 1) Programing procedure can only entered with the system disarmed. 2) If all keys have been lost the system will need to be replaced

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  • Posted on Nov 13, 2009

SOURCE: Immobiliser is not functioning and the car will not start

check the baterries in the remote key

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 26, 2010

SOURCE: 1997 Discovery 300 tdi. Locked the car with the

NOTE: No synchronization required after battery replacement.
How - 1996

NOTE: Remote control contains a transponder and MUST be attached to the same ring as the ignition key.
Unlock the vehicle using the key. Deactivate alarm.
NOTE: Alarm system can be disarmed using 4 digit code from vehicle security card as detailed in the owner's handbook.
Switch ignition ON. Switch ignition OFF. Remove ignition key. If battery replacement has taken longer than 5 minutes: Deactivate the system using 4 digit code from vehicle security card as detailed in the owner's handbook. Hold the remote control close to the vehicle. Press either button of the remote control 4 times or more in quick succession.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 24, 2010

SOURCE: land rover td5 poss immobiliser prob

If the EKA code contains a 0, then you have a problem that should never have got to you - the dealer should have spotted the duff EKA and changed it! I have no idea how you'd get it back from such a state, other than programming a new BCU to the engine ECU, and then new keyfobs to that BCU. This is assuming the 0 isn't just a mis-print or an 8 ? Best to get the dealer on this.
(In order to access security you have to insert the key and turn to position I and I don't think the system would let you in until it was disarmed)

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 09, 2011

SOURCE: tried to open car with fob but wouldnot open so

The RCDLR (remote control door lock receiver) could have failed, or the battery in your key fob is dead. The only way to get the immobilizer off is to use the key fob.

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NOTE: No synchronization required after battery replacement.
How - 1996

NOTE: Remote control contains a transponder and MUST be attached to the same ring as the ignition key.
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