I want to check on something that I read about entering EKA codes using the key fob. I was under the impression that, when entering the EKA code, you put the key into the lock and then just turned the key to the locked position however number of times the first number is shown as. in other words, put in the key and immediately turn the key, for example, three times to the locked position, before repeating the operation in the unlocked position. So, if the EKA number is 2462, you would turn the key to te locked position twice, then to the unlocked position four times, then back to the locked position six times, and finally to the unlocked position twice. Then remove the key.

However, I have read a couple of posts elsewhere which says that before you actually start the process of entering the EKA code you have to turn the key 4 times to the locked position to tell the BeCM that you are about to enter the EKA code. Only after this operation of 4 turns to the locked position do you start to enter te EKA code.

Can anyone confirm that this is the correct method of EKA entry ? I have used the codes a few times and I have never "pre-entered" 4 turns to the locked position for the EKA code to work, I just went straight ahead and entered the four numbers using the "lock" and "unlock" sequence, and that seemed to work fine. This was when the key fob wouldn't remotely work because the buttons were duff.

I had better just check, as well, that it is the EKA code that I mean ? The four number code that works when the electronic fob doesn't work, isn't that the EKA code ?

Pierre3.

I believe it depends on the year. Both my '96 Ascot and '98 ex-plod need the 4 turns to lock first then the first number is entered by turning to unlock.although I have a feeling that the initial 4 turns aren't needed on some earlier cars, what year is yours? Owners handbooks for 97 and 99 onwards show the 4 turns being needed first.

Yes, this is the EKA, the Emergency Key Access, code.

My December 1996 built '97 model year needs the four turns first as well.

Hi, I never got to finish this thread - my RR is 2001 so from reading the posts I am guessing that I need to enter 4 turns to the lock position first, and then start the EKA number by turning the key first to unlock position the required number of times of the first number ?

E.G. If my code is 2424 then I would turn the key 4 times to the lock position - then to the unlock position twice for the first number [2], then to the lock position four times [4] and so on.

Does this sound like the correct sequence ?

Something that I also would like to check along these lines - what is the correct sequence for programming a new fob ? I had to order a new one and it is in my desk drawer as I haven't programmed it yet. I remember it being pretty simple but perhaps someone could just confirm the correct sequence.

Piere3.

So apparently (according to the LR BeCM vid) the 4 turns is to do with the passive immobilisation (came in from 1996)- so if the car is early and does not have that fitted then hence no need for 4 turns, but yes on the 2001 , 4 turns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3uLZoQ-DEY&t=545s at 16mins

on the key fob you mean programming, or syncing? If the fob was bought from a dealer for your vin then it is/ shd be programmed. To sync you just turn to lock while pressing lock, turn to unlock pressing unlock. Then you should be able to lock/ unlock on the button, i don't think I've ever had to try more than twice to get it in sync.

Rob

Yes, you've got the EKA sequence correct. If it needs the EKA only the drivers door will unlock when you turn the key. The last number will be entered by turning to lock so if you then turn to unlock, all doors will unlock.

As long as the new key was ordered from the VIN, unlock the car first either with your other fob or with the key in the door (and enter the EKA code if you need to) so it is unlocked and the immobiliser turned off. Put the new key in the drivers door, turn to lock, hold there and while holding there, press and hold the Lock button on the fob until the LED starts to flash faster. Release the fob button, then turn the key back to centre. Then turn to unlock, hold and while holding, press and hold the Unlock button on the fob until the LED flashes faster, release the fob button, turn the key back to centre and it should now be synced.

and Rob types faster than me.......

Hi guys, very many thanks for a quick reply. You are correct about the "programming" - I did mean "synching" the new key fob. I will give it a shot at the weekend [currently quarantined due to being abroad]. I did synch the current, and only [!!!] key fob about a year ago and I just remember that it worked first time.

Again, thanks for the replies, much appreciated.

Pierre3.