New key fob accepted by BeCM

[Mantelle]

Hi there,
Given that Blackbox is unable to furnish me with the necessary code to enable the BeCM to acquire a new keyfob, I must enquire:
If I set the market in the BeCM to "middle-east," would the imobiliser function be disabled but central locking still work when I enter the keyfob into the doorlock and turn it to open and close while holding the button?

Right now, it says "market not set" on the screen, so the car starts, but the central locking doesn't work and it has forgotten that it has a sunroof.
The whole thing started when the bodyshop lost the fully operational keyfob.

So, to reiterate: the market is set to the Middle East; how does this impact the imobiliser function?

We deeply value your assistance.

[Strongspoi]

Nothing at all; the immobiliser remains in place regardless of the market you choose.

No change to the central locking should occur if the market is not set. It won't operate with any key fob that isn't the one that came with your vehicle. It ought to be operable with the key in the lock or by pressing the sill locking button on one of the entrance doors.


During manufacturing, the keyfobs are coded to communicate with the BeCM. It is not possible to utilise a key fob from another vehicle without first obtaining the Lockset Barcode from the original vehicle. Then, this code must be transformed into the 9-digit code required by the BeCM. Finally, the BeCM must be unlocked and the new 9-digit code entered. You won't be able to pair the key with the door lock until then.

See your local Land Rover main agent to see whether you can order a replacement keyfob for your car. whether not, you can also try P38 Key Collection - Store - The Key Centre. Collect payment for the replacement from the bodyshop if they misplaced yours.

[Strongspoi]

https://lesedwards.co.uk/store/P38-Key-Collection-c175048701

[Authorce]

I had one purchased from the dealer—it cost about 350 EUR—and had the body shop cover the expense.

[Mantelle]

The response is much appreciated. Twenty years ago, I got a car with three keys—the one I use now is one of them.
It is possible to transform the barcode that the dealer provided me with into the code that the BeCM requires. That service is provided by Blackbox Solutions, however they claim to be unable to continue doing so at this time.
I had a key specialist in the UK who came highly recommended on this site rebuild key no. 2, as key no. 1 went missing. Even though the P38 is starting and driving now, I'm worried that it won't communicate properly with the car if I use key nr. 2 and set the market using my Blackbox lite, even though this has worked before.

My next stop is at the dealer's.

[Strongspoi]

I think Les at the key center I linked to can decipher the lockset barcode into the necessary numbers. However, he was receiving the information from LR, so if Blackbox couldn't, he might not be able to either. If it is the original key, you shouldn't require it. That would be necessary solely in the event that the key came from a different vehicle and you possessed an unlocked BeCM in order to put the code into it. Can the Blackbox Lite (I use a Nanocom Evolution) verify the functionality of the door latch's microswitches? I'm not very well-versed in this product. The only thing that needs syncing is for the keyswitch and CDL switch in the door latch to be in reliable functioning order. If the key you're trying to use hasn't been used for a long time, it might have lost sync.

[LimeLing]

Take a look at the BECM_SID manual. This thread (https://www.rangerovers.net/posts/416754/) has the download link. Starting at line 21, the programming of the Land Rover is described, including the order in which parameters are set.


Make sure all the other settings, such Engine Type, are right before you execute the Market Set, in my opinion. Since you aren't modifying the BECM's Lockset Code already, you should be able to quickly go into the settings and choose the market.

Get in touch with Les by dialling the number provided on the Key Centre website. He should be able to confirm establishing the market without impacting the FOB match and immobiliser since he conducts BECM fixes.

[Mantelle]

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.