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Tow bar electrics G4 RR

https://forum.g4ownersclub.com/Topic8299.aspx

By julesthorne - 14 May 2008

I have just fitted authentic towbar electrics to my G4, followed all the installation notes and on reconnecting the battery all systems are go less the remote control on the key fob (doors open/close). On phoning LR in York they told me it would cost £86 :angry: to reprogram the car to tell it about tow bar electrics and thus why key fob isn't working!  Can this be right?  :crazy:  Also worth a note is that my boot release is still functioning normally!

Would welcome any ideas and suggestions.  I will try caravan on it this afternoon and report back findings.

Dam the complicated wiring !!!

By General Lee - 14 May 2008

Hi,

When I fitted my towbar and electrics to the L322 RR I did not disconnect the battery as all connections where push in.

If you only remove the negative side of the battery it normally stops you loosing all the code history.

I am presuming it is a genuine LR part???  There are a couple of LR independents around York who will do it cheaper than AM  :cool:

By julesthorne - 14 May 2008

Update - Caravan electrics all work fine.  There is still an issue with the key fob - still unable to open and close doors (have to use Key).  So any help welcome  :)
By julesthorne - 15 May 2008

Further update: I think my problem is now assosiation of key fob to car, has any one herd of the following (it's for a RR 2002-2005)

Reset Procedure for your key fobs
Every signal from the remote handset contains the transmitter identification code and a rolling code. The BCU checks
the codes and only responds if the signal is from a valid transmitter. During vehicle production, the remote handsets
supplied with the vehicle are initialised to set their individual transmitter identification codes and synchronise their
respective rolling codes with the BCU. If a transmitter loses synchronisation with the BCU, or if a replacement or
additional remote handset is to be used with the vehicle, the initialisation procedure must be repeated. During the
procedure, all remote handsets for use with the vehicle must be initialised.
Initialisation Procedure
1 Ensure the vehicle is unlocked and the driver and front passenger doors are closed.
2 Install a key/remote handset in the ignition switch, then turn the ignition switch to position I and back to position
0 in less than 5 seconds to put the BCU into the initialisation mode. Continue the procedure within 30 seconds
of turning the ignition switch to position 0.
3 Remove the key/remote handset from the ignition switch.
4 Press and hold the unlock button for a maximum of 15 seconds. During this time, momentarily press the lock
button three times within 10 seconds.
5 Release both buttons.
6 Successful initialisation is indicated by the BCU locking then unlocking the vehicle. If this does not occur, repeat
step 4.
7 Repeat steps 4 and 5 with all other remote handsets belonging to the vehicle (4 maximum). Begin the
initialisation of each remote handset within 30 seconds of completing the previous initialisation, or the BCU will
drop out of the initialisation mode and the complete procedure will have to be started again.

 

:)

By martin bisby - 15 May 2008

jules

its a standard practice for synchronising the two key fobs, its the same procedure for most LR vehicles give or take a few steps

regards

martin

By julesthorne - 15 May 2008

Thanks Martin. :)

 I ask as I have tried a few times and it doesn't seem to work.  :crazy:  Maybe I should stood on my head whilst singing 'flower of scotland' in Irsih and all with my eyes closed!!!!

I will obs have to keep trying :w00t:

By Erasmus - 16 May 2008

Hmmm, not sure that procedure will work. When I got a new keyfob for my DII I had to get it added into the BCU using testbook/rovacom before it would recognise it. I'm wondering if when you disconnected the battery to put the electrics in the BCU lost all the codes. If so it could work out expensive as the keyfobs change their code each time they are used, it may not be possible to reprogram them and you may need to buy new ones.



I would suggest finding someone with testbook/rovacom etc. and checking that the codes are still set properly.
By marco g4 - 16 May 2008

Hi jules

I will have a word at work on monday, about the key programing, as part of the company i work for are auto locksmiths i can check the procedure with the auto locksmiths association and get get some definate answers for you. i will pm you on moday evening.

Mark

G4 06 FFRR, V8 90

By julesthorne - 16 May 2008

Thanks Mark, look forward to hearing from you Monday. In mean time I will check to see if there any fault active tomorrow.

Getting there slowly!!:D

By julesthorne - 20 May 2008

All,

The problem is now fixed, thanks for all your help.  The fault was in the BCU (Body Controll Unit), the unit was stuck in Transportation mode, this is able to be cleared using Diag computer. Once cleared all faults gone and keys now work :)