P38 key code

[SlackBladder]

Battery went flat on my '98 P38 and when I recharged it the key wasn't accepted. Followed the instructions in the manual, 4 turns to the left, then the correct number of turns left and right according to the key code, but nothing. Called the AA and and they could suggest was to have it recovered to a local dealership.
Any ideas or recommendations for a indy in the Maidenhead area?

[Migx]

SlackBladder said:

Battery went flat on my '98 P38 and when I recharged it the key wasn't accepted. Followed the instructions in the manual, 4 turns to the left, then the correct number of turns left and right according to the key code, but nothing. Called the AA and and they could suggest was to have it recovered to a local dealership.
Any ideas or recommendations for a indy in the Maidenhead area?

no idea but a original key from land rover will set you back in about 190 pounds. they only need the chassy number.

[Meeja]

From RangeRovers.net:

Tip: Check Door Handle If Vehicle Will Not Accept Code:

Shaun Dale, an Autodiagnostician in the UK, had a P38 that would not accept the EKA code to re-initialise the system. The alarm made a beep every time he opened the driver's door. The problem was traced to a sticky/corroded driver's door handle. If the door handle is not fully retracted, the system will not accept the EKA. A squirt of WD40 or similar and a vigorous working of the handle enabled him to put the code in. This seems to be a relatively common symptom as it was suggested as a possible cause by a main dealer.



May be worth looking at?

[SlackBladder]

Exactly the sort of tip I was looking for, thanks. Will try tomorrow and let you know

[SlackBladder]

Good advise, but didn't work. Thanks anyway