warning LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1999 Workshop Manual

BODY CONTROL UNIT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-3-33
In the event of a communications link failure occurring while the transfer box enable is on, the output will be switched
off.
Gear position switch
On automatic gearbox models, the BCU provides an output which supplies power to the automatic gearbox gear
position switch. The BCU checks for the following inputs before it supplies power:
lIgnition on.
lAuxiliary.
When the ignition is on, the feed to the gear position switch is on. When the ignition is off and auxiliary is off for more
than 30 seconds, feed to the gear position switch is off.

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Fuel flap release
The fuel flap release solenoid only operates when the ignition switch is switched off, the anti-theft system is not
activated and the fuel flap release switch is pressed. If the BCU detects that these conditions have been satisfied, it
provides a path to earth for the fuel flap solenoid, so allowing the fuel flap to be opened.
To decide the correct conditions for providing a fuel flap enable output, the BCU checks the following input conditions:
lIgnition state.
lPerimetric alarm state.
If the battery state is not normal, the electric fuel flap enable is switched off.
Audible warnings
The BCU can request the instrument pack to generate an audible warning in response to logic conditions which have
been detected by the BCU and which need to be drawn to the driver's attention.

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Seat belt warning
The BCU can be programmed to include seat belt warning using one of four options:
lOption 1 – warning on for 6 seconds.
lOption 2 – warning on for 6 seconds or until the seat belt is fastened.
lOption 3 – warning on for 6 seconds unless the seat belt is fastened.
lOption 4 – no warning.
The BCU checks the status of the following inputs:
lIgnition on.
lSeat belt fastened.
Depending on the logic conditions of the inputs, the BCU provides the following outputs:
lAudible warning No.1 requested.
lSeat belt not fastened warning on instrument pack (via datalink to the instrument pack).
When programmed for option 1 operation, audible warning No. 1 is requested when the ignition switch is turned from
off to position II. The audible warning remains active for 6 seconds and a warning lamp on the instrument pack is
illuminated for the same duration.
When programmed for option 2 operation, audible warning No. 1 is requested when the ignition switch is turned from
off to position II. The audible warning remains active for 6 seconds or until the seat belt fastened signal is on and a
warning lamp on the instrument pack is illuminated for the same duration.
When programmed for option 3 operation, audible warning No. 1 is requested when the ignition switch is turned from
off to position II. The audible warning remains active for 6 seconds if the seat belt fastened signal is off; a warning
lamp on the instrument pack is illuminated for the same duration.
In the event of a communications link failure occurring, the audible and visual warning requests are not sent to the
instrument pack.

BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-34 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Key-in warning
The BCU can be programmed to one of two options:
lOption 1 – no timeout.
lOption 2 – no key-in warning.
The BCU issues an audible warning No. 2 request, depending on the status of the following inputs:
lIgnition state.
lIgnition key inserted.
lDriver's door open.
If the key-in warning is programmed into the BCU for operation, audible warning No.2 will be requested if the ignition
switch is off, the ignition key inserted signal is on and the driver's door open signal is ON.
In the event of a communications link failure occurring, the audible warning request is not sent to the instrument pack.
SLABS HDC warning
The BCU issues an audible warning No. 3 request, depending on the status of the following inputs:
lIgnition state.
lSLABS HDC warning.
The SLABS warning transmitted by the SLABS ECU is a 2 Hz signal, audible warning No. 3 is requested on every
falling edge of this signal. If the signal from the SLABS ECU stays low for more than 650 ms, audible warning No. 3
is requested every 2 seconds, for 30 seconds, while the signal stays low.
In the event of a communications link failure occurring, the audible warning request is not sent to the instrument pack.
Transfer box in neutral warning
If the transfer box is in the neutral position and the ignition switch is on, the BCU issues an audible warning No. 4
request. The BCU checks for the following inputs:
lTransfer box neutral selected.
lIgnition on.
The transfer box in neutral warning is activated by communicating with the instrument pack via the serial datalink. If
a communications link failure occurs while the transfer box in neutral warning is active, the audible warning will not
operate.
Lights on warning
If the ignition switch is off while the side lamps or headlamps on and the driver's door is opened, the BCU issues an
audible warning No. 5 request.
The BCU checks for the following inputs:
lDriver's door open.
lIgnition on.
lSide lamps.
lDipped beam state.
lMain beam state.
The lights on warning is activated by communicating with the instrument pack via the serial datalink. If a
communications link failure occurs while the lights on warning is active, the audible warning will not operate.
SLABS raise/lower
Before enabling a SLS vehicle raise/ lower request, the BCU checks the logical condition of the following inputs:
lIgnition state.
lSLABS raise request.
lSLABS lower request.
If the ignition switch is in position 0 or I, the vehicle raise/ lower request is off.
With the ignition switch in position II, and the 'SLABS raise' request and 'SLABS lower' request both off, the vehicle
raise/ lower request output is driven at 25 Hz with a 50% duty cycle and the vehicle height remains unchanged.
If the 'SLABS lower' request input is on, the vehicle raise/lower request output is driven at 25 Hz with a 25% duty cycle,
lowering the vehicle.
If the 'SLABS raise' request input is on, the vehicle raise/lower request output is driven at a 25 Hz with a 75% duty
cycle.

ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
86-4-14 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Battery Backed-up Sounder (BBUS)
The BBUS is located behind the rear quarter trim panel on the right hand side of the vehicle and is utilised as an
additional alarm warning device. It has a self contained power source allowing it to operate when the vehicle battery
is disconnected.
NOTE: Always disarm the BBUS before carrying out any procedures related to the BBUS.
Input/Output
The BBUS utilises a 12 volts power supply from fuse 20 (15 amperes) located in the passenger compartment fusebox
via a relay to charge the self contained battery.
When the alarm is triggered, the BCU is pulled high internally triggering the BBUS to sound continuously for 30
seconds.
The BCU sets the BBUS to its internal battery backed mode when the vehicle battery is disconnected.
If a mislock occurs the BCU triggers the BBUS for a period of 50 ms.
The BCU triggers the BBUS once for a period of 50 ms when an EKA code is requested.
When the EKA code is entered correctly, the BBUS will operate twice for a period of 50 ms on, 200 ms off.
The BBUS utilises a dedicated earth path.

ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-4-15
Vehicle horn/alarm sounder
Vehicle horn
Alarm sounder
Depending on system configuration, the alarm sounder will either sound independently or in conjunction with the
vehicle horns as an alarm triggered warning. The alarm sounder is located under the bonnet on the bulkhead. If the
alarm is triggered, the alarm sounder operates at 0.5 second intervals in phase with the direction indicators.
Input/Output
The BCU provides an earth path for the alarm sounder relay situated in the passenger compartment fuse box.
Fuse 21 supplies battery power to the alarm sounder relay. When an unauthorised entry to the vehicle is detected,
the BCU provides an earth path for the alarm sounder relay. This earth path energises the alarm sounder relay, which
activates the alarm sounder.
If a mislock occurs the BCU triggers the alarm sounder 2 times for a period of 50 ms on, 200 ms off.
The BCU triggers the alarm sounder once for a period of 50 ms when an EKA code is requested.
When the EKA code is entered correctly, the alarm sounder will operate twice for a period of 50 ms on, 200 ms off.
The alarm sounder relay has a dedicated signal to the BCU.

ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
86-4-16 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Anti-theft status LED
A Light Emitting Diode (LED) situated in the instrument cluster indicates the condition of the anti-theft system and acts
as a warning to potential thieves that the alarm system is activated.
Input/Output
The LED has a dedicated signal from the BCU to indicate the status of the following:
lAlarm armed: The LED flashes at 10 Hz with a 50:50 duty cycle for 10 seconds, after which the LED flashes 50
ms on, 2 seconds off until the state of the system changes.
lEngine immobilised: If the engine is immobilised and the ignition is on, the LED is illuminated continuously. If the
engine is immobilised and the ignition is off, the LED flashes 50 ms on, 2 seconds off.
lAlarm tampered: If the alarm has been triggered, the LED flashes at 10 Hz with a 50:50 duty cycle.
lHandset battery low indicator: If the handset battery is low, the driver's door is open and the ignition is switched
off, the LED flashes two pulses of 50 ms on, 50 ms off, every 10 seconds.

ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-4-17
Operation
Standard system functions
All vehicles have the following functions as standard.
lLocking.
lUnlocking.
lFuel cut off switch unlocking.
lInternal locking.
lElectric fuel flap release.
Locking
The doors are locked by pressing the lock button on the handset or by locking the vehicle from the driver's door with
the key.
In order to lock the vehicle, the following conditions must be met:
lThe driver's door is closed.
lThe ignition is off.
lThe fuel cut off switch is not tripped.
lThe bonnet is closed.
lThe vehicle is not super locked.
Depending on system configuration a mislock occurs if these conditions are not met. The doors may lock (depending
on condition not met) and the system may not fully arm, depending on configuration of the system. If a mislock occurs
an audible warning is emitted and the vehicle becomes partially armed.
Unlocking
The doors are unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the handset or by unlocking the vehicle from the driver's
door with the key. This may unlock only the driver's door or it may unlock all doors depending on system configuration.
Fuel cut off switch unlocking
In the event that the vehicle experiences a force strong enough to actuate the switch, all the doors on the vehicle
immediately unlock. The following conditions must be met for this to occur:
lThe security system is not armed.
lThe ignition is on.
This same action causes the fuel pump to shut off and disables the Engine Control Module (ECM). In some markets,
this action may also cause the direction indicators lights to flash.

ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
86-4-18 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Internal locking
Internal locking allows the doors to be locked / unlocked from a central position using switches on the instrument
panel. The internal unlock switch will not operate if the vehicle is super locked.
Electric fuel flap release
Up to 03 model year shown
The fuel flap is opened by pressing the button on the fascia on vehicles up to 03 model year or on the instrument pack
binacle on vehicles from 03 model year. This works only if the anti-theft system is not armed and the ignition is off.
In some configurations, it may also be necessary to remove the key from the ignition switch.
Configurable system functions
The following alarm system features are configurable using TestBook.
lPerimetric alarm.
lVolumetric alarm.
lSuper locking.
lPartial arming.
lMislock.
lPassive immobilisation.
lPassive remobilisation.
lEmergency key access.
lSingle point entry.
lSpeed related locking.
lAcclimatisation related locking.
lVisual warnings.
lAudible warning.
lTheft deterrent led.
lTransit mode.
Perimetric alarm
The perimetric alarm is used by the BCU to detect unauthorised opening of a door or hinged panel. Switches
incorporated into the door latch assemblies and the bonnet determine the state of the panels.
There are two perimetric alarm configurations:
lAlarm not active.
lAlarm active.
Arming: To arm the perimetric alarm, press the lock button on the handset or lock the vehicle using the key in the
driver's door. Once the alarm has been set, the BCU monitors the state of the doors and the bonnet.
In order to arm the perimetric alarm the following conditions must be met:
lDrivers door closed.
lKey not inserted in ignition switch.
lFuel cut-off switch not tripped.

ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
86-4-20 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Super locking
Super locking prevents the use of the interior door handles to unlock and open the vehicle doors. This prevents the
doors from being opened if the window be smashed in an attempt to gain access to the vehicle.
There are four configurations for super locking:
lNo super locking.
lSuper locking on single handset press only (no key activated super locking).
lSuper locking on single handset press or single key turn.
lSuper locking on double handset press or double key turn.
To super lock, press the lock button on the handset once or twice within one second depending on system
configuration. In some configurations, it is also possible to super lock the vehicle using the key in the driver's door.
This also may require one or two turns of the key in the lock direction. If two turns of the key are required to activate
super locking, the two turns must occur within one second of each other.
In order to super lock the vehicle, the following conditions must be met:
lAll door are closed.
lThe ignition is off.
lThe fuel cut-off switch is not tripped.
Partial arming
Partial arming allows protection of as much of the vehicle as possible if the alarm is armed with one or more doors or
the bonnet open.
Partial arming allows the vehicle alarm to be armed even if the following conditions exist. When the bonnet or door is
closed, the BCU activates the perimetric alarm and the volumetric alarm after 15 seconds have elapsed:
lThe bonnet is not closed: If the bonnet is open when the alarm is armed, the BCU activates super locking and
volumetric sensing. In this condition, the alarm enters a partially armed state. All other functions of the alarm are
active and the BCU monitors the bonnet for a change of state. If the bonnet closes, the system is completely
armed.
lThe passenger door, a rear door or the tail door is not closed: If a door is open when the alarm is armed, the BCU
does not activate super locking or volumetric sensing. In this condition the alarm enters a partially armed state.
All other alarm functions are armed and the BCU monitors the open door. If the door closes volumetric sensing
and super locking become active.
lFailure of a door latch switch: If a short circuit in the door latch switch occurs, the BCU presumes the door is not
closed. In this situation the BCU does not activate super locking or volumetric sensing. All other alarm functions
are armed.
lDamaged wiring harness: If a short circuit in the wiring harness for the door latch switch occurs, the BCU
presumes the door is not closed and does not activate super locking or volumetric sensing; all other alarm
functions are armed. If an open circuit in the wiring harness for the door latch switch occurs, the BCU presumes
the door is closed and arms the alarm as normal.
Mislock
Mislock alerts the driver that a failed attempt has been made to lock the vehicle because of the doors or the bonnet
not being fully closed.
There are six audible configurations for mislock:
lNo audible warning.
lAlarm sounder.
lVehicle horn.
lAlarm sounder and vehicle horn.
lBBUS.
lAlarm sounder, vehicle horn and BBUS.
When a failed attempt has been made to lock the vehicle, the audible warning device is switched on for 50 ms and
off for 200 ms. The BCU allows the audible warning device to operate 3 times.

ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
86-4-22 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The code is recorded on the security information card and is entered as follows:
1Using the key, turn the driver's door lock to the UNLOCK position and hold in this position for at least 5 seconds.
An audible warning is then emitted to indicate that the body control unit is ready to accept the code. Return the
key to the centre position. It is now possible to use the key to enter the separate numerical values of the four
digits that make up the EKA code.
2Enter the first digit of the code. If the first digit is 4, turn the key to the UNLOCK position 4 times. Ensure the
key is fully returned to the centre position after each turn of the key.
3Enter the second digit of the code. If the second digit is 3, turn the key to the LOCK position 3 times. Ensure
the key is fully returned to the centre position after each turn of the key.
4Enter the third digit of the code. If the third digit is 2, turn the key to the UNLOCK position twice. Ensure the key
is fully returned to the centre position after each turn of the key.
5Enter the fourth digit of the code. If the fourth digit is 1, turn the key to the LOCK position once. Ensure the key
is fully returned to the centre position after each turn of the key.
6Finally, turn the key to the UNLOCK position and back to the centre position, a double bleep will indicate that
the code has been entered correctly. A single bleep indicates that the code has been entered incorrectly.
Then, before opening the door, wait 5 minutes for the alarm and immobiliser to be de-activated. During the 5
minute wait for the alarm and immobiliser to be de-activated, the alarm indicator LED in the instrument pack
continues to flash (one flash every 2 seconds). DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR OR ATTEMPT TO ENTER THE
CAR until the full delay period has elapsed.
When the 5 minute wait has elapsed, the alarm indicator LED stops flashing. Immediately open the door, insert
the key in the ignition switch and turn the switch to position II. If the ignition switch is not turned to position II
within 30 seconds of the end of the 5 minute wait, the engine is automatically immobilised again.
The EKA code will not be recognised if there is an interval of 10 seconds or more between key turns or if the key is
held turned for 5 seconds or more during the procedure.
In some system configurations a successful EKA code entry is indicated by the audible warning device pulsing twice
for a period of 50 ms on, 200 ms off. The theft deterrent LED is switched on for 1 second, all doors unlock, the alarm
disarms and the vehicle is remobilised allowing the engine to start.
If an incorrect code is entered, an audible warning is emitted and the procedure must be repeated. Up to a maximum
of 10 attempts to enter the code is possible. After 10 attempts, the BCU will not allow any further codes to be entered
for a period of 10 minutes.
Single point entry
Single point entry (SPE) allows the driver to unlock the driver's door while leaving all other doors locked.
There are two configurations for single point entry:
lSPE not active.
lSPE active.
To use SPE, press the unlock button on the handset once. Depressing the unlock button a second time in the space
of one minute unlocks the remaining doors. SPE is also possible by turning the key in the driver's door lock to the
unlock position once. Turning the key to the unlock position again within one minute unlocks the remaining doors.
In order for SPE to operate, the following conditions must be met:
lThe ignition is off.
lAll doors are locked.
Speed related locking
For added protection the vehicle doors can automatically lock when the vehicle exceeds a specific road speed.
There are two configurations for speed related locking:
lSpeed related locking not active.
lSpeed related locking active.
Speed related locking causes the doors to automatically lock when the vehicle exceeds a speed of 4 mph (7 km/h).
When the ignition is switched off, the doors are automatically unlocked. Depressing the instrument panel mounted
central door unlocking switch disables the speed related locking for the duration of the journey.
Speed related locking only activates once per ignition cycle. If speed related locking activates and a door is then
unlocked, the door does not automatically re-lock.

ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-4-23
In order for speed related locking to activate the following conditions must be met:
lAll doors unlocked.
lEngine running.
lVehicle speed greater than 4 mph (7 km/h).
Acclimatisation related locking
Acclimatisation related locking allows the engine to be started and then the vehicle locked with a spare key and left
unattended to allow the vehicle interior to reach the desired temperature.
There are two configurations for acclimatisation related locking:
lAcclimatisation related locking not active.
lAcclimatisation related locking active.
Once the engine is started, the vehicle is locked with a spare key at the driver's door while the engine is running.
During these conditions the alarm is not armed.
In order to activate acclimatisation related locking the following conditions must be met:
lEngine running.
lAll doors closed.
Visual warnings
The direction indicators serve as a visual indication when the alarm is triggered. The direction indicators are also used
as a visual indication during lock/unlock procedures.
There are three configurations of alarm armed/disarmed indication:
lNo direction indicators on, alarm armed/disarmed/trigger.
lDirection indicators on, alarm trigger only.
lDirection indicators on, alarm armed/disarmed/trigger.
Dependent on system configuration the direction indicators flash one short pulse to confirm that the alarm is armed
and flash two short pulses to confirm that the vehicle is super locked. If the alarm is triggered the direction indicators
operate in phase with the audible warning. When the alarm is disarmed, the direction indicators flash one long pulse.
Audible warning
An audible warning device is used to indicate that the alarm has been triggered, or a mislock has occurred, or an EKA
request has occurred, or the EKA code has been entered.
There are six audible warning configurations:
lNo sound (audible warnings disabled).
lAlarm sounder only.
lVehicle horn only.
lAlarm sounder and vehicle horn.
lBBUS only.
lAlarm sounder, vehicle horn and BBUS.
Depending on which market the vehicle is sold, either the vehicle horn, a specific alarm sounder, or a BBUS operates
in phase with the direction indicators when the alarm is triggered. The audible warning device operates for
approximately 30 seconds at 0.25 second on, and 0.25 second off. The BCU allows the alarm to be triggered up to 3
times in any armed period.
Theft deterrent LED
An LED located in the instrument pack indicates the status of the alarm system.
There are eight theft deterrent alarm configurations:
lNo handset low battery warning.
lHandset low battery warning.
lNo passive immobilisation.
lPassive immobilisation.
lEngine immobilised (ignition off, LED off).
lEngine immobilised (ignition off, LED flashes).
lNo alarm tampered indication.
lAlarm tampered indication.