Hidden service modes and other tips on self programming the 2003-2004 Range Rover

 

The 2003-2004 Range Rover equipped with the BMW system has many hiden service modes that are not detailed in your owners manual.

Resetting the Oil Service or Service Interval Message.
Ignition key must be “off”.
• Press and hold the trip odometer button in the instrument cluster (left button), and turn the ignition key to the first position (KLR).
• Keep the button pressed for approximately 5 seconds until one of the following words appear in the display: “OIL SERVICE, or “INSPECTION”, with “reset”.
• Release the reset button and press and hold it again until “reset” begins to flash.
• While the display is flashing, press the left button briefly to reset the service interval.
After the display has shown the new interval, the following will appear: “END SIA”.

Resetting ALL Defect Codes

Ignition key must be “off”.
• Press and hold the Check Control button in the instrument cluster (RIGHT button), and turn the ignition key to the first position (KLR).

*  You will first see "Check Control OK", some seconds later you will see "Test Nr.01"
* Push the left button on the instrument cluster to see the car's identification number. Add the 5 digits (not 6) together and write down that number, you will need it for unlocking all the functions. Example: A123457 will lead to 2+3+4+5+7 = 21
* Push the right button until you see "Test Nr.19"
* Push left button until you see the number that is equal to the one you calculated above
* Push right button again
* Using the left button select   21. Reset all defect codes  
* Press the Right button to select.

More Instrument Cluster Tests 

Ignition key must be “off”.
• Press and hold the Check Control button in the instrument cluster (RIGHT button), and turn the ignition key to the first position (KLR).

*  You will first see "Check Control OK", some seconds later you will see "Test Nr.01"
* Push the left button on the instrument cluster to see the car's identification number. Add the 5 digits (not 6) together and write down that number, you will need it for unlocking all the functions. Example: A123457 will lead to 2+3+4+5+7 = 21
* Push the right button until you see "Test Nr.19"
* Push left button until you see the number that is equal to the one you calculated above
* Push right button again

   1. Display Car's identification number, HW/SW version, construction date
   2. instrument cluster self test.  Will light up all lights and run all guages
   3. Current consumption (liters/hour)
   4. Average consumption (liters/100 km)
   5. Current range
   6. Remaining fuel in tank. Three sets of numbers: A/B/C. C=total amount.
   7. Engine RPM / Coolant Temp (C)
   8. Current Speed (kph)
   9. System voltage at Term. "R" (Battery Voltage)
  10. Country/Language (UK, US, Spa, Ger, Jap, etc.)
  11. Units am/pm
  12. Average Speed
  13. ETA
  14. Date of Software Mask
  15. Production Diagnosis
  16. ""
  17. Display Vehicle Specific Data
  18. Alarm Changeover (cont. vs. intermittent OBC chime)
  19. Lock/Unlock
  20. Correction factor for fuel consumption (nicht ändern!)
  21. Reset all defect codes

Hidden Service Radio Menu
Using the Left button on the navigation turn radio off
Turn Radio on and immediately press and hold the Select button for 12 seconds
Using the < > buttons navigate the options.  You can change some options using the 1-6 buttons
GAL Speed sensitive volume control
TP Volume Navigation Audio and traffic patrol volume (euro option)
Radio Tune Auto Manual
To save turn radio off

Hidden Navigation Service Menu

 
Did you know that you can roll down the windows by holding the unlock button?  Did you also know you can roll them up by turning the key in the door to the right and holding in this position.

Did you know you can turn the DSC into Competition Driving Mode.  Press and hold the DSC button for 10 seconds until the light goes out on the dash.  This mode gives you active handling via the brackes but NO throttle managerment when DSC engages.  It is also good for snow/ice operation when you want the tires to spin.

Programming a new Key

Replacing a missing master key is quite expensive from Land Rover, try not to get sucked into the extra cost of "Dealer coding" You can do this yourself in 2 minutes by following the simple process below.

1) Get in and close all doors. Turn ignition on and off quickly and remove the key (all within about 5 seconds).

2) Within 30 seconds of turning the ignition off, while holding down the "unlock" button, press the "lock" button three times. Release the "unlock" button. (You may or may not get the confirmation from the door locks.)  Holding the key at your head level provides best results as the key sensor is in the side window pillar.

3) Repeat for each key you want to initialize within 30 seconds after the last one you initialized (if you have more).

4) Right after doing the last key, quickly put the key back in the ignition and turn it on/off again to finalize. 

Deativating the interior cabin motion sensor while locking the doors

You can arm the alarm while turning off the interior motion sensor and the tilt sensor simply by hitting the lock button twice within 10 seconds or turning the key in the door twice to the right.

You can monitor the red led on the mirror when locking to be sure you set it in the correct mode.  When you deactivate the interior sensors (with that second push of the key, or second turn of the lock) then the LED goes solid red for 2 seconds before starting to blink.

Using the remote to roll down all windows and open sunroof

You can roll down all the windows and open the sunroof simply by pressing and holding the unlock key.  In Europe you can use the lock key to roll the windwos up.  It is possible to set the Rover key programming to roll the windows up as well, but it would require a "smart dealer" to program.  And we all know how many of those their are.

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