1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY door lock

BODY CONTROL UNIT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-3-11
Programmable options
The BCU can be programmed with a number of options to satisfy specific market requirements and customer
preferences. The options can be set using TestBook.
Function Option Details
Transmission Manual The vehicle is fitted with manual transmission.
Automatic The vehicle is fitted with automatic transmission.
Front fog lamps None The vehicle is not fitted with front fog lamps.
Main The front fog lamps will operate if the headlamps are on main beam.
No main The front fog lamps will not operate if the headlamps are on main
beam.
Interlocks None The vehicle is not fitted with key, shift or transfer box interlocks.
Shift The vehicle is fitted with key, shift and transfer box interlocks.
No transfer The vehicle is fitted with key and shift interlocks, but not a transfer box
interlock.
Daylight running lamps None The vehicle is not fitted with daylight running lamps.
No main The daylight running lamps are on if the headlamp main beams are off.
No heads The daylight running lights are on with headlamp main and dipped
beams off and the gearbox not in Park.
Programmed wash/ wipe Normal The front wipers operate if the front wash is operated.
No wipe The front wipers do not operate if the front wash is operated.
Key-in warning Disabled The ignition key in audible warning is disabled.
Enabled The ignition key in audible warning is generated if the ignition key is in
and the driver's door is open.
Electric front seats None The vehicle is not fitted with electric front seats.
Normal Electric seat adjustment is available for 45 seconds after the driver's
door opens or if the ignition is on.
Ignition II Electric seat adjustment is available if the ignition is on.
Electric front windows Driver cancel The front windows will be disabled 44 seconds after the driver's door
is opened.
All cancel The front windows will be disabled 44 seconds after any door is
opened.
No cancel The front windows will be disabled when the ignition is turned off.
Heated front screen Fitted The vehicle is fitted with heated front screens.
None The vehicle is not fitted with heated front screens.
Rear windows and sunroof Driver cancel The rear windows and sunroof will be disabled 44 seconds after the
driver's door is opened.
All cancel The rear windows and sunroof will be disabled 44 seconds after any
door is opened.
No cancel The rear windows and sunroof will be disabled when the ignition
switch is turned off.
Gear position indicator
illuminationAlways The automatic gearbox selector illumination is on when the ignition is
on.
Sidelights The automatic gearbox selector illumination is on when the ignition is
on and the sidelights are off.
Hill descent control None The vehicle is not fitted with hill descent control.
Fitted The vehicle is fitted with hill descent control.
Courtesy headlamps Disabled The vehicle is not fitted with courtesy headlamps.
Enabled The vehicle is fitted with courtesy headlamps.
Odometer error warning Disabled The odometer will not flash if there is an odometer error.
Enabled The odometer will flash if there is an odometer error.

BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-12 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Seatbelt warning lamp Timed The warning lamp is on for 6 seconds after the ignition is turned on.
Buckle The warning lamp is on for 6 seconds after ignition is turned on or until
the buckle is fastened.
Ignition II If the buckle is unfastened when the ignition is turned on then the
warning lamp comes on for 6 seconds.
Disable The warning lamp is not used.
Seatbelt audible warning Timed The audible warning is on for 6 seconds after the ignition is turned on.
Buckle The audible warning is on for 6 seconds after the ignition is turned on
or until the buckle is fastened.
Ignition II If the buckle is unfastened when the ignition is turned on then the
audible warning is on for 6 seconds.
Disable The audible warning is not used.
Bulb failure warning Disabled Direction indicator bulb failure detection is disabled.
Enabled Direction indicator bulb failure detection is enabled.
Superlocking None Superlocking is not available.
Double The vehicle will superlock on a double press of the remote transmitter
or double key turn.
Single The vehicle will superlock on a single press of the remote transmitter
or a single key turn.
No key The vehicle will superlock on a single press of the remote transmitter
but not with the key.
Door unlocking Not SPE The SPE (Single Point Entry) function is not used. All doors unlock on
a remote transmitter press.
SPE Only the driver's door unlocks on the first remote transmitter press, all
other doors on the second press.
Alarm disarming Always Operation of the key in the driver's door always disarms the vehicle.
Key only Operation of the key in the driver's door only disarms the vehicle if it
was locked with the key.
Key never The security system is not disarmed by the key (except for EKA).
Inertia switch No hazards Operation of the inertia switch does not operate the hazard warning
lamps.
Hazards Operation of the inertia switch operates the hazard warning lamps.
Speed locking Disabled Speed related locking is disabled.
Enabled Speed related locking is enabled. The door locks are disabled when
the vehicle is moving.
Volumetric sensing Disabled Volumetric sensing is disabled.
Enabled Volumetric sensing is enabled.
Alarm Disabled The vehicle is not fitted with a security system.
Enabled The vehicle is fitted with a security system.
Passive immobilisation Disabled Passive immobilisation is disabled.
Enabled Passive immobilisation is enabled.
Hazard warning lamps Disabled The hazard warning lamps do not flash on security system arm,
disarm or trigger.
Enabled The hazard warning lamps flash on security system trigger only.
All The hazards flash on security system arm, disarm and trigger.
Mislocking audible
warningDisabled Mislock audible warnings are disabled.
Enabled Mislock audible warnings are enabled.
Alarm sounder Alarm Audible warnings are given by the security system sounder only.
Both Audible warnings are given by both the security system sounder and
the vehicle horn.
Vehicle Audible warnings are given by the vehicle horn only.
BBUS Audible warnings are given by the security system sounder, vehicle
horn and BBUS.
Disabled Audible warnings are not given. Function Option Details

BODY CONTROL UNIT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-3-13
Anti-theft system
The BCU controls the logical switching operations for enabling and activating the anti-theft system. Features include:
lPerimetric protection – monitors the condition of doors and hinged panels.
lVolumetric protection – monitors the vehicle's interior space.
lRemote locking, superlocking and unlocking functions.
lEngine immobilisation and remobilisation.
lAdvanced mislock detection and automatic compensation.
lEKA code functions.
lCustomer configuration options.
lMarket configuration options.
Immobilisation
The immobilisation system comprises the following components:
lRF receiver.
lRF transmitter/ transponder.
lTransponder coil.
lBCU.
lDoor switches, door lock switches and bonnet switch.
lIDM.
lECM.
lStarter solenoid relay.
lStatus LED.
Alarm system
The alarm system comprises the following components:
lRF receiver.
lRF transmitter.
lBCU.
lIDM.
lDoor switches, door lock switches and bonnet switch.
lBattery backed-up sounder (BBUS).
lStatus LED.
On non NAS vehicles, power supply for the alarm sounder and the battery BBUS is provided through two relays in the
passenger compartment fuse box. Each of the coils of the alarm relays are directly connected to the IDM which
controls their operation under the direction of BCU signals received via the serial data bus.
On NAS vehicles, an audible warning is provided through operation of the vehicle horns. The BCU provides an earth
path for the coil of the horn relay to initiate vehicle horn operation.

+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
Acclimatisation locking Disabled The vehicle cannot be locked if the ignition is on.
Enabled The vehicle can be locked if the ignition is on and the engine is
running.
Alarm tamper Disabled The security system LED does not flash when the security system has
been tampered with.
Enabled The security system LED flashes when the security system has been
tampered with.
Engine immobilised LED off The security system LED does not flash when the engine is
immobilised.
LED flash The security system LED flashes when the engine is immobilised.
Low battery warning Disabled The security system LED does not flash when the remote transmitter
battery is low.
Enabled The security system LED flashes when the remote transmitter battery
is low.
Emergency Key Access
(EKA)Disabled EKA is disabled.
Enabled EKA is enabled and the door locks operate electrically.
No unlock EKA is enabled, but the door locks do not operate electrically. Function Option Details

BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-14 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Central Door Locking (CDL)
The BCU carries out the logic control operation for CDL. A CDL switch is mounted on the fascia panel and has two
inputs to the BCU, one for lock and one for unlock.
Door locking and unlocking can be performed using the remote transmitter in the keys and the receiver unit located
above the vehicle's headlining, behind the rear sunroof aperture. The receiver detects the signals sent from the
remote transmitter and sends a decoded signal to the BCU for processing.
Four methods of door locking are available:
lRemote handset locking.
lVehicle key locking.
lCDL switch locking.
lSpeed related locking.
Two security levels of door locking are available, CDL and Superlocking. The anti-theft alarm system works in
conjunction with the CDL system.
Electric windows and sunroof
The BCU controls the logical operations and the timing periods for the electric front windows. The rear windows are
hard-wired and the two electric sunroofs are controlled by a dedicated ECU which is enabled by the BCU.
The front windows are electrically operated using two rocker switches located in the centre console. Electric motors
are located in each of the front doors.
The rear windows are enabled by the IDM controlling the operation of the rear window relay located in the passenger
compartment fuse box.
Wipers and washers
The wiper and washer functions are controlled by the BCU and the IDM.
The front wipers and washers are operated from the switch stalk located on the right hand side of the steering column
and only operate when the ignition switch is in position I or II. The front wipers are operated by a motor located below
the windscreen plenum.

+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
The BCU controls the wiper motor frequency of operation via the IDM when intermittent wipe or wash is selected. The
front intermittent wipe option features five different intermittent delay periods. The shortest delay period is 3 seconds
and this is increased by 2 second increments up to a maximum delay of 11 seconds. The desired delay period for the
front wipers is set by the position of the rotary switch located on the wiper column stalk.
The rear wiper switch is located on the instrument pack cowl and is latched when pressed. The rear wiper electric
motor is located in the tail door. The rear wiper operation is controlled according to a programmed strategy via the
BCU and the IDM. The BCU also checks for a signal from either the reverse lamp switch located in the vehicle gearbox
(manual gearbox models) or the gear position switch (automatic gearbox models) for operating the rear wipers when
the vehicle is in reverse. The rear wiper and washer only operate when the ignition switch is in position II.
The front and rear washer pumps and the headlamp powerwash (where fitted) are also controlled through the BCU.
The washers are operated from electric pumps attached to the washer reservoir located in the left hand wheel arch.
The front wash switch is located on the wiper column stalk and is pulled towards the steering wheel to select the
washer function. When the front washers are operated, the wipers are also activated for three full cycles. The rear
wash switch is located on the instrument pack cowl. The BCU programme can be configured in one of two modes of
operation:
lNo wiper operation when the wash switch is pressed.
lWiper action after an initial delay of 400 ms.
Headlamp wash is activated by the BCU via the IDM and operates when the headlamps are on and the front washers
function is selected.

BODY CONTROL UNIT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-3-19
Operation
For IDM inputs which are also inputs for BCU functions, the delay before the BCU recognises the change in input
status is less than 250 ms. The BCU uses a debounce algorithm to ignore changes in input having a duration less
than 100 ms with the exception of automatic gearbox W, X, Y, Z inputs, which have a debounce period of 33 ms.
Transit mode
To prevent excessive battery drain during transit to overseas markets, the vehicle is placed in a transit mode.
To exit the transit mode, simultaneously hold down the heated rear window switch and the rear fog lamp switch, turn
the ignition switch from 0 to II and, after a minimum of 2 seconds, release the switches.
Transit mode can be entered using TestBook. When TestBook communicates with the BCU for diagnostics related to
BCU operation, it first checks that the vehicle is not in transit mode.
Anti-theft system
The BCU uses the driver's door key lock and unlock switches to activate and deactivate the security system. The
driver's door lock is also used for entering the EKA.

+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
Immobilisation
For immobilisation, the BCU disables the starter motor relay. When the engine is cranking, the ECM looks for a coded
signal from the BCU. If the signal is not received within one second of cranking, the fuel supply to the engine is
stopped and the injectors are disabled. This also prevents unburnt fuel from entering the catalyst.
If the BCU is disconnected, the engine starter motor will remain isolated by the starter motor relay and the ECM will
remain immobilised. The main wiring for the system is contained within the main harness which is relatively
inaccessible, so preventing intruders from disabling the system by cutting the wires for the immobilisation system.
Once the immobiliser has been activated, destruction of the trigger device or the wiring to it will not disarm the system.
The RF transmitter communicates to the BCU via the RF receiver using a 70 bit code. Pressing the unlock button on
the transmitter will re-mobilise the vehicle. The RF transponder is integrated into the metal key assembly, inserting
the key into the ignition switch will induce a signal in the exciter coil to re-mobilise the vehicle.
Anti-theft alarm
The alarm system provides a warning of unauthorised access to the vehicle and includes perimetric and volumetric
monitoring under the control of the BCU.
The perimetric protection system detects opening of all doors, tail door and bonnet and will also detect the operation
of the ignition key switch. The following conditions must be satisfied before the BCU will operate all of the functions
of perimetric protection:
lAll doors and hinged panels are in the closed position.
lIgnition key out of the ignition switch.
lInertia switch is not tripped.
If all conditions are not satisfied the BCU will enter a mislock condition.
The volumetric sensor uses two ultrasonic sensors mounted in the headlining to detect movement within the vehicle.
The alarm will trigger when the sensor signals the BCU for 200 ms or greater. Within a single setting period the alarm
system will allow a maximum of 10 triggers as a result of any combination of sensor inputs. It is possible to lock the
vehicle without enabling the volumetric alarm by using the key. The same conditions needed to satisfy enabling of the
perimetric protection system is also needed to enable volumetric protection.
When the alarm system is set the BCU checks the status of all the inputs from the door and bonnet switches to ensure
the integrity of the vehicle before setting the alarm system into operational mode. In some markets, when the alarm
is set the BCU sends a signal to the IDM which will cause the direction indicators to flash three times for a duration of
3 seconds.
If the sensors are triggered the BCU will activate an alarm sounder to provide an audible warning of a theft attempt.
The activation period of the alarm sounder is 25 to 30 seconds. The duty cycle of the alarm sounder is 50:50 ± 10%.

BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-20 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
In some markets, when the alarm is triggered the BCU also activates the direction indicators, in phase with the audible
warning, to provide an optical warning of a theft attempt. The activation period of the optical alarm is 25 to 30 seconds.
The duty cycle of the optical warning is 50:50 ± 10%.
The alarm system relies upon the vehicle battery for power. However, the BCU remembers the status of the security
system if it loses battery supply. If the security system was in a set condition when battery supply was lost the BCU
will trigger the alarm and initiate a visual warning by flashing the hazard lamps when the battery voltage is restored.
On vehicles with a BBUS fitted, the BBUS will sound if the battery is disconnected while the alarm system is set.
Door switches
The BCU uses the door latch switches to indicate if a door is open or closed. The BCU provides power to all door latch
switches; the switches are in the 'normally open' condition when the doors are shut. When a door is opened, the door
switch contacts are closed and the circuit is earthed, signalling a change in state to the BCU. All doors except the
driver's doors are connected in parallel, so the BCU will recognise a passenger door has been opened but will not be
able to distinguish which one. The driver's door has a dedicated signal line which enables the BCU to detect if the
driver's door has been opened or closed.
Door lock actuators
The CDL system has the facility to enable superlocking. All door lock actuators are controlled by the BCU via the IDM.
The driver's door is controlled separately from all other doors, enabling functions like single point entry and key
access.
Driver's door key lock and unlock switches
The BCU uses the driver's door key lock and unlock switches to activate and deactivate the security system. The
driver's door lock is also used for entering the EKA code.
Two separate switches are incorporated into the key lock assembly of the driver's door. The switches are normally
open and the BCU provides a separate power supply to each. The BCU is signalled when a circuit is earthed enabling
it to determine the direction in which the lock has been turned.
Bonnet switch
The bonnet switch is powered from the BCU and is used as a logical input for operation of the security system. The
switch is normally open with the bonnet closed, when the bonnet is opened the switch contacts close to complete a
circuit to earth and signal the change in state to the BCU.
Key-in sensor
When the ignition key is inserted into the lock barrel the key-in sensor contacts close and supply a signal to the BCU.
The BCU monitors the ignition switch for a change in state and triggers the alarm if it receives an ignition signal before
it receives an alarm disarm signal.
Another feed to the ignition switch is provided by the BCU to provide switch illumination.
A key-in warning can be enabled or disabled. When the key-in warning is enabled, an audible warning is generated
if the ignition key is in and the driver's door is opened.
Passive coil
The passive coil is located around the ignition key barrel. When the BCU detects that the ignition key has been turned
to the crank position, the vehicle's immobilisation system is activated and a signal is sent to the passive coil at a
frequency of 125 kHz. The magnetic field generated in the coil is induced in the remote transmitter to trigger a re-
mobilisation signal.
BBUS/ alarm sounder/ vehicle horn
The BBUS is an audible warning device which operates under the control of the BCU if the anti-theft system is
activated or the vehicle battery is disconnected. The unit contains its own internal battery power source which is
charged via a feed from the passenger compartment fuse box. The BBUS will not sound if the battery is disconnected
while the security system has not been set.
Some markets utilise an alarm sounder which operates independently or in conjunction with the vehicle horn if the
anti-theft system is triggered.

BODY CONTROL UNIT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 86-3-21
Security system status LED
The LED flashes when the anti-theft system has been set. There are four different flash rates dependent on mode of
operation or other system information.
Central door locking
The doors can be locked by the following methods:
lPressing the lock button on the remote transmitter.
lLocking the vehicle from the driver's door with the key.
lPressing the lower half of the central door lock switch.
lPushing the sill button down (will only lock that particular door).
lBy driving over 7 km/h (4 mph) – ( if the speed related locking function has been enabled).
The BCU will prevent locking if the logical conditions for locking are not satisfied. Conditions which will prevent door
locking include:
lDriver's door open.
lIgnition switch on.
lInertia switch tripped.
lVehicle is already superlocked.
A mislock may occur if the logical conditions are not met.
The doors can be unlocked by the following methods:
lPressing the unlock button on the remote transmitter
lUnlocking the vehicle from the driver's door with the key.
lPressing the upper half of the central door locking switch (not operational if the vehicle is superlocked).
lPulling the interior door handles (not operational if the vehicle is superlocked).
lInertia switch being triggered while the ignition is on and the security system is de-activated.
The BCU supplies information via the serial data bus to the IDM to energise the coil of the relays for each of the door
lock actuators.
The BCU normally checks the following inputs to determine lock/ unlock requirements:
lUnlock request.
lLock request.
lSuperlock request.
lSingle point entry request.
lLock passenger and rear doors request.
The following outputs are generated by the BCU dependent on the prevailing logic conditions and the input requests
the BCU has detected:
lUnlock all doors enable.
lLock passenger and rear doors enable.
lSuperlock all doors enable.
lLock driver's door enable.
All lock/ unlock pulses have a duration of 800 ms.
Input/Output logic for door lock/unlock
To determine if the vehicle speed is appropriate for enabling speed related locking, the BCU uses the vehicle speed
signal supplied over the serial data bus from the instrument pack.
Output/Request Superlock all
doors enableUnlock all doors
enableLock driver's
door enableLock passenger
and rear doors
enable
Unlock request 0 1 0 0
Lock request 0 0 1 1
Superlock request 1 0 1 1
Single point entry request 0 1 0 1
Lock passenger and rear doors request 0 0 0 1

BODY CONTROL UNIT
86-3-26 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Electric seats
The BCU can be programmed to operate the electric seats according to one of three options:
lOption 1 – no electric seats.
lOption 2 – normal.
lOption 3 – operates with ignition only.
To determine when to provide an output to the passenger and drivers seat enable relay, the BCU checks the condition
of the following inputs:
lIgnition state.
lTransit mode.
lDriver's door open.
The electrically controlled seats are operated when the ignition switch is in position I or II or for a predetermined period
when the driver's door is open. If the ignition state is in crank, the seat enable relay is off. If the ignition state is off and
the driver's door open input is off, the seat enable relay is off. If the ignition state is off and the driver's door open input
is on and transit mode is on, the seat enable relay output is off.
The power supply to each seat switch pack is powered from a power seat relay located on the underside of each seat
frame. The feed from the relay is protected by a fuse located in a satellite fuse block located adjacent to the power
seat relay. The fuse block also contains two additional fuses which are used to protect the feeds to the lumbar pump
and solenoid.
With the ignition switch in position I or II or the driver's door open, the BCU provides an earth path for the coils of the
LH and RH power seat relays, energising the relays and closing the contacts. If the driver's door input signal is on for
longer than 45 seconds with the ignition switched off, the seat enable relay is switched off.
Direction indicators and hazard warning lamps
The BCU supplies reference voltages for the LH and RH indicators. When the direction indicator switch is used to
select the LH or RH indicator position, an earth path is completed which signals the BCU that a request for direction
indicator operation has been made. The BCU then communicates this request to the IDM which supplies an earth
path for the coil of the relevant relay (LH or RH indicator relay). When the relay coil is energised, the relay contacts
close and a voltage supply is provided via a resistor to the relevant direction indicators. The IDM controls the timing
of the flash operations by continually removing and restoring the earth path to the direction indicator relay coil.
The BCU checks for the following inputs for performing the logic operations associated with the direction indicator
lamps:
lIgnition state.
lRH indicators selected.
lLH indicators selected.
lHazards selected.
lInertia switch hazard request.
lOne short indicator flash request (anti-theft system arming).
lTwo short indicator flash request (superlocking).
lOne long indicator flash request (anti-theft system disarming).
lAlarm flashing indicators (anti-theft alarm triggered).
The following outputs are provided by the BCU as a result of the inputs received and the logical operations performed:
lRH indicators enable.
lLH indicators enable.
lDirection indicator left message (link to IDM).
lDirection indicator right message (link to IDM).
Direction indicator lamp failure detection
The BCU uses the following logic inputs to determine if there is a direction indicator bulb failure or if the presence of
a trailer is detected. The BCU uses the information to decide which output to enable at any particular instance:
lRight direction indicators requested.
lLeft direction indicators requested.
lRH indicators current sense.
lLH indicators current sense.