VALEO BCU (DISCO II) - System Overview

The heart of the Discovery series 2 The Valeo BCU has been custom produced for this application and
takes care of nearly everything not catered for by independent systems. There are actually different
versions with slightly different capabilities and functionality, however this is handled totally
transparently and cleverly with capability that has been built in that allows settings to be crossed from
one ECU version to another.

VALEO BCU (DISCO II) - Known Fitments

Vehicle makes models and variants known or believed to be using this vehicle system, required
diagnostic lead and degree of known compatibility.

Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Vehicle Variant Diagnostic Lead Compatibility level
Land Rover Discovery II ALL Blue OBD Lead Verified
Land Rover Discovery II ALL Green OBD Lead Verified

VALEO BCU (DISCO II) - Diagnostic Capabilities (Read Inputs)

Real time live display of the information the electronic control unit of the selected vehicle
system is currently deriving from its input sensors.

BODY 1

LIGHTS

 Sidelights: The sidelights input are used by the BCU to give, amongst other things a
lights left on warning sound.
 Main beam: When the lighting switch is moved to the flash or main position, the feed
from fusible link 10 in the engine compartment fuse box passes through the switch
contacts. The feed is connected to the passenger compartment fuse box, where it passes
through fuses 3 and 22. The IDM senses the headlamp main beam request and through
internal circuitry, provides a feed to the main beam warning lamp in the instrument pack.
 Dipped: When the lighting switch is moved to the headlamp position, the feed from
fusible link 10 in the engine compartment fuse box passes through the switch contacts.
The feed is to the passenger compartment fuse box, where it passes through fuses 9 and
10.
 Front fog light: When the front fog lamp switch is operated, an earth path is completed
from the BCU to the switch. The completion of the earth path signals the BCU to provide
an earth path from the coil of the front fog lamp relay in the engine compartment fuse
box to the BCU. The energized coil closes the contacts in the front fog lamp relay.
 Rear fog light: When the front fog lamp switch is operated, an earth path is completed
from the BCU to the switch. The completion of the earth path signals the BCU to provide
an earth path from the coil of the front fog lamp relay in the engine compartment fuse
box to the BCU. The energized coil closes the contacts in the front fog lamp relay.
 Left/right hand indicator: The BCU supplies a reference voltage from for the LH
flasher and for the RH flasher. When the flasher switch is moved to the LH or RH hand
flasher position an earth path is completed. The completion of the earth, signals the BCU
that a request for LH or RH flasher operation has been made. The BCU then sends a
signal to the IDM in the passenger compartment fuse box. The signal is received by the
IDM and interpreted as a request for LH or RH flasher operation. The IDM grants an
earth path for the coil of the LH or RH direction indicator relay. The IDM controls the
flasher operation by momentarily removing and restoring the earth for the relay coil,
which opens and closes the contacts causing the indicator bulbs to flash on and off. The
resistor is used by the IDM to monitor the current drawn through the resistor by the
direction indicator bulbs. If an indicator bulb fails, the IDM detects the drop in current
draw across the resistor and operates the flasher relay at a faster speed. The faster flash is
also transmitted to the instrument pack to inform the driver of the bulb failure.

 Hazards: The BCU supplies a reference voltage to the hazard warning switch. When the
hazard warning switch is operated an earth path is completed from the switch. The
completion of the earth signals the BCU that a request for hazard warning lamp operation
 has been made. The BCU then sends a signal to the IDM in the passenger compartment
fuse box. The signal is received by the IDM and interpreted as a request for hazard
warning lamp operation. The IDM grants an earth path for the coils of the LH and RH
direction indicator relays. The IDM controls the flasher operation by momentarily
removing and restoring the earth for the relay coils, which opens and closes the contacts
causing the indicator bulbs to flash on and off. The resistor is used by the IDM to monitor
the current drawn through the resistor by the direction indicator bulbs. If an indicator
bulb fails, the IDM detects the drop in current draw across the resistor and operates the
flasher relay at a faster speed. The faster flash is also transmitted to the instrument pack
to inform the driver of the bulb failure.
 Daytime run light: The feed from fuse 13 in the engine compartment fuse box is
connected to the coil of the daylight running relay and the IDM integral with the
passenger compartment fuse box. When the engine is started, the IDM senses, through
internal circuitry, that the engine is running and provides an earth for the daylight running
relay coil. The energized coil closes the contacts of the daylight running relay allowing
the feed from fuse 5 in the passenger compartment fuse box to pass through the relay
contacts.

DOORS

 Passenger/Driver door switch: When a door is opened the BCU provides earth paths
from the interior lamps, the load space lamp and the ignition switch illumination through
the BCU.
 Bonnet:
 Key lock/unlock: 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 signaled when a circuit is earthed enabling it
to determine the direction in which the lock has been turned.
 CDL lock/unlock: The CDL switch is connected on a KR wire to BCU. This connection
provides an earth input to the BCU to signal that the lock has been requested from the
CDL switch. A second connection from the CDL switch on a YK wire to BCU provides
an earth input to the BCU to signal that unlock has been requested from the CDL switch.
 Inertia: The permanent battery feed is connected from fuse 13 in the engine
compartment fuse box to the inertia switch. From the inertia switch the feed is connected
back to the engine compartment fuse box. From the fuse box the feed is connected to the
passenger compartment fuse box where it is then connected to the IDM. From the IDM
the feed is connected on the BCU. When the inertia switch is operated, the battery feed to
the IDM is removed. This is sensed by the BCU, which automatically unlocks the doors,
only if the ignition is in position II and the alarm is disarmed.

 Ignition Key inserted: The status of the ignition key in ignition barrel switch.
  Transfer box neutral: This is the supply voltage as measured by the BCU at its
transistor switching circuit stages located within the BCU itself.
 Park/neutral:

BODY 2

TRANSMISSION

 Reverse idle: The status of the reverse switch input. When reverse gear is selected, a feed
from fuse 25 in the passenger compartment fuse box is connected on a GY wire to the
reverse lamp switch (manual transmission) or the starter inhibitor/reverse lamp switch
(automatic transmission).
 Transfer neutral switch:
 Autobox W switch: The status of the Automatic gearbox currently selected gear W
switch.
 Autobox X switch: The status of the Automatic gearbox currently selected gear X
switch.
 Autobox Y switch: The status of the Automatic gearbox currently selected gear Y
switch.
 Autobox Z switch: The status of the Automatic gearbox currently selected gear Z switch.
 Park neutral switch: This displays whether the Autobox is in Park or Neutral

WINDOWS

 Front Left/right hand window up: The window switch up contact is connected
to the BCU by a BS wire. When the switch is set to the up position an internal
supply from the BCU flows along the BS wire through the contacts of the switch
and to earth via earth header. The motor is energized and drives the window
mechanism towards the up position.
 Front Left/right hand window down: The window switch down contact is
connected to the BCU by a BR wire. When the switch is set to the down position
an internal supply from the BCU flows along the BU wire through the contacts of
the switch and to earth via earth header. The motor is energized and drives the
window mechanism towards the down position.

WASH WIPE

 Front intermit: Operation of the front screen wash/wipe switch to the intermittent
position allows a feed from fuse 19 to pass to the wash/wipe switch. The BCU
interprets the signal as an intermittent wiper request and signals the IDM via the serial
data bus.
  Front wash: When the switch stalk is pulled, a feed passes through the washer switch
contacts and is connected, from the switch, to the washer pump and the BCU. If the
washer switch is held for longer than 0.4 seconds the BCU signals the IDM through
the serial data bus to energies the front wiper relay. The IDM energizes the front
wiper relay for 4 seconds allowing the screen to be cleared. After 4 seconds the IDM
removes the earth path for the relay coil, causing the wipers to return to the park
position.
 Front wiper parked: The status of the front wiper as determined by the IDM.
 Front wiper speed:
 Rear wiper: When the rear wiper switch is operated an earth path is completed
through the switch contacts and header, to earth. The completed earth path provides a
signal to the BCU that rear wiper operation has been requested. The BCU sends a
signal through the serial data bus to the IDM to commence wiper operation. The IDM
provides a power supply and earth for the coil of the rear wiper relay in the passenger
compartment fuse box, which energizes closing the relay contacts.
 Rear wash: When the rear screen washer switch is operated, a feed from fuse 30 in
the passenger compartment fuse box is connected to the switch. The pump operates
for as long as the switch is pushed. The connection to the BCU signals that rear
washer operation has been requested. The BCU signals the IDM to energies the rear
wiper relay to operate the rear wiper 0.5 seconds after the request has been made.

HEATED SCREEN

 Heated screen switch: The HRW is operated from a non-latching switch located to
the left of the instrument pack. The switch has an indicator light to show when the
HRW is operating. The HRW element comprises fourteen metallic strips bonded to
the inside surface of the rear window. The HRW will only function when the engine
is running due to the high current draw and subsequent load on the battery. The HRW
can also be operated by the air temperature control ECU on vehicles fitted with air
conditioning. When the HRW is selected on, heater elements in the door mirror glass
also operate.
 Ignition 2: The status of the ignition stage 2 input.
 Engine speed signal: This is an internal status within the BCU.

INSTRUMENT

 Left/right hand DI:

 Left trailer indicator: The feed for the trailer connection is taken from header C0289,
via header C0295, on a GR wire to the trailer pick-up. The trailer pick-up is connected on
a B wire to earth eyelet connector C0808-1.
 Right trailer indicator: The feed for the trailer connection is taken from header C0289,
via header C0723, on a GW wire to the trailer pick-up. The trailer pick-up is connected
on a B wire to earth eyelet connector C0808-1.
 Seat belt: The seat belt switch is connected to the BCU on a RW wire. The seat belt
switch is earthed on a B wire.
 Diff lock: When the differential lock unit switch is operated, an earth path is completed
from the SLABS ECU to the differential lock unit switch.
 Transfer neutral: The status of the Transfer in neutral input to the BCU. The
transmission neutral sensor provides an earth signal to the BCU when the transfer box is
in neutral. The earth signal causes the BCU to operate an audible warning to warn of the
transfer box in neutral when the ignition is on.
 Autobox manual: The manual warning lamp is connected to the EAT ECU.
 Autobox sport: The sport warning lamp is connected to the Electronic Automatic
Transmission (EAT) ECU.
 Off road level: The off road warning lamp is connected to the instrument pack to the off
road mode switch.
 ABS: The ABS warning lamp is connected from the instrument pack to the SLABS ECU.
 Traction control: The traction control warning lamp is connected from the instrument
pack to the SLABS ECU.
 SRS: The SRS warning lamp is connected from the instrument pack, to fuse 35 in the
passenger compartment fuse box. Another connection to the SRS warning lamp is
connected from the instrument pack to the airbag ECU.
 HDC select: The HDC active warning lamp is connected from the instrument pack to the
SLABS ECU.
 Glow plug: The glow plug warning lamp is connected on the instrument pack to the
ECM on a BY wire.
 Brake: The handbrake and low brake fluid level warning lamps are connected to the
instrument pack to the handbrake switch, the handbrake switch is locally earthed. A
second connection connected to the brake fluid level switch on a KO wire. If either of the
switches closes, an earth circuit via the closed switch contacts is completed and the
handbrake/low fluid level warning lamp will be illuminated.
 Oil pressure: The oil pressure warning lamp is connected to the instrument pack to the
oil pressure warning switch, the oil pressure warning switch is locally earthed. If the oil
pressure switch closes, an earth circuit via the closed switch contacts is completed and
the oil pressure warning lamp will be illuminated.
 Alternator:
 Check engine:
 Fuel filter: Fuel filter warning lamp (TD5 models only). A water sensor is installed in the
fuel system, the power supply for the sensor is from fuse 10 in the engine compartment
fuse box and the closed contacts of the fuel pump relay on a WP wire. The operation of
the fuel pump relay coil is controlled by the Engine Control Module (ECM). When the
water in the filter becomes too great, the instrument pack illuminates the warning lamp
when the voltage reaches a predetermined level.
 Transmission temp.: This shows the state of the transmission oil temperature overheat
input. The sensors are located in the gearbox oil cooler and the rear of the transfer
gearbox.
  Check ACE: The ACE warning lamp is connected from the instrument pack to the ACE
ECU.
 Check HDC: The hill descent 'fail' warning lamp is connected from the instrument pack
to the SLABS ECU.
 Check SLS: The SLS warning lamp is connected from the instrument pack to the SLABS
ECU. The drivers door closed input is enabled by the SLABS ECU to illuminate the SLS
warning lamp in some remote control operating modes.
 Instr. mileage (km): This is an input which is internal to the instrument pack.
 BCU mileage (km): This is an input which is internal to the instrument pack.
 IP Trip switch: This is an input which is internal to the instrument pack.

POWER DISTRIBUTION

 BCU Ignition pos.1: The status of the ignition stage 1 input.

 BCU Ignition pos.2: The status of the ignition stage 2 input.
 BCU Ignition pos.3: The status of the ignition stage 3 input. Whilst measuring this input
you may require external power or to disconnect the starter motor.
 IP Ignition pos.2:
 IDM ignition pos.2: The ignition stage 2 status at the Intelligent Drivers Module located
within the passenger compartment fuse box.
 IDM battery (V): This is the supply voltage as measured by the Intelligent Drivers
Module located within the Dash mounted fuse box.
 BCU switch power: This is the supply voltage as measured by the BCU at its transistor
switching circuit stages located within the BCU itself.
 BCU relay power: This is the supply voltage as measured by the BCU at the internal
relays located within the BCU itself.

BCU (Discovery II) - Diagnostic Capabilities (Settings)

Values, configuration settings, and other stored information which can be read from the ECU,
edited and then rewritten back. Read settings can also be stored as a standard HTML page for
reference. These pages can then later be re loaded and re written back to the ECU. Please note
that some values may be read only due to the fact that they are supplied from the ECU’s ROM or
are internally calculated.

IMPORTANT NOTICE.
A LOCKED BCU CANNOT BE UNLOCKED BY DIAGNOSTIC METHODS AND IF LOCKED THE VIN CANNOT
BE WRITTEN USING THE NANOCOM OR OTHER DIAGNOSTICS
LIGHTS WINDOWS - SEATS

 Front fog lamp: The options are:

 The vehicle is not fitted with front fog lamps (NONE).

 The front fog lamps operate when the headlamps are dipped or are on main beam
(MAIN).
 The front fog lamps will not operate if the headlamps are on main beam (NO MAIN).
 Daytime run lights: Legislation in some markets requires that the headlamps illuminate
whilst the vehicle is moving, or the ignition is switched on. This function is referred to as
"daylight running lamps". Therefore, the BCU, which controls illumination of the
headlamps, must also be programmed to accommodate the legislative requirements of
individual markets, with regard to daylight running lamps. The options are:
 The vehicle does not require the daylight running lamp feature to operate in any
circumstance (NONE).
 The daylight running lamps will be on if the main beam head lamps are off (NO MAIN).
 The daylight running lamps will be on whenever the main or dipped beam head lamps
are switched ' off' and the gear selector lever is in any position other than ' park' (NO
HEADS).
 Courtesy headlamps: The BCU can be programmed to turn on the vehicle headlamps
when the driver presses the remote transmitter. The BCU switches both headlamps on by
signaling to IDM to switch the headlamp relay ON.
 Headlamp power wash: This option is used if headlamp power washers are fitted to the
vehicle.
 Electric Front window: The BCU can be programmed to disable operation of the front
windows to conform to differing market legislative requirements. Available options are:

 The front windows will be disabled 44 seconds after the driver door is opened (DRIVER
CANCEL).
 The front windows will not be disabled (NO CANCEL).
 The front windows will be disabled when the ignition is turned off (ALL CANCEL).

 Rear windows sunroof: Although the rear windows and sunroof are controlled by a
hard-wired circuit, the rear windows and sunroof ECU are enabled by the BCU. This
allows programming of the BCU to disable these outputs to conform to differing market
legislative requirements. Available options are:

 The rear windows and sunroof will be disabled 44 seconds after the driver door is
opened (DRIVER).
 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 is turned off (ALL
CANCEL).
 Heated front screen: Sets whether the Heated Front screen is Fitted or Not Fitted
 Electric front seats: This setting is used to configure the operation of the electric front
seats available options are:

 The vehicle is not fitted with electric front seats (NOT FITTED).
 The electric seats are available if the ignition is on or the driver door is opened for a
short time (FITTED).
 The electric seats are available if the ignition is on (IGNITION II).

 Programmed wash wipe: The front wash switch is located on the wiper stalk, the rear
wash switch is located in the instrument pack surround. They are both momentary
switches (do not stay in when released). The way the vehicle reacts to the driver pressing
the front or rear windscreen wash switch depends upon this setting programmed within
the BCU. There are two options:

 No wiper operation when the wash switch is pressed (NO WIPE).

 Wiper action after an initial delay of 400mS (WIPE).

 Seat belt warning: This setting controls operation of the seat belt warning lamp to suit
legislative market requirements. Available options are:

 Timed - The warning lamp is on for 6 seconds after ignition warning lamp is turned on
 Buckle -
 Ignition II -
 Disabled - The warning lamp is not used
 Driver Door -
 Ignition or Crank - If the buckle is unfastened when the ignition is turned on then the
lamp is on for 6 seconds
 Fastened - The warning lamp is on for 6 seconds after ignition is turned on or until the
buckle is fastened

 Seat belt warning sound: This setting controls operation of the seat belt warning
sounder to suit legislative market requirements. Available options are:
 Timed -
 Buckle -
 Ignition II -
 Disabled - The warning sound is not used
 Driver Door -
 Ignition or Crank -
 Fastened –
  Autographics: The BCU can be programmed to change the situations in which the
automatic gearbox selector leaver illumination (AUTOGRAPHICS) is enabled. The
automatic gearbox selector illumination can be on whenever the ignition is on (ALWAYS
option) or it can be on when the ignition is on and the sidelights are on (SIDELIGHTS
option).

TRANSM-LOCK-WARN

 Transmission: Configure the BCU for either Automatic or Manual.

 Shift interlock: Certain market legislations require that an vehicle must be in neutral or
park before removal of the ignition key is allowed, the BCU therefore, is able to be
programmed to control solenoids for this purpose. Available options are:

 The vehicle is not fitted with a shift interlock solenoid (NONE).

 The vehicle is fitted with both shift interlock and transfer box interlock solenoids
(SHIFT).
 The vehicle is fitted with a shift interlock but no transfer box interlock solenoid (NO
TRANSF).

 HDC: Fitted or Not Fitted.

 Super lock: Super locking prevents the use of the interior door handles to unlock and
open the vehicle doors. This prevents an intruder gaining access to the vehicle by
smashing a window to open a door. Pressing the remote transmitter or turning the key in
the door lock activates super locking. The market specification and customer
configuration options will determine if super locking will activate and how it can be set.
There are four options:

 No super locking (DISABLE).

 Pressing the lock button on the remote transmitter once (NO KEY).
 Pressing the lock button on the remote transmitter, or turning the key once
(SINGLE).
 Pressing the lock button on the remote transmitter, or turning the key twice within
1 second (DOUBLE).

The vehicle needs to be in the correct 'state' before super locking will activate.
These conditions are:

 All doors closed.

 Ignition key not inserted in ignition switch.
 Inertia switch not tripped.
 Single point entry: Single point entry is a function that allows the driver to unlock just
the driver's door, thus leaving all the other doors in a locked state. It is an option that can
be enabled using this setting. To use single point entry, press the "unlock" button on the
remote transmitter once. Depressing the unlock button a second time in the space of one
minute unlocks the remaining doors. Single point entry 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. It is also possible to use a
combination of key and remote transmitters unlock signals to unlock all of the doors.
 Speed lock option: This setting allows you to enable or disable the speed related locking.
This feature, when enabled locks all the doors automatically when the vehicle speed
exceeds 7 km/h (4 mph). The vehicle will unlock automatically when the ignition is
switched off; providing the vehicle has been locked by the speed related locking function.
Speed related locking only locks the vehicle once every journey/ignition cycle. If the
doors are unlocked after the vehicle speed has exceeded 7 Km/h (4 mph), the vehicle will
not lock under speed related locking until the ignition has been switched 'off' and then
back 'on' again. If the unlock button on the fascia (CDL switch) is pressed it will disable
the operation of speed related locking for the duration of the journey.
 Mislock option: The Mislock sound alerts the driver to a failed attempt to lock the
vehicle. This may be because one or more of the doors, bonnet or tail door is not
correctly closed or the key is inserted into the ignition (any position). A Mislock
condition will enable security functions only on the parts of the system that the BCU can
verify as being reliable partially armed. The audible warning of a Mislock condition
depends on the hardware fitted to the vehicle and on the current setting of the alarm
sounder option setting. If a Mislock condition is detected and the Mislock sound is
enabled in this setting, the programmed sounder will sound for 50 ms. Furthermore the
BCU will not flash the hazard lights or operate the LED in a rapid flashing state when it
detects the Mislock condition.
 Bathrobe lock option: When bathrobe locking is enabled, the engine can then be started
and then the vehicle locked with a spare key. This allows the vehicle interior to reach the
desired temperature without the driver needing to be present. It should be noted that the
vehicle security system is not set during this procedure; only the central door locking is
activated. This feature is very desirable in cold countries.
 Odometer Error warning: The BCU can be programmed to show an error if there is a
difference between the odometer values stored in the BCU and the Instrument pack.
Available options are:

 The odometer will not flash if there is an odometer error (DISABLED).

 The odometer will flash if there is an odometer error (ENABLED).

 Key warning: If the key is left in the ignition and the driver door is open, a warning
sound is generated. This can be disabled or enabled.
  Low battery warning: If this setting is set to enabled, the BCU will alert the driver of
the vehicle if the remote transmitter battery requires replacing. The remote transmitter
measures its battery voltage and when the voltage goes below a threshold it will transmit
a special code to the BCU to request that it informs the driver by flashing the LED on-
off-on short flashes of 50mS and "off" for 2000mS. This is conditional upon the driver's
door being open and the ignition in an "off" position, or the key removed from the
ignition barrel.
 Bulb failure: The BCU can be programmed to detect failure of one of the direction
indicator bulbs, this setting allows the function to be enabled or disabled.

INSTRUMENT PACK

 Transmission: This configures the instrument pack for either Automatic or Manual
vehicles, and then on the second choice, configure the BCU for either Automatic or
Manual.
 Engine: This sets the instrument pack for a Diesel or Petrol vehicle.
 ACE: This configures the instrument pack to indicate the ACE lamp during initial bulb
checking and during usage.
 SLS: This configures the instrument pack to indicate the SLS lamp during initial bulb
checking and during usage.
 Gulf: This setting is used to configure the instrument pack for Gulf operation. Its
operation on non Gulf specification instrument packs is unknown.
 Police: This setting is used to configure the instrument pack for Police force vehicles. Its
operation on non Police specification instrument packs is unknown.
 HDC: This configures the instrument pack to indicate the HDC lamps during initial bulb
checking and during usage.
 TRC: This configures the instrument pack to indicate the electronic traction control lamp
during initial bulb checking and during usage.

ALARM-OTHER

 Alarm: This setting allows for FITTED or NOT FITTED.

 Alarm option: This setting allows the BCU's built in alarm to be turned off as if there
were no alarm fitted.
 Alarm disarm: This setting programs the effect that usage of the vehicles key has on
disarming the alarm system. Options:

 Operation of the key in the drivers door can always disarms the vehicle
(ALWAYS).
 Key only Operation of the key in the drivers door only disarms the vehicle if it
was locked with the key (KEY ONLY).
 The security system is not disarmed by the key (except via an EKA) (KEY
NEVER).
 Alarm sounder: Depending upon the build specification of a vehicle it may have one of
a small choice of sounders available for audible notification of events by the alarm. This
setting allows the alarm sounder option to be configured to accommodate any of the fitted
options either on their own or in conjunction with any other fitted sounder. The sounders
which can be used are:

 Battery backed sounder (BBS), located inside the exterior body panel near the
fuel release solenoid, is a warning device for cases where the alarm is activated or
the battery is disconnected. It has a self-contained power source, allowing it to
operate when the vehicle battery is disconnected, or the unit is unplugged. The
BBS will not sound if the battery is disconnected and the security system is not
active.
 Vehicle horn can either sound independently or using this setting can be
programmed to work in conjunction with an alarm horn (if fitted) using the
(BOTH) option. If the alarm is triggered, the vehicle horn operates at 250mS
intervals, in phase with the hazard lamps.

 Alarm Tamper: This setting is used to configure the alarm tamper detection notification
via the security system LED. Available options are:

 The security system LED does not flash when option the security system has been
tampered with (DISABLED).
 The security system LED flashes when the security system has been tampered
with (ENABLED).

 Engine immobile: The engine immobilization status can be determined by the flashing
status of the Security system LED. This LED has four different flash rates. These flash
rates signal to the driver the different modes of operation or other system information.
The four flash rates are:

 Flash for 10 seconds at a rate of 10 Hz (50mS 'on', 50mS 'off).

 Flash at a rate of 10 Hz (50mS 'on', 50mS 'off').
 Flash until the system changes state at a rate of 50mS 'on', 2000mS 'off'.
 Flash 'on' for 50mS, 'off' for 50mS, 'on' for 50mS and 'off' for 2000mS.

When the driver first locks the vehicle with either the key or the remote transmitter
(assuming the vehicle does not Mislock), the LED will follow flash rate 1 (indicating the
correct setting of the security system). After 10 seconds the system will follow flash rate
3 (indication of security system being set). If the engine is immobilized but the alarm
system is not set, the LED will signal the driver by following flash rate 3 (indicating the
security system is set. If the vehicle is immobilized and the ignition is switch to position
II, the LED will illuminate (to indicate that the engine will not start). It will extinguish
only when the BCU receives a valid remobilize signal, or the ignition is switched to
position 0 or I. If the alarm has triggered since the BCU received a valid 'arm' signal, the
 LED will follow flash rate 2. When the BCU receives an unlock signal (this indicates that
the security system has been activated), the LED will follow flash rate 2 until the ignition
is next turned to position II. The LED will flash one longer period if the EKA code
sequence is started.

 Passive immobile: When enabled with this setting, passive immobilization prevents the
vehicle from being started unless a correctly programmed remote transmitter key is used
to start the vehicle. This system works whether or not the driver sets the security system
into an active state. The BCU immobilizes the engine 5 minutes after the ignition has
been switched off, providing the driver’s door is not opened. The BCU will immobilize
the engine 30 seconds after it detects the driver's door opening. Immobilization is
achieved by the BCU not transmitting the code to the EMS ECU. This code is needed to
allow the engine to continue to run after the initial start-up sequence. If the BCU or ECM
is replaced, this code will require synchronization with the new unit.
 Inertia switch: The inertia switch is located on the bulkhead under-bonnet. It is wired in
series with the main relay. Whenever the inertia switch is tripped by a sudden
deceleration of the vehicle (over and above the capacity of the braking system), the main
power feed to the ECM will be interrupted. This action will stop the fuel pump and the
engine by means of the ECM no longer operating the injectors. The vehicle will not
restart until the inertia switch has been reset. When the inertia switch has been operated,
this setting will affect if the hazards are turned on. Available options are:
o Operation of the inertia switch does not operate the hazard indicators (NO
HAZARDS).
o Operation of the inertia switch does operate the (Hazards).
 Hazard option: This setting configures the usage of the hazard lights by the BCU in
respect of alarm usage. Available options are:

 The hazards do not flash on security system arm disarm or trigger (DISABLED).
 The hazards flash on security system trigger only (FITTED).
 The hazards flash on security system arm, disarm and trigger (ALL).

 Volumetric sensor: This option allows the volumetric protection system (detailed below)
to be enabled or disabled and the BCU to be programmed to suit vehicles which do not
have ultrasonic sensors fitted.
Volumetric protection is a function that the vehicle's security system employs to detect
movement within the vehicle's interior. It enhances the perimetric function by detecting
situations where personal belongings are threatened by an intruder smashing a window.
Volumetric protects by using two ultrasonic sensors to produce a sound 'pressure' inside
the vehicle. The sensors monitor the 'tone' of the sound being reflected from interior trim
panels and seats etc. If the sensor notes a change in 'tone', it indicates that something is
moving within the interior of the vehicle.

The BCU does not operate both volumetric sensors at the same time. If it did, the sensors
would give unreliable detection. As a result, the two sensors within the vehicle interior
communicate with each other. Both sensors use the wire used to inform the BCU that it
has detected unauthorized movement within the vehicle, as a communication bus,
 sending a signal to tell the other sensor that it is currently active. When the BCU provides
power to both sensors, the first to operate sends a 5mS pulse along the signal wire to
indicate that it has activated. After a period of 458mS the first sensor will switch off. The
other sensor will, after a delay of 42mS, start to detect movement within the vehicle and
also send the 5mS signal to declare that it is active along the signal wire. If one of the
sensors detects movement when it is activated, it will provide a path to ground for the
signal wire for a period of approximately 500mS. The BCU will interpret this lack of
signal and activate the alarm components. The sensors continue to transfer operation
between each other until the BCU removes their power. The two ultrasonic sensors
become active after an initial delay of fifteen seconds, providing the vehicle's security
system has been set to activate volumetric sensing. This delay is incorporated into the
BCU software to prevent spurious triggering events caused by air moving inside the
vehicle interior. It is also possible to lock the vehicle without arming the volumetric
alarm by using the key and Instructions to do this are held in the pages of the vehicles
user manual.

The same three conditions apply when trying to arm the vehicle in volumetric mode.
These are:

 The ignition must not be "on", and the key must be removed from the ignition
lock.
 The inertia switch must not be active.
 All of the doors must be closed, as well as both the front windows.
 To unlock the vehicle and disable the security system, the "unlock" button on the
remote transmitter must be pressed. If certain market configurations are set inside
the BCU, it may not be possible to disengage the volumetric protection with the
key.
 Market: This code is used to identify the exact country for which the BCU is
programmed. Every country has its own number and below is a list of the most common
ones. If fitting a new BCU you should use the same code that was in the old one.

 Australia - 21
 Denmark - 89
 Finland - 139
 Netherlands - 350
 Norway - 353
 Sweden - 473
 Italy - 228
 Unknown
 UK - 158
 USA – 539
 EKA option: This setting allows configuration of the EKA facility and how its usage
effects the central locking. Available options are:

 EKA (emergency key access) is DISABLED.

 EKA (emergency key access) is enabled and the door locks operate electrically
(ENABLED).
 EKA (emergency key access) is enabled, but the door locks do not operate
electrically (NO UNLOCK).

 Cruise control: This option is used if Cruise Control is fitted to the vehicle.
 Air conditioning: This option is used if air conditioning is fitted to the vehicle.
 Fuel burning heater: This option is used if a Fuel Burning Heater is fitted to the vehicle.
 Passive coil: The Passive coil (where fitted) forms part of the passive engine
immobilization and Passive engine remobilization system. Having been automatically
immobilized after a time delay the BCU requires to see a code transmitted from the
vehicles key fob before remobilizing the engine. If the driver has opened the door using
the key, no code will have been transmitted, therefore whenever the ignition is first
switched 'on', and the vehicle is in an immobilized state, the BCU powers the passive coil
located around the ignition barrel. The passive coil produces a magnetic field, which
excites the circuitry inside the remote transmitter. The transmitter then sends a
remobilization signal to the BCU. If this system fails and the BCU does not receive a
valid signal it will stop energizing the coil after one minute of operation. The driver of
the vehicle will then need to either press the unlock button on the remote transmitter or
enter the EKA code to remobilize the engine. Both engine immobilization and
remobilization are totally transparent to the driver of the vehicle providing the system is
operating correctly.
 Transit mode: To prevent excessive battery drain during transportation of the vehicle
after leaving the factory, a transit mode function has been built into the BCU. Enabling
this mode disables the following functions/systems:

 Volumetric sensors.
 Passive immobilization will remobilize the engine on a valid unlock signal from
the driver's door lock, regardless of the programmed market.
 Immobilization of the vehicle by use of the door locks inputs.
 Ignition key interlock.
 Electric seat enable time-out with driver's door open.
 Besides being able to enable or disable transit mode with this setting, the vehicle
can also be removed from transit mode by simultaneously holding down the
heated rear window and the rear fog lamp switches and turning the ignition switch
from position 0 to position III for 2 seconds.
INFO

 Serial No: This shows the serial number allocated to BCU.

 Date: This shows the date of the BCU.
 Hardware No: This shows the hardware number of the BCU.
 Software No: This shows the software number of the BCU.
 Alarm Type: This shows the version number allocated to the alarm specification of the
BCU. The value is usually 10 but may be different in some countries, altering this
number does not change the functionality of the alarm.
 VIN: The vehicles VIN number, the first 3 digits are hard coded. (See Important note at
top of section)

VALEO BCU (DISCO II) - Diagnostic Capabilities (Outputs)

This is a selection of functions and outputs that can be tested. Each output has the option ON and
OFF in order to start and stop testing. The outputs for diesel engine (glow plug, etc.) can be
tested only a diesel model. Also see if in the settings the output was disabled. BCU has control
over the following features:

OUTPUTS - BODY
LIGHTS

 Front Fog Lights

 Rear Fog Lights
Daytime Running lights
 LH indicator enable
 RH indicator enable

WINDOWS

 Front left window up

 Front left window down
 Front right window up
 Front right window down
 Rear windows enable
 Sunroof enable
WASH WIPE

 Front wiper enable

 Tail wiper enable
 Head lamp power wash

HEATED SCREEN

 Heated screen
 Heat. Rear screen lamp

CHECK ENGINE

 Check engine lamp

OUTPUTS - SECURITY
Security

 Horn
 BBUS ALL
 BBUS ST
 Fuel flap
 Alarm LED
 Ignition interlock
 Crank Enable
 Volumetric power
 Robust immo.
 Transponder Power

LOCKING

 Lock
 Unlock
 Superlock
 Single point entry
 VALEO BCU (DISCO II) - Diagnostic Capabilities (KEY PROGRAMMING)

There are 2 methods of Key programming. Please select the one relevant to the type of
Nanocom unit you have.

KEY PROGRAM 6 DIGIT INNER CODE (Used on the Nanocom Evolution Mk 2)

This function allows you to program one or more keys on the 4 slots available (the suspension
plip is not used) by means of the 6 digit code printed on the label of the circuit inside the fob.
The code must be written in the desired slot and confirmed with the corresponding button. We
suggest using the first slot available. Once the code is inserted and confirmed the SYNC KEY
function is required to synchronize the fob’s rolling code.

KEY PROGRAM COMPLETE BAR CODE (not available on Nanocom Evolution Mk 2)

This function allows you to program one or more keys on the 4 slots available (the suspension
plip is not used) by means of the 18 digit bar code attached to the new keys. The code must be
inserted without the first 2 and the last 2 digits that normally are “*” or “?” and confirmed with
the Set button. We suggest using the first slot available. Once the code is inserted and confirmed
we suggest that you perform the SYNC KEY function to synchronize the fob’s rolling code.

SUSPENSION FOB
Besides standard fobs the BCU can accept inputs from an accessories and optional extras fob
which can be used to raise and lower the air suspension from outside the vehicle, this fob is
designated as a SLABS fob and its bar code must be placed in the Suspension plip BAR CODE
box only.

BCU (Discovery II) - Diagnostic Capabilities (UTILITY)

This is a choice of functions that can be performed.

RESET THE NEW FLAG

RF TEST

SYNC ODOMETER TO BCU

SYNC BCU TO ODOMETER

The stored odometer value can only be incremented and is displayed, as it is stored in kilometers.
You cannot physically write a value to the BCU or the Instrument pack.
IMPORTANT NOTE. If the BCU is replaced and the mileage value in the replacement is
higher than the one shown in the Instrument pack, then using the Sync BCU to Odometer
function will result in having the higher value mileage shown in the vehicle.
If the odometer error setting is enabled in the settings section the display will also flash when the
BCU odometer value is different to the IP (instrument pack) odometer value.

EKA CODE - READ - SET

This is a four digit code, each digit of the EKA code can be between 1 and 16.