The Security Locable Control Module (SLMC) has blown in my car. It had some minor water damage, and is now not usable. I can find the same part number from other places, but I understand there is something about the VCATS number that has to be alligned to the module or the car.

Can anyone shed any light on this topic. A new one is about 600 dollar (NZ$1500), so getting a second hand one is preferable.

If anyone has actually replaced their SLMC it would be great to hear from you.

Please let me know.
Cheers
Arthur

 

Attached is an example of a VCATS label. If this were your VCATS label, you would need to find a module LJA2600AF/006. The /006 is the software for YOUR market. A succeeding part would possibly be xxxxxxxAG/006 or AH/006, and would also function. Find your VCATS label and you will have what you need to know.

Cheers,

 

Thanks for your help Steve. Mine says .../005, so would that be for New Zealand. Is that what you mean by your market?

Cheers
Arthur

 

I had mine replaced with a new one several weeks ago. The cost of the Module was A$948.09.
I was told that they have to download information from the original Module onto a computer then transfer it to the new Module for it to work.
Since having this done I have had no problems.
My old Module was not repairable, but would still have cost approx. A$450 to repair.

 

Yes, that's what I meant. The "programming" is done on assembly for the market the the car is built for, it can't be done in the field. The configuration done when installed is for coding the remotes, setting the VIN number in the module and setting things like whether it chirps to confirm when arming the security system.

Cheers,

 

Arthur, the module in my 2002 XJ8Se V8 has blown, took the garage a while to find it out, quote for new module 78 sterling pounds, about us$120, due to be fitted next week. Seems a lot cheaper than your prices.
Regards
kk

 

Just to let everyone know, I had the SLMC replaced and now brake lights, reverse lights and alarm all now functioning normally.

Thanks for everyone's help.

 

Cool beans , thanks for the update

 

Does anyone know where I might obtain a used one of these please at reasonable cost, It seems they are few and far between as it comes from a very late 3.2 model reg 02.
Many thanks
DJWE

 

Previous mail should read LNG2600JC/001 not JG

 

Any module will do, it's just the fact that you'll need to have it programmed to the car with Jag proprietary hard/software, either local dealer (Preston?) or find a good indie Jag specialist with the 'IDS' system, buy a second hand unit and have it programmed.

For true plug and play, you'll need the exact item number you've posted, meaning no re-program bill...it's down to how much you want to spend, isn't it?

Who have you contacted about this part? there are a lot of breakers out there....you could spend all day ringing, eventually you should luck out, again how much time do you want to spend?

Hope this helps!

 

Sean, let's be careful here so we don't lead folks into trouble! I can't readily think of any instance where "any module will do" with Jaguar. In the case of the module relevant to this thread, the suffix /001 is a software OR hardware configuration for the module when it is built. That configuration CANNOT be modified in the field. It deals with market specifications for the country the car is built for, things like side markers, side park lights or repeaters, or security system variations like deadlocking or no deadlocking for different countries. Those things we cannot change, which is why it's critical to get the right module part number when using a used part.

Some modules will be destroyed if you try to configure like a new module when it is not. An S-Type PTEC powertrain module is one example. If you try to configure it to a second car, it's junk. A second VIN cannot be burned into that module; there's a way to make it work, but it will never be "right" 100%. For instance that car would never pass a required Gov't inspection because of the VIN mismatch.

The point is, every attempt to employ a used module is a unique case, sometimes it can be done, sometimes it can't. In any case, the procedure to do it is likely different.......and critical, to avoid additional expense.

Just a little advice.

Cheers,