Hi I'm new to the group I have a 1997 p38 with a starting problem I have to jump start it every day some times 2-4 times a day I had the battery and aulternater checked the battery was at 60% I think it was at 60% because I had to jump start it and left it running for about 20 minutes but they said they were good I had the starter motor sent to be reconditioned but the man said it was fine it's got a hot or cold start thing on it when I got it and I've replaced the glow plugs what could it be?? Any help would be great thank you
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For a start either the alternator is not charging properly or the battery is knackered or a combination of both. What size battery is on it?
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They said? Who's they?
With the engine running the alternator should show at the very least 13.8V at the battery with a voltmeter. If you only have 13.8V and you have a calcium battery then you'll have to give it a boost with a trickle charger every few months. If the voltage is OK then try taking the battery off and fully charging with a trickle charger and see if it can hold that charge overnight when not on the car.
Also, have a peek under the parcel shelf in the boot on the driver's side. Check the RF receiver is the 3rd generation receiver. A quick Google of P38 and RF receiver should bring up lots of links. If it isn't then you need BrianDSE's remote 12V switch trick.
With the engine running the alternator should show at the very least 13.8V at the battery with a voltmeter. If you only have 13.8V and you have a calcium battery then you'll have to give it a boost with a trickle charger every few months. If the voltage is OK then try taking the battery off and fully charging with a trickle charger and see if it can hold that charge overnight when not on the car.
Also, have a peek under the parcel shelf in the boot on the driver's side. Check the RF receiver is the 3rd generation receiver. A quick Google of P38 and RF receiver should bring up lots of links. If it isn't then you need BrianDSE's remote 12V switch trick.
