P38 Help needed

Hi all :welcome2:

I'm a newbie to the world of Range Rovers. We have a 98-99 P38 and have a problem, the keycode lock out is on and won't go off when the code is put in. I've tried putting the code in many times to no avail.

The lights are not even flashing when each code number is put in, an i've read the manual and checked i am doing it correctly.

The central locking was playing up initially being temperamental and not locking the front doors now an again an now this. I've taken the door panel off an had a look at the lock inside.

What i can see is that a metal rod that goes up to the lock is attached to a plastic bit an then to the back of the lock and there's a spring there, when the key is turned the plastic bit comes apart. I've pushed them back together but it doesn't help.

Do i need a new lock and will it need reprogramming after, the main thing is how easy would it be for me to do it myself????

Thanks for any help in advance.

welcome to lz. its not a hard job, just fiddly yes you will need to get new bits, problly a new lock meck..

Some people have had some luck cleaning up the mechanism, but it's preferable to replace with a new one as suggested, however these are usually a special order and can take a while to get hold of

thanks for the replies, i've found lock mechanisms available online from a site called 1st choice spares. They are 2nd hand from various breakers yards, is it advisable to get from one of these companies or would you recommend getting new?

thanks again.

With any second hand mechanical/electric parts, might last an hour, might last 5 years...you take a chance. Island 4x4 do genuine latches for about £130 and get them in a day or so.