P38 - Won't Start, Wont fire.

wil2813 said:

not really ant most prof spec lift recovery opperators carry or should carry dollys incase a full lift is needed

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wil2813 said:

not really ant most prof spec lift recovery opperators carry or should carry dollys incase a full lift is needed

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Saint.V8 said:

Very true, but the there are no wheels left on the ground as per my post I said 'Any wheels left on the ground....'

I am just arguing symantics....but I know what you mean

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MrGorsky said:

Popular fault with the P38.

The BECM looses sync with the engine ECU so the immobiliser can't be switched off.

Search for "BECM loss of sync" on here, covered many many many many times. You can buy a cheap(ish) tool to fix it called a syncmate. Small enough to keep in your glove compartment and will save you calling out assistance in the future.....but I'd get a Nanocom (a small Range Rover diagnostic computer) because it does other useful things like reading fault codes should you find yourself in the unlikely position of having another problem with your car!

Low battery volts does seem to be a causing factor. Winter is coming, buy a new one of these now!

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belldarr said:

Thanks for the reply - I am in Edlesborough - Bucks - which is near Leighton Buzzard.

I have just spoken to a Land Rover Specialist in Kings Langley who are coming to recover the car this afternoon and plug it into "T4". I will update in the next couple of days with a diagnosis if they can find one so that it can possibly help someone else.

Darren

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Doolinjames said:

Same problem but I am getting a spark and pump is working as well any ideas my syncmate is coming up red but so is my other p38 and hit goes ok is syncmate faulty

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Datatek said:

Check the battery voltage.

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Doolinjames said:

It's A new battery I will check it anyway

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