Porky1 · Sep 17, 2019

Hello, im new to the p38 scene. first one ive owned, shes an Oxford blue '98 4.6 hse. a few problems but Ill read through first before asking any silly newbie questions (hopefully).
I dont have any great skills in the mechanic/electrical dept and only basic tools. I know enough to know i dont know enough about her so excuse any thingummy under the oojamaflip explainations please.

kermit_rr · Sep 17, 2019

Hi there and welcome, I've a p38 too, 4.0 variety. It's completely useless in the reliability scores, but i still love it

Porky1 · Sep 17, 2019

kermit_rr said:
Hi there and welcome, I've a p38 too, 4.0 variety. It's completely useless in the reliability scores, but i still love it

Thankyou Kermit ( I think lol) Ive already found that out, broke the key putting new battery in (only got the one key) and have found that the local dealership is all too happy to charge me nearly 250 for another lol Fortunately I have the EKA code (once id worked out how to enter it

Started up first time.) and the key still works sometimes without having to reenter it every time. Cosmetic as far as Im concerned, theres other things that need dealing with first but its a new hobby and ive had more expensive ones.
I've noticed that electrical and cosmetics are expensive but mechanical parts are fairly inexpensive. Tbh, I was all googly eyed when I saw the add, Id bought it before I went to look at her if Im honest lol Looking forward to some mucky hands and working out how to use her properly.

marjon · Sep 17, 2019

Welcome

Enjoy your new hobby

Your tool collection will increase and the gurus on here will talk you through most things, when needed.
If it’s just the case busted on your key you can by cases. And only 1 key is living on the edge

Enjoy her

J

Porky1 · Sep 17, 2019

marjon said:
Welcome

Enjoy your new hobby
Your tool collection will increase and the gurus on here will talk you through most things, when needed.
If it’s just the case busted on your key you can by cases. And only 1 key is living on the edge

Enjoy her

J

Thankyou Marion, 1 key will do for now, I expect Ill have to find one of those BeCM things and a couple more keys in the near future but till then, wing n a prayer.
Ive no doubt my tool collection and parts suppliers phone numbers will increase too lol

kermit_rr · Sep 17, 2019

You can get replacement keys from the dealer. That must be better than replacing the becm and all the associated faff

Porky1 · Sep 17, 2019

kermit_rr said:
You can get replacement keys from the dealer. That must be better than replacing the becm and all the associated faff

Dealer wants 250! Ill wait for a cheapie to come along

marjon · Sep 17, 2019

Porky1 said:
Dealer wants 250! Ill wait for a cheapie to come along

Sadly there is no cheap way around a new key

Don’t just buy 1 of flea bay it won’t work.

J

Hippo · Sep 17, 2019

Welcome to the forum

RangeRoller dt · Sep 17, 2019

Knowing your limitations, willingness to learn and fix yourself. Not frightened of a breakdown (p38 or personal)

You’ll be fine

brianp38dse · Sep 17, 2019

Hi and welcome

there is a member on here that will fix you key fob he is also on ebay - Mrsporty
Its not as simple as changing the becm and keys for a second hand lot, thing still need programming.

Porky1 · Sep 17, 2019

brianp38dse said:
Hi and welcome
there is a member on here that will fix you key fob he is also on ebay - Mrsporty
Its not as simple as changing the becm and keys for a second hand lot, thing still need programming.

Great! I didn't come on here for a key but I may if the price is right, thanks for the heads up.

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