mozlet · Mar 16, 2011

Dear All,

I've got a 1996 P38 4.0 SE. Got a few problems with it (quelle surprise I hear you say).

Can anyone recommend a good RR specialist in Warwickshire that I can take it to.

Whilst I'm on I might as well share the probs with you.

EAS Fault light just come on. I think it's stuck in the normal drving position. I'm thinking about a coil spring conversion. Anyone recommend it?

SRS Airbag light on. In fact no functions work at all on the steering wheel - horn, cruise control, whatever the other buttons should do. It turns alright though.

Tailgate switch is faulty - top half sometimes opens, bottom half doesn't.

Rear offside brake sticking slightly (intermittent).

Apart from that it's perfect.

And one more question. Where does the transmission box fluid go? It's showing a bit low on the dipstick but I can't find a nozzle for it. Surely it can't go in the dipstick tube? Jeez do I sound clueless or what?

Constructive comments welcome.

Mozlet

mikky140 · Mar 16, 2011

google mja, not in warickshire but not a million miles away either

dogsbody · Mar 17, 2011

Cannot recommend a spring conversion - but that's just me.
However can recommend that you buy the lead (there's a couple of guys on here making them) and download the software and/or buy an EAS KICKER from Black Box (other diagnostic companies are available) for the suspension system. That way you can not only find the fault for yourself this time but you might save more garage bills in the future. Even if you don't want to repair it yourself knowing what's wrong before you put it into a garage is always a good thing, sometimes for your wallet!

There's a rotary connector behind the steering wheel that can give these faults. Not difficult to change, posts on here.

Either just remove the switch and give it a good clean with switch cleaner or just buy a new one.

O.K. if you're asking the other questions maybe you're not a mechanic so maybe get someone else to do the brakes.

As for the box, I haven't even got a dipstick, that's progress for you!

Good luck and welcome.

Derek Ward · Mar 17, 2011

And one more question. Where does the transmission box fluid go? It's showing a bit low on the dipstick but I can't find a nozzle for it. Surely it can't go in the dipstick tube?

Yep. that's exactly where it goes. It's wide enough for the tube on the bottle to go in.

jasonhb · Mar 17, 2011

The best one in the Warwickshire area is Steve at 4x4 Reborn, they are based just outside Leamington Spa and can be reached at:-

4x4reborn.co.uk

Jason

vougese39 · Mar 17, 2011

There is me mobile and only in Leicester and will travel can do it at your house and show you plenty at the same time

mozlet · Mar 18, 2011

dogsbody said:
Cannot recommend a spring conversion - but that's just me.
However can recommend that you buy the lead (there's a couple of guys on here making them) and download the software and/or buy an EAS KICKER from Black Box (other diagnostic companies are available) for the suspension system. That way you can not only find the fault for yourself this time but you might save more garage bills in the future. Even if you don't want to repair it yourself knowing what's wrong before you put it into a garage is always a good thing, sometimes for your wallet!

There's a rotary connector behind the steering wheel that can give these faults. Not difficult to change, posts on here.

Either just remove the switch and give it a good clean with switch cleaner or just buy a new one.

O.K. if you're asking the other questions maybe you're not a mechanic so maybe get someone else to do the brakes.

As for the box, I haven't even got a dipstick, that's progress for you!

Good luck and welcome.

Thank you Dogsbody - much appreciated.

Mozlet

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