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    Heater / air con blower fan

    Hi, My heater /air con fan works when it feels like it and the book logo is on when it doesn't work. pollen filters are out because they were blocked (ish) and am awaiting delivery of new ones. No loose or blown fuses, relays don't smell hot or burning, fan not blocked with anything - it...
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    my range rover is possessed

    Hi, i bought a 2.5 dt 3 months ago with electrical faults which got worse over the following 7 days. The lights stayed on even though they were switched off, the suspension dropped to the stops, the wipers wouldn't park and the central locking didn't work. I changed the fuse box in the...
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    P38s - which one?

    Hi, I've had a 98' diesel 2.5 for about three months and when it's going well it's great! I bought mine with faults so was prepared to spend a grand getting it sorted out. Mine does 30 to the gallon but you,ve got to plan ahead when coming to big hills or thinking of pulling out in front of...
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    Starting Fault

    Thanks Rick, I'll do that as soon as the rain stops! cheers kevin
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    Starting Fault

    I've got a 98' 2.5 dt which has never been great at starting. It improved a great deal after heater plugs were replaced but now is crap at starting when facing up hill or on the flat. (Facing down hill it starts great) No obvious bubbles in the clear pipe (but the pipe looks green and not too...
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    Starting Fault

    I've got a 98' 2.5 dt which has never been great at starting. It improved a great deal after heater plugs were replaced but now is crap at starting when facing up hill or on the flat. (Facing down hill it starts great) No obvious bubbles in the clear pipe (but the pipe looks green and not too...
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    seriously seriously broken???

    Hi' A little bit of water can go a long way especially under pressure and remember that the water in the expansion tank probably replaced the water lost in the burst. Look out for water in the oil or oil in the water - this will show up as a creamy appearence on the dipstick or inside rocker...
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    Air Bags

    I've only had experience with air suspension but I've read a lot of forums and 50% say go for coil springs and the other 50% say stay with air suspension. It depends on what you use it for I guess. Some say coils make vehicle sway on corners and it's rough ride - others say it's the best thing...
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    Air Bags

    Hi' Cheapest I've seen them is 240 pounds for 4 on e bay. This is for Dunlops and with free p&p. kevin
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    help please-windows not working!!

    Hi' I've got a 97 2.5 dt Range Rover which I'm certain has the same switch pack fitted. I went to a 4x4 garage to have mine put on the diagnostic tester because I had a lot of other faults as well and it cost 50 pounds plus vat. They will work the windows and roof via the diagnostic machine...
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    Fitting Cruise Control

    Hi' Thanks Wills, I'll have a look at that pronto! kevin Dunlop
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    Fitting Cruise Control

    I've recently bought a 97 2.5 diesel P38 and wondered how easy it would be to fit cruise control - either original from second hand parts or an aftermarket kit if available. I realise I'd need steering wheel, switches etc -any info on costs, suppliers and fitting would be much appreciated...
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    P38 Electrical Demons

    Hi' Sorted the problems at after 3 weeks :- I bought a cheap P38 (2,900 for a P Reg) with electrical problems (headlights stayed on when switched off, wipers wouldn't park, suspension wouldn't rise, windows, mirrors, sunroof wouldn't work and central locking intermittent. I fitted a...
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    adjustable steering column fault

    Hi' I've sussed it out now. Cable operates the column length and the fault is the ball bearing in the ratchet being stuck. Also when the column is extended the two screws are easy to get at. Kevin Dunlop
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    adjustable steering column fault

    Hi' just bought a 97 Range Rover and tried adjusting the steering wheel height. The lever worked ok and returned to its normal position but the wheel won't lock into position. I've tried taking some of the covers off around the column but the two lower screws are obstructed by a steel brace...
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    kdunlop

    Hi' I've just bought a 97' 2.5 diesel pretty cheap with electrical faults on a trade basis from a dealer. The faults are:- Sunroof and windows wont work with relevant warning lights saying these are not set. Abs warning sometimes comes on. Driver door warning says it's open when it's...