go the easy route first .. check or replace or temp swap over one by one all fuses and relays applicable to ignition unit ,,, or put on diagnostics , also have a good look at main fuse box and all its connectors , all above is process of elimination and doesn't cost any thing !!!! ask around on...

theres an old wise saying "if it ain't broke don't fix it , why spend money you will need for other jobs, and on a p38 there all there waiting to test your patience and your wallet !!!! regards mozz

Hi Monkfish , your thread is excellent all step by step , its great that you done this it gives much hope to other P38 owners , following from start really pleased for you the way its all going well done mate ,,continue with the gusto you show & you Will be rewarded when you get to drive your...

sorry but I cant resist , I know you will no doubt love your mother " as we all love our mothers bless them ". its time you only let her in the other car …. but lots of love to your mother xxxxx mozz

mmmmmm, tits on a mars bar ??????? now that's a concept ive not thought about !!!!! you make me laugh tony your witt is superb and dead pan ...so funny . but now you have me intrigued ,,tits & mars bars ..yes .

Hi tony , your right as usual it will only get worse for next couple months , ive had quite a few contacting me since jan 1st , from as far as califonia , Illinois , Croatia , Russia and a few in uk. all with same problems !!!!!! from flat batterys , loss of syncs , lockouts , disabled ...

What year is it ?????? im guessing 98 ???? cheers mozz

theres various fixes but through process of elimination we can usually find the fault , ok firstly get your dad to fully charge battery up so its at its peak at 14.2 . test with volt meter as datatek said ,,,,then park it up and secure , then ask him to stand at passenger door looking into it at...

the red light is next to the "park" symbol its on the right hand side to it ,you should clearly see it , 2

why do you not have access to it , ??? is it abroad ?? it would be easier to talk you thru it whilst with the car ,so much quicker to help . cheers mozz

Hi Lukas , Does the BECM go to sleep " i.e. red light next to gear selector" once you parked up & locked car for the day does the light slowly fade and go out ???? cheers mozz

hi gunners please see your messages …. cheers mozz

well done Sam , keep up the good work , ok mate u know where we are if you need further help , kind regards Mozz

Hi Gunners & Dan ,, I agree with Dan so try his solution see how you go , I would check connectors both side in a-frames , check for damp ect green etc , dry out completely and use electrical componement spray cleaner ( NOT WD40). make sure connectors are nice & clean & dry . the wiring for...

ok fiatman , do you have owners manual or rave ??? cheers mozz also see your messages !!!!

hi sainty ,my thoughts exactly looks promising though . cheers mozz

off to specsavers tomozz

so sorry FIATMAN nearly put fatman ho ho

Hi Flatman . details of vehicle please ??? year etc etc ,, I presume its a diesel as it has preheat on display ?? is battery fully charged ?? is fob batteries ok ??? have you had battery off at all ?? finally does door switch have "clicking up/down whilst driving ?? sounds to me as " lost sync...

Hi Gunner ,, ok first , is the battery fully charged .?? what is it saying exactly on display after turning key to 1st position on ignition . ?? are batteries in fob ok ?? have you had the battery off the car after the problem started ?? finally when you were driving to shops was the door...