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    P38 Auto gearbox selector

    Oh what a bad month, now I have problem number 3 to solve, pls help. Right the beast is a 1998 2.5 DSE Auto. Had some problems earlier this year with the Gearbox XY switch, turned out to be a dirty connection on the connector plug. Gearbix been fine except for the last month ive been having...
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    O ring videos

    Hammer & chisel mate, usually works. I bottled it with mine and went to London Range Rover independent, their the dog's bollox, cost me just over £200 inc fitting of new hevac bulbs. They done an excellent job.
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    O ring videos

    Quick question, I noticed the battery was connected as the footwell light was on. The airbag loom was removed from instrument cluster and the air bag dud not fire. I need to remove my cluster and was advised to disconnect battery in case airbag detonates or is it safe to do with ignition...
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    The electrical gremlins return

    Thank you guys, it has only started since a 600 mile journey from the south east across to north wales and back to south Wales, the weather was servere heavy rain so maybe possible water ingress. When I left work this morning all seemed ok so will check the white connector as stated by Tony.
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    The electrical gremlins return

    After a 600 mile trip around the uk without a glitch, today I start the okd girl up and the following happens. Suspension rises immediately to normal height but also glowing very, very dim is the high ride height lamp, when I push the brake pedal the offending very dim high ride light goes out...
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    Instrument cluster bulbs

    Thanks Tony, much appreciated.
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    Instrument cluster bulbs

    Hi all, Can anybody tell me if renewing the speedo instrument cluster bulbs is a simple job? I need to change the bulbs behind the temperature gauge. I'm wondering is there sufficient length on the looms behind the cluster to withdraw it, or am I looking at a pig of a job for the sake if a few...
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    Intercooler hoses

    Thanks chort, stupid question it sounds but just wanted to check.
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    Intercooler hoses

    Hi folks, Some friendly advice needed re 2.5 dse intercooler hose. First of all, call me stupid but how many hoses are there as I see one hose from the right hand side of engine injection side running from rocker box to somewhere near the front rad and on the exhaust side I see one also...
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    Engine Stalling, Alternator fault on display

    Thanks so much Keith, gonna run tests on my next day off. I will keep you posted on the out come.
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    Engine Stalling, Alternator fault on display

    Thanks Keith, I think as a safe bet I run it in to my Local independant for some diagnostics. Hoping this is not the start of sudden death with the BECM!
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    Engine Stalling, Alternator fault on display

    Just a quick update, Haven't had time to test voltage output due to weekend of work, but here are a few points I noticed today. Car has not been started since Friday, tried to day and after one shot of the glow plugs she fired up straight away and seems to be running fine...
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    Engine Stalling, Alternator fault on display

    Sorry Saint, and thanks to you too:)
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    Engine Stalling, Alternator fault on display

    Thanks Keith, I was suspecting the Alternator, I guessed as it only started playing about as soon as the message appeared. I guess i will have to dig deep in the pocket,LOL:)
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    Engine Stalling, Alternator fault on display

    Thanks Steve, here is an update, just been out to car, placed key in ignition to power up and i noticed the following, No red battery light on test at start up and warning message alternator fault, attempted to start and she fired up no problems and runs fine. switched off and switched back on...
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    Engine Stalling, Alternator fault on display

    Oops in need of help again. Here we go. P38, 2.5 DSE Was on a 120 mile round journey and car was fine but running low on fuel, due to being in remote area I had to run fuel low until a filling station was available. display was showing re-fuel - 50 miles, gauge in red. any way found a filling...
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    When i take key out of ignition it beeps and displays message.

    Yes Wammers is correct luke and his advice never fails, if it don't work, strike 3 times with club hammer, this should work.:D
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    Comments please new style alternator for P38, 2.5 M51 diesel

    Hi Guys & Dolls, Please assist Am I going nuts or what? Just been flicking through fleabay and found this Range Rover P38 2.5 DSE DT BMW M51 Alternator Valeo STC2227 | eBay Item no 130890200480 Hmmmmmmm, new style P38 alternator:fighting::screaming_bug_eye_f
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    Airbag Light

    Like Saint requires a thank you as well as datatek and warmers, there advice is top notch they always help me out. You will love wammers banter, he's funny. Datatek Keith is also top dog and very helpful. :)