1. Musicmaker

    P38A 2.5 diesel crank sensor.

    I disconnected the plug from the sensor and the engine still started . Is this limpmode? I cant get a proper look. What size of Allen key 5mm. Thanks.
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    P38A Power steering pump not working

    Sorry Wammers. It's a 1998 P38a 2.5 diesel.
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    P38A Power steering pump not working

    The AA suggested that the timing chain may be slightly stretched or the crank & cam sensors are out of sync. going to fit a replacement power steering pump this weekend.
  4. Musicmaker

    P38A Power steering pump not working

    Yes the belt is turning the pump. I think I have two faults that I need to deal with. I am at work just now, so I'll get the AA to get the car home so that I can have a proper look at it
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    P38A Power steering pump not working

    Hi all Driving to work this morning I heard a loud metallic bang coming from under the P38. Thought I had driven over something until the engine management light came on, then problems with the auto gearbox and revs increased & decreased. When in neutral the revs went up to 1200rpm, ok in...
  6. Musicmaker

    What did you do with your Range Rover today

    Cheers Wammers & Grrrr, I didn't know that. Will need to fix the N/S mirror now lol.
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    What did you do with your Range Rover today

    My Rangie has been OK, no major issues so far. Will have to investigate why the driver side heated door mirror is constantly on when driving and an annoying buzz from rear drivers side loud speaker, traced to the radio :-)
  8. Musicmaker

    What did you do with your Range Rover today

    My P38a has been behaving itself, not one bit of bother these past few months. I wait with baited breath :)
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    Other Donating

    I would like to donate something as well. PayPal?
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    P38A what mpg do you get out of your 2.5 deisel

    Going to work in stop start traffic I average 15.8 mpg, still cheaper than public transport. longer runs I get an average of 26-29 mpg. Think I'll try what Wammers suggests reset at 50, 60, 70 just out of curiosity.
  11. Musicmaker

    What did you do with your Range Rover today

    Since I mentioned the stalling / lumpy running on my P38a DSE and giving it an 'Italian tune up', It is now running smoother than before and is giving an extra 4-5 mpg.
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    BBS guy

    I'm thinking about getting one myself. I had a look at the emulator for the Nanocom and not sure if I fully understand it, for example, 'Timing Modulation 94.37' I'm assuming this means the engine timing, but is this figure within tolerance? I'm sure it come with instructions and what read...
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    P38A P38a DSE stalling-gearbox fault on dash & autobox looks overfilled

    Yes Grrrrr, it stalled while slowing down to a junction and traffic lights. Update: Checked the oil earlier this evening, level OK. Ran the engine until it reached normal temp, ran perfectly with no signs of stalling. Gave it an Italian tune up & down the by-pass, still ran perfectly never...
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    P38A P38a DSE stalling-gearbox fault on dash & autobox looks overfilled

    Wammers, the engine was still warm. Think I'll drain some oil out when cold then top up to the marks again. I don't think that caused the stalling though. Grrrrr, brand new battery fitted a few weeks ago.
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    P38A P38a DSE stalling-gearbox fault on dash & autobox looks overfilled

    Hi all After a trouble free run on the motorway on Saturday, the Rangie stalled a few times going to work this morning, showing a gearbox fault on the message board. This happened when the car rolled a few feet while in neutral. I checked the auto box level, the ATF was halfway up the dipstick...
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    P38A Alternator Fault

    My attention seeking rangie gives me the same message as well as ABS fault. I think it's down to low battery volts.
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    P38A New drag link fitted - steering off centre

    Yeah, that might explain the slight pull to the left I can't get rid of. :oops:
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    P38A New drag link fitted - steering off centre

    What wammers said. When I changed my drag link I placed glossy mags under the wheels then adjusted until the markers on the steering box lined up as per Rave.
  19. Musicmaker

    What did you do with your Range Rover today

    The P38a passed it's MOT yesterday, with 3 advisories. 1. *slight play in n/s drag link*. (same as last year) 2. slight coolant leak (now fixed) 3. o/s sill slight corrosion. ** I told the tester that I replaced the drag link 6 months ago. His reply was not to worry as they are all like that.
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    P38A Hot start problems or stuffed battery????

    Thanks for that info, much appreciated. Like they say, every day is a school day.