I originally asked for help with diagnosing the fault with the EAS, but then got further on while waiting for a reply, after that I thought someone might be interested in any progress I make with recreating the ECU since there was some interest in the powerfold mirrors I built. Thanks for your...

I did listen, there's a problem with the comms between my laptop and the ECU, more than likely because I'm having to run windows in a virtual machine and it's buggering the comms with the ECU. At this point it's easier (and more fun) for me to build my own ECU than it is to solve the...

It doesn't seem that complicated, 7 12v outputs (compressor, inlet & exhaust valves and 4 corner valves) and then analogue inputs for height, and a couple of digital inputs for pressure / temperature. An Arduino Uno has enough GPIO to deal with all that, and enough memory to store heights for...

As standard I can't connect to the ECU via the ODB port at all. Tried 2 different laptops, 3 different usb to serial devices, several different EAS type ODB cables and lots of different com ports. There's no communications at all. Directly to the ECU I can communicate, but can't sync. It...

Well, not being able to connect to it to diagnose problems without a very specific set of hardware / software (a windows laptop with a usb to serial connector) is annoying, and replacing it seems like a fun challenge. I've got a spare ECU heading my way from ebay as well, and I'll probably...

Okay, so when I say 'spliced in' I connected directly to the ecu connector, to cut out any possibility of a break in the wiring between the ECU and the ODB port. When connected via the ODB I get nothing back over the serial connection, just 'PP' (which I think indicates a communications...

More info: I bypassed the ODB2 And the delay relay entirely and spliced a serial cable straight into the ECU connector. I'm now getting something back, but the EAS unlock suite never syncs properly, I see a load of stuff in the Rx field but it's all 2b / 80 messages and the status stays at ''no...

Okay, I've replaced the compressor and now I want to clear the fault. I have an EAS cable and the RSW Eas unlock suite (I know the cable works on another P38). Ignition to position 2, wait til the beeping stops (4 solid lights on the dash), connect the EAS cable and initialise..... and car...

I thought as much. Is the charred wire just a symptom of the pump drawing a load of current on its way out? I've got a spare compressor I can stick on then it's time to break out the soapy squirt bottle! Cheers!

Hi all. My EAS has been mostly fine for the 6 months or so I've had the car, but since the weather has turned colder I've noticed it's been going down overnight and then taking a while to sit back up in the morning. Today however I've had the dreaded '35mph slow' message and the car refuses to...

Every time it rains I get water pouring into my passenger (Left hand) footwell via the gap in the trim where the ODB2 Socket is. I've had the pollen filter out on that side and it's dry at the front (ie: the end nearest the removable cap / cover) but wet through at the back (the end buried in...

So the ones I've got are hotter than the recommended BPR6EIX, guess they're going back! Cheers all.

Hi All, I used an NGK part finder online and it recommended the BPR5EIX for the thor engine on LPG, but then a different part finder recommended the BPR6EIX. What's the difference between those two? I ordered the 5s before I spotted the other part finder, will the work okay or should I...

Sorry, I should have said it's a Thor, a 2001 vintage. My main concern is the LPG system. It's a dual vapouriser, so has two sets of pipes running over the top of the Plenum which a) reduce the amount of room I have to get my hands down the back of the engine but also b) make me more wary of...

Howdo all, I'm looking at changing the plugs & leads on my 4.6 V8 for a set of magnecores. I've been advised that changing the leads is much easier if you take the inlet plenum off the top to give you more room to play with. However, that seems a lot of work. One mitigating factor is that I...

Ah, they don't look any different than the standard mirrors really.... Well, the disco2 mirrors are slightly smaller than the P38 ones, so these are a bit smaller, but unless you're looking for them you wouldn't notice any difference. I realised after finishing up that you could probably use...

I finally got round to writing this up: https://tall-paul.co.uk/2018/11/15/p38-part-2-folding-wing-mirrors/

I have a 2001 P38 with stock suspension. I drive almost exclusively on the road, not got the time or inclination to go traipsing about off road. I'm fairly happy with the ride, but it does tend to feel like it's about to tip over if you take a corner at any speed.... now I know there's going...

As title says really, what's recommended for HT leads for a 4.6 running on LPG? Are the magnecores worth the extra cash, or just go with the standard ones? Standard set is £27.99 from P38 Spares, the Magencore 8mm ones are £129.99. I don't have any specific problems with my ignition, other...

I've been after a set of Gen IIIs for a couple of months now, but the price is, as you say, off putting. £100 a corner seems about right, I'd be in for a set at that price.