So the Mrs tells me :(:(:(

Hi Wammers, thanks for the info - just to clarify, there is no point me getting a stalk with the buttons, as it's unlikely that my lowly DT will have the correct BECM?

Ok, I tested and I'm back to the original post - it does lock and unlock off the key (when not set by the fob!) Hopefully after work tomorrow I'll do some wiring tracing/testing using the info above to see what's what. I shall report back!

Cheers for the info, I'll give it a bash when I'm back off my hols and have got a stalk

That's a great offer, thanks very much - I'm in no rush whatsoever, so if you could swing by next time you are in the area that would be grand - the kettle is always on and I'll gladly give you some beer money (or some beers!)! I'll PM you my details over :D

Interesting, thanks for the info! I'll try unlocking with the fob, then locking and then unlocking with the key next time I head out - see if everything works that way!

If the car is in an alarmed state (I assume it is, it had been locked with the fob), would all of the doors not unlock off the key? Appreciate the help, thanks!

Bit of an update on this - it turns out that the drivers door key *doesn't* operate all of the locks (must have had a brain fart and thought I had tested it....), just the drivers door itself. Pressing the 'pin' on the inside of the door operates the central locking correctly. Would this...

Yep, have a couple of them in the watchlist. Off on my hols the week after next, so I'll look into it when I get back. See if there is anyone local and friendly who would look at the BECM in return for a few beers for me :D

Oh, and thanks for all the assistance and help everyone, it's much appreciated :)

Peering down the stalk, it looks as though the switches are modular as there are the sockets to accept the buttons in there. I wonder if just bunging the buttons in to my stalk would work (and turning it on in the BECM if required)... Might go and browse ebay, see if there are any cheap stalks...

Upon closer inspection, instead of buttons, there are a couple of plastic blanking caps in the end of the stalk.... It helps when you look at these things in the daytime, I thought the 'buttons' were a bit stiff.... :rolleyes:

I'll have another look tomorrow, I could be wrong. Doesn't sound like me though :D EDIT: I don't have a handbook, but I did look at RAVE which has an owners handbook section - was for a '99 model though IIRC - just doing a sanity check really I guess

Cheers, mine does seem pretty basic (less to go wrong?!), so I suspect it's not on. I won't lose any sleep over it, just wanted to make sure I wasn't being too 'special'! Cheers, Martin

Did all P38s come with the ability to display MPG, tank range and the like? I've either not yet figured out how to display it, or there's something wrong with my 1997 DT! From what I've read, it's the buttons that you press in at the end of the indicator stalk, is that all there is to it, or is...

Well, I've finally had it out on the road today, and there was no slippage whatsoever. Granted I've only done 22 odd miles, but fingers crossed, everything seems fine so far! :D

@Ratae - I always forget the one important detail! 1997 P38 2.5DT @al-one-arm - They are all bl**dy white, not sure why LR decided on that one.... All the tailgate lights work though @Orangebean - Thanks for the wiring diagram and the details, I'll give that a bash next time the weather isn't...

I've had a look through a load of posts, and just want to check that my reasoning is sound... Pressing the tailgate button does nothing, it has to be opened with a handy piece of wire that the PO left for me. My diagnostic procedure thus far: Check that all doors lock and unlock from fob and...

Thanks for replying, will send you a PM @rathomas

I have a single 15x10 wheel if it's any use?