What does the ECU temp sensor do? I have an ongoing cold start propblem on mine (4.0) and am looking for some kind of temp sensor to replace which won't let it start below 5 deg!

Who do you use now out of interest? I have used Sayers a bit for my P38 and they are reasonable but don't seem to be able to diagnose electrical/sensor faults that well Josh

Also, can anyone tell me what these fault codes mean or what I need to replace to cure these issues? See photo...

This is still a problem but getting worse, it's now 6 degrees and it won't start. However I have managed to clarify that the engine IS turning but not catching and firing. Any thoughts? Could it be coils? Lately when starting it runs a bit lumpy and smells every rich before clearing to smooth...

So did you buy one OP?

Wammers how much of a job is it to sort this? Forgive my mechanical ignorance....

Thanks for replies. Still have this problem sporadically. Usually when temp is in minus figures. If it's warmer it starts. Starter spinning, engine not turning at all. Parts I'm considering replacing : starter motor, leads, coil pack? 99 4.0 THOR with Turner block. Also strange but I did have...

I don't think you need to spend that much but there are a few retailers who seem to think smart late P38s are creeping up. My biggest worry would be engine and box. If you can find a private one with these issues sorted then the rest seems to be fixable with a decent Indy and not blow the bank.

Maybe its getting rid of something of relative luxury for pittance. Certainly if mine went boom I would be gutted to let it go for what it would be then worth.

That is what has happened with mine. I will order parts, some paint and get it done. Its a very 90s Peugeot sound when your colleague pulls open the door and just as the smell of leather hits their nose they are greeted with *CRACK*

did you get a phone photo?

One of the reasons I bought a P38 was the sheer number of them still about here in London. I think to myself 'they can't be that bad/hard to maintain for reasonable money if everyone is still using them' Maybe this is naive but I haven't regretted buying mine. There are also loads of P38s...

Aha - many thanks Wammers. I will have a look at the door today to see if I need to replace the assembly inside the door. Does this always need doing?

Does anyone know of a proper sort for this door cracking noise. I know the worn pin/bad design causes it but can I just get new parts? (ie where to buy new parts rather than just beating in a bigger pin) The noise really ruins the entry and exit to the otherwise lovely car!

Thanks wammers. The fact I had to read that twice to understand it scares me. Maybe I'll keep using it until it fails and just start worrying more about the small puddle of coolant forming in the drivers footwell...

I am pretty sure the engine was turning but I didn't want to keep the starter going too long for fear of damaging it. How can I lubricate the sprung starter gear?

Hi all thanks for the responses - had to go away for a few days hence the silence. I got back in the car today (and it is much warmer) and the car fired first time. Was it just the cold stopping it starting? Sounded and felt to me like the starter was spinning but nothing else but difficult to...

Do you think it needs a tap even if it sounds like the starter is spinning? I thought it might be fuel pump or something not getting fuel into the engine?

Hi all Having what I think is a cold start issue on my 99 4.0 - battery is fine, starter is spinning like a top, but it won't take and start. Where next to look? Yes it has fuel.... It was fine yesterday and it was equally cold (5deg) Will have to call the AA unless I can discover the...

Another for Sayers near Heathrow for me. Traditional garage set up, very genuine. Had everything in there from an S2 safari to an L322 SC.