1. MatP38

    P38A P38 , Fuse 9 keeps blowing , front electric windows

    Yeah mate , I got in there last night and found some Kentucky fried wire ! Now the fault is clear and fuse is holding . Time to knock the top off a couple of frothie ones !! Until next time .
  2. MatP38

    P38A P38 , Fuse 9 keeps blowing , front electric windows

    Hey mate, So I thought it might be the window sticking but its not that . I applied some silicone and its running freely but still the fuse popped . I had the car off and went to replace the fuse and she gave a big pop and blew the fuse right away (20amp). Im not sure what my next move should...
  3. MatP38

    P38A P38 , Fuse 9 keeps blowing , front electric windows

    Thanks, I think its the glass not running freely in its guides . Ill get the silicon spray on to it .
  4. MatP38

    P38A P38 , Fuse 9 keeps blowing , front electric windows

    Hi All, My P38 4.6, Having a reoccurring problem with Fuse 9, it keeps blowing and my front electric windows stop operating , I have replaced the fuse twice but want some advice on where the problem stems from . Regards Matthew
  5. MatP38

    Door lock error, immobilised fault

    Thanks for the information ! Yes I will be keeping the truck , recently drove from Byron Bay to Melbourne ( 20 hours ) and she didn't miss a beat , such a nice ride ! I will replace the latch . Here are some images of the door . Do you happen to know the part number I will be chasing ? Thanks
  6. MatP38

    Door lock error, immobilised fault

    My 1998 p38 4.6 has an ongoing door lock problem . The fobs are long gone so I manually lock / unlock the truck . I have not been able to confidently lock the truck lately , it locks fine but upon unlocking I can be restricted to just the drivers door unlocking , the rest remain locked and I get...
  7. MatP38

    P38A Engine Immobilised

    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} I believe the micro switch is faulty . Sometimes when I manually lock the truck the central locking fails and I am only able to operate the drivers door lock. When I fiddled...
  8. MatP38

    P38A Manual air lines installed, EAS

    Got it , I will change asap ! thanks
  9. MatP38

    P38A Engine Immobilised

    My email address is PM, Im thinking of covering my receiver in tinfoil as the problem seams to happen when in a public car park ( happened again today but I used the method I had previously used and it started) What do you think ?
  10. MatP38

    P38A Manual air lines installed, EAS

    Thank you !
  11. MatP38

    P38A Engine Immobilised

    That's it , I was wondering where the misunderstanding came from . Im yet to meet a woman named Mozz !
  12. MatP38

    P38A Manual air lines installed, EAS

    have just purchased a p38 1998 petrol and got it back on the road. When I got her she had been taken off the EAS system and a bi pass, manual air lines installed . I want to get it back on the EAS but in the mean time Im trying to work out the tank / air line system as she keeps dropping in the...
  13. MatP38

    P38A Engine Immobilised

    I got her mobile , Not sure what occurred , I disconnected the battery and reconnected it with key in position II then did the code and she came to life .
  14. MatP38

    P38A Engine Immobilised

    I have been researching this problem but nothing has worked so far . I have a 1998 p38 petrol , When I purchased the car the key fob buttons had been removed. I just lock and unlock the truck manually . Today I got an Engine Immobilised message . As I cant use the fob I went straight to the...
  15. MatP38

    GEARS not engaging

    Could have been towed at the mechanics
  16. MatP38

    GEARS not engaging

    Yes correct ! Thanks for your help with this problem , Yesterday was a good day , I got her registered and road worthy , Ive got myself a multi meter and am staying away from auto electricians and mechanics. I will be an active member on here instead . You will be hearing from me ! cheers lads
  17. MatP38

    GEARS not engaging

    Some Yahoo had put a fuse in slot 11 , whipped it out and problem solved ! cheers
  18. MatP38

    GEARS not engaging

    This is what is happening to mine .
  19. MatP38

    GEARS not engaging

    Hi , I just incountered another issue with the truck (1998 p38 petrol 4.6) . It wouldn't start (immobilised error ) so I keyed in the code to the drivers door and she fired up in park but when I tried to put it into drive it would not enguage , then when I tried to put it back in park it gives...
  20. MatP38

    P38A Electrical Short , how to find it ?

    Hi Marty , thanks for your help . I just incountered another issue with the truck . It wouldn't start (immobilised error ) so I keyed in the code to the drivers door and she fired up in park but when I tried to put it into drive it would not enguage , then when I tried to put it back in park it...