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Hi Wammers,I will thsnk you again. chris

Hi Wammers thank you for your input,I will get battery tested today as the cps was replaced at the end of last year could it be faulty?Any way of testing it?I know you said cps wiring could be faulty do you have any pointers where you would start testing looking first? I appreciate your...

Hi orangebean I will complete battery tests later today after work. Thanks again for your time. chris

Hi Gents/wammers.i have done some battery tests and this has been the outcome. 1 engine off all ancillaries on volts across batt is 11.7 v and dropping. 2 engine at idle no ans on 13.8 v across batt. 3 engine at 2000 rpm ancillaries on 13.3v across battery 4 engine at 2000 rpm ancillaries off...

All the best rooting for you all. chris

Hi Grrrrrr thanks for the input.When the rev counter is bouncing all over the place what actually happens is the rev counter needle falls to zero. engine then revs high 2000 to 3000 rpm the crazy part is when the rev counter comes back into play everything is fine then when the rev counter...

Hi Orangebean thank you very much for this test sheet ive got a place to start from thanks chris

Thanks orange beam.Do you have a Nanocom? thanks chris

Thanks for your input just need some direction with the Nanocom, Thanks chris

Ok how to test with nanocom guys. thanks chris

hi Dan checked the voltage and its 13.45 without ancillaries and with everything turned on at 2000rpm it drops to12.58 you may have something.Is there a positive test to condem the fip? cheers chris

Hi ladies and gents,Ive managed to purchase a 2nd hand Nanocom and purchased the p38 diesel unlock codes.Where do I start?im at a loss with electronics Advice greatly appreciated/ My Rangie is off the road as its become a night mare and is dangerous to drive in my honest opinion.Problem is the...

Hi Saint.This reminds me of the times I heard all the horror stories regarding the p38 and like a muppet I listened and stayed well clear wish I had not listened and followed my gut instinct.Go for it mate. cheers chris

Hi Grrrrr I will do.Just finished work p38 drove home fine. I did smell a sort of electrical burning smell from the fuse box yesterday.Off work Monday so shall try and get some investigating. thanks again guys cheers chris

Thanks guys.just finished work and the p38 did it again started and had no rev counter and engine revs where high also rear suspension dropped to axle waited 15 mins and it was good as gold all the way home.Nanocom is going to be my first purchase when the funds are available.Thanks again guys...

Hi wammers,can you advise on the nanocom diags that will suit my needs best.Many thanks again.Was looking at the lynx and other diags glad I waited. cheers chris

Hi Wazzajnr I hear what your saying I thought that most common faults showing up on a 21 year old p38 would have been encountered one way or another by the p38 fraternity.looks like diags is a must if you don't want your ass slapped with dealers diag costs.Other fault that's happened is when the...

Hi Pwood North Lanarkshire near Glasgow.Personal and family commitments take over I'm sure you know how it goes.And P38 is a product I always wanted the horror stories that I used to hear from others steered me clear until i got the chance of this 2.5 1997 dse.I feel to save on £££££and keep...

Hi guys replaced the cps today.still the same faults occur mil light even more noticeable with every gear change.Could this be the 4 th injector?is there a way to check it?Thanks for all your help.Really like the p38 wish I had made the jump sooner. cheers chris

Hi wammers I'm listening I will not disturb the CPS bracket.I will have a look at the wiring to the sensor.Time to take her off the road its getting to stressful to drive when this fault occurs. cheers chris