Recent content by RC51Rider

Agreed - I missed the low idle issue, I was referring to the apparent inability to pull away as described in the original post.

I had exactly this problem on a P38 I bought. After much checking of all the usual stuff on the engine I discovered the problem was low oil level in gearbox.

What a horror story. Came across this description of what can happen on the TDV8 engines when the turbo leaks oil. - Basically it can fill up the intercooler and then lock up the engine when it sucks it in. Also replacing the turbos is an engine out job...

Update: Thanks to everyone for their help and suggestions. To summarise my problems were as follows EAS,ABS,SRS,TC, Airbag messages came up on the dash but then not be there when restarting. Sometimes the messages were accompanied by alternator fault. Sometimes the messages would be...

Thanks. Its a 97 so I know I should have part No. AMR6477G just wondered if 99 part No. YQE103420G and 00 part No. YQE000010G are backwards compatible. Fortunately AMR6477G is more common place and seems to be cheaper where the seller recognises a difference.

Thanks guys, I confirmed that the ignition is coming from the BECM as it should. Will take a chance with a second hand fuse box, although I notice most breakers on flebay don't seem to be aware the fuse box change fo MY99 and MY00 - or is there a chance that earlier (pre 99) DSE's don't mind...

Hi wammers, Same issue on relay 2 - power on 30 but not on 86. Then checked the 5A fuse F24 for ABS. No power on input side of the fuse. Looks like this fuse powers the ABS ECU (or the ALB ECU as RAVE calls it in the electrical trouble shooting manuals) which would explain the non responsive...

To clarify, there is power to the ABS relay on connection 30, but no power to the coil on the relay (connection) 86.

I understand that ABS speed sensors provide the signal to the speedo. I had this was working prior to the fault I now have, which is the ABS pump not operating when the ignition is on or with the engine running and the braking system is depressurised. I have a Nanocom, but it just isn't giving...

No luck on the ODBII plug. However I have established that the ABS pump is working by removing the pump relay and jumping 30 to 87 on the socket. 85 is also connected to ground. 86 however has no power. I know this is ignition controlled, but can anyone tell me where the connection on 86 go...

I should add that the ABS ECU does not show any faults, however although the Nanocom is communicating with the ECU is doesn't show anything under settings either, ciuld the ECU be duff? They seem quite cheap on eBay are the petrol and Diesel ones the same? Not much point sorting the ABS though...

Fitted a new battery and initially it looked like this had fixed the problem. Then the ABS fault came up on startup with no pressure in the system. (Brakes still working just depressurised). Got the short distance home and parked up overnight. Go to start it this morning and it just spins over...

1997 P38 DSE. I have recenty been getting EAS,ABS,SRS,TC messages come up on dash and speedo stops working. The fault usually come up whilst driving, if I drive on, they usually disappear in about half a mile. The alternator has been replaced (after the messages started) as its output was a...

that was quick - thanks.

Hi guys, I'm replacing my engine oil cooler and pipes on my DSE. I've just got to the re-assembly stage and I'm not sure which way around they attach to the filter assembly. I think the top cooler hose goes to the left and the bottom hose goes to the right Can anyone confirm if this is correct...