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Hi Chaps, 2001 P38 with a problematic radio. When the cars been washed or after heavy rainfall the radio cuts out after 5/10 minutes for the next 3 or 4 days. The CD and tape still work though. It will cut back in temporarily sometimes when going around a corner or braking sharply. Seems like...

Hi All, not posted for a while. Pressed the auto program button to demist on 2001 P38 this morning and pressed again after a couple of minutes to switch back off after screen had cleared. The heater carried on running for about ten minutes until engine was turned off. When I restarted the car...

2001 2.5 DT When I turn the engine off and remove key the Ignition Key In fault comes up when I close the door so won't lock on the remote. Locks on the key no problem and open's up on the remote and starts ok. Only just happened this morning and had no previous problem so a bit bemused with...

Hi Chaps Radio on my 2001 P38 keeps cutting out after 25 minutes or so.Still get the display on the screen but no noise exept speakers crackling if I turn the volume control.Leave it for 45 minutes and it will work again for another 25. Any advice grateful.:confused:

Hi All, My apologies if this has been asked before. Got a P38 2001 with 62k doing about 100 miles a week. The air bags are starting to look a little sorry for themselves but have no leaks and suspension is doing what it should do. What sort of mileage should these generally be replaced at or is...

Hi Chaps,couple of probs with my 2001 2.5 DT. Firstly the central locking every now and again starts activating on its own as I'm driving along.Not every journey but getting more frequent.Car opens/locks with remote or key no problem. Secondly the Traction Control/ABS fault comes up on dash...

Hi Chaps, whats the situation if the battery goes flat on my 2001 2.5 diesel. I am leaving it at the airport for two weeks but not parking it myself ( valet parking) so I can't put my solar trickle charge on battery. I'll have a booster pack in boot on my return and will have EKA to hand. Bit...

Fellow Sufferers, Has anyone had to change the pipe (part ESR 3921) which runs from the auto box down to the cooler (little one underneath n/s headlight). It's leaking at two points so have ordered a new one. I'm a little bit concerned about the ali thread on the cooler when I undo the steel...

Hi Chaps, Low screen wash keeps coming up on dash on my P38 2001. Level is topped up and washers working no problem. Not the end of the world but still winding me up, any ideas are more than welcome.

Hi Chaps I've got to leave the 2001 2.5DT at Gatwick for a week shortly and have concerns of it starting when returning. Recently had problems with battery running low and knocking out BeCM/ECU. Had a security Re-Learn and fitted a new YWY500170 Receiver to rectify. The battery seems ok and...

Hi Guys, 2001 BMW diesel which I parked up last night with no problems. Came out this afternoon opened up ok with fob and no warning lights on dash. Glow light went out ok but engine turned over without firing and batt eventually went flat. Tried to jump it of wifes car but no joy. Had no...

2001 2.5 diesel which is fairly new to me.Temperature gauge stays at 1st white line just out of the blue and stays there on a long run.Also the viscous fan is working straight from starting, is this the norm? Limited knowledge so any advice gratefully received. Cheers.

Recently accquired 2.5 DT 2001, first day or two there was a beep when central locking was opened or shut through the keyfob. Then the beep stopped so new batteries were put into fob but still no beep. Any ideas as first RR. Cheers