P38A Help with warning lights.

Sonnycbr · Jan 6, 2023

Hello again folks. It's time to sell my 2000 P38. I don't suppose I'll get much money for it but I'd like to get it as good as I can before it goes to it's new owner.
I've driven this car for over 5 years with the exclamation mark and book lights on the screen. The engine runs perfectly and I've no issues with the handling. What I'd like to do is to have these warning lights turned off.
Without buying the gizmo I need to do it myself, is it possible to hire one, do electrical workshops generally have them, or shall I just give in?
Tia.

kermit_rr · Jan 6, 2023

The book symbol on the hevac display usually means one of the blend/distribution motors isn't working
It will self clear when you fix the problem, or you can unplug the cable and it will reset

Sonnycbr · Jan 6, 2023

kermit_rr said:
The book symbol on the hevac display usually means one of the blend/distribution motors isn't working
It will self clear when you fix the problem, or you can unplug the cable and it will reset

Thanks Kermit. Which cable do I unplug, is it one behind the display?

kermit_rr · Jan 6, 2023

There's 2 together on the left, one goes to the blend motors.. it's the other one.
Pretty sure mine resets when the car goes to sleep also, if you don't mind waiting.
If it decides it needs to move a blend motor then the book will come straight back.
You can rule out low Aircon pressure, that doesn't trigger the book

Datatek · Jan 7, 2023

Sonnycbr said:
Hello again folks. It's time to sell my 2000 P38. I don't suppose I'll get much money for it but I'd like to get it as good as I can before it goes to it's new owner.
I've driven this car for over 5 years with the exclamation mark and book lights on the screen. The engine runs perfectly and I've no issues with the handling. What I'd like to do is to have these warning lights turned off.
Without buying the gizmo I need to do it myself, is it possible to hire one, do electrical workshops generally have them, or shall I just give in?
Tia.

I assume you are talking about the HEVAC display. Fix the fault and the book will disappear. Often it's caused by the distribution flap sticking or a duff blend motor. You need a Nanocom to read the fault.

Sonnycbr · Jan 7, 2023

Datatek said:
I assume you are talking about the HEVAC display. Fix the fault and the book will disappear. Often it's caused by the distribution flap sticking or a duff blend motor. You need a Nanocom to read the fault.

I'll ask my local auto electrician if he's got a Nanocom.

kermit_rr · Jan 7, 2023

Sonnycbr said:
I'll ask my local auto electrician if he's got a Nanocom.

Unlikely, as they are specific landy

Grrrrrr · Jan 8, 2023

Sonnycbr said:
Hello again folks. It's time to sell my 2000 P38. I don't suppose I'll get much money for it but I'd like to get it as good as I can before it goes to it's new owner.
I've driven this car for over 5 years with the exclamation mark and book lights on the screen. The engine runs perfectly and I've no issues with the handling. What I'd like to do is to have these warning lights turned off.
Without buying the gizmo I need to do it myself, is it possible to hire one, do electrical workshops generally have them, or shall I just give in?
Tia.

Exclamation mark sounds like handbrake switch, although I wouldn't drive anywhere with a brake warning light on.

LZIR map might show someone nearby with diag.

kermit_rr · Jan 8, 2023

Grrrrrr said:
Exclamation mark sounds like handbrake switch, although I wouldn't drive anywhere with a brake warning light on.

LZIR map might show someone nearby with diag.

I think he means on the hevac screen, it's a book and exclamation mark together, it's one symbol not 2

Datatek · Jan 8, 2023

kermit_rr said:
I think he means on the hevac screen, it's a book and exclamation mark together, it's one symbol not 2

+1 ^^^^^^^

Sonnycbr · Jan 8, 2023

kermit_rr said:
I think he means on the hevac screen, it's a book and exclamation mark together, it's one symbol not 2

That's exactly where these symbols are. What is a LZIR map?

Sonnycbr · Jan 8, 2023

Sonnycbr said:
That's exactly where these symbols are. What is a LZIR map?

Found the LZIR map, but how do I get in touch with people on there? I can see their names but no link to who they are.

Datatek · Jan 8, 2023

Sonnycbr said:
Found the LZIR map, but how do I get in touch with people on there? I can see their names but no link to who they are.

Click on the name I think and from there you can sen a private message.

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