Datatek
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Not in France
P38 starting problems
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shaunm41
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Sorted this, got some Bosch ones from a website called micks garage based in Ireland. Around £40 delivered. 2 or the ****part ones fitted previously were cracked, one was all bubbled and distorted and other 3 had seen better days.. Never use britpart glows..
Now starts cold perfect after one heat
Now starts cold perfect after one heat
Rachelkgr
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I had the same box on mine, but am going to refit it. As takes a while to restart. Mine has a external resister also. Should that be removed then? Why? There is a little yellow led on my circuit board (not red like the one in the post I quoted from) when does that light?
Datatek
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The external resistor is most likely to modify to time the hot start is active. I would expect the LED to light when the hot start is active.
Rachelkgr
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Thanks hun . Refitted again this morning. Car starts hot now on the button. Let's hope this type of box does not substitute cold start settings permanently!
Datatek
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Easy enough to check if you have a meter
shaunm41
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Can anyone give me any pointers on changing the heater o rings plz? Going to attempt it tomorrow. Did one about 4 yrs ago but can't remember how it went
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Holy Thread Hijack...
A post about O Rings in a Thread on a non-starting P38....
May be Saint, but he is this thread starter
(Sure better to just have a look around at the numerous similar issues first)
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Hi guys,
This is my first communication with you all.
I also had this 'hot start' issue with my Range Rover 1997 2.5 DSE for the last 2 years or so. I went through BMW forums looking for a remedy and nothing worked. I also fitted the ebay solution that didn't work for long. Finally I got the advise from the p38 forum that solved my issue by advancing the inj pump..
You got to turn the injection pump towards the engine by about 2 mm or more. Mine worked at 4 + mm. It's a matter of removing the intake manifold then loosening 3 nuts that hold the inj. pump. Then put a long screw driver or a rod between the injector pipes and push towards the engine.
It worked for me & it should for you all too.
rgds
kapila
This is my first communication with you all.
I also had this 'hot start' issue with my Range Rover 1997 2.5 DSE for the last 2 years or so. I went through BMW forums looking for a remedy and nothing worked. I also fitted the ebay solution that didn't work for long. Finally I got the advise from the p38 forum that solved my issue by advancing the inj pump..
You got to turn the injection pump towards the engine by about 2 mm or more. Mine worked at 4 + mm. It's a matter of removing the intake manifold then loosening 3 nuts that hold the inj. pump. Then put a long screw driver or a rod between the injector pipes and push towards the engine.
It worked for me & it should for you all too.
rgds
kapila
Datatek
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That's a bit hit and miss IMO, better to re-time it correctly.
