Really annoying P38 issues

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Hi, i've just purchased a 99 P38 HSE. I've had it a few weeks now and a few really small but annoying things have happened;

1. The bulb on the clock has stopped. I cannot see any way of getting to it.
2. There is an anoying virbrating noise from the clock when the ignition is in the II position and whilst driving. Turning the radio up helps.

3 The 'key low battery' message has appeared on the dash when turning the car on. ( Have replaced both keys with 2 set of batterys, re-sync etc.)

Before i take a screw driver to it this weekend, any ideas?

Thanks in advance
 
Clock bulb is fairly easy to get to: remove centre console switch pack; remove gear lever surround; remove two side panels; remove five screws holding fascia and it comes away, the bulb is inserted into the back of the clock.

Having written all that it sounds complicated, but all you need is a screwdriver and the workshop manual, which I can't recommend getting enough.

Can't help on others - sounds like the clock may be on its way out, plenty on eBay.
 
The "key low battery" indication may be because the receiver which picks up the signal from the fob is not seeing a strong enough signal.

This could be because the previous owner has disconnected the antenna from the unit to stop it being "woken up" by spurious signals from other sources, such as wireless routers, mobile network transmitters etc., which can cause a flat battery.

The unit in question is mounted behind one of the side panels in the boot area (can't recall which side). I'm sure someone will along shortly with more info.

Good luck.
 
Jay-4.6HSE said:
3 The 'key low battery' message has appeared on the dash when turning the car on. ( Have replaced both keys with 2 set of batterys, re-sync etc.)
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I had this message appear, replaced the battery only to get the same message about a week later. Not sure why the 'new' battery was no good, but I ignored it only to find myself locked out of the car and needing to get the EAK code to get in and start the bloody thing.

If the system tells you to replace the battery, I would do it regardless, a few pence for a battery is cheap compared to the hassle of being stuck somewhere with a car that refuses to do anything.
 
Jay-4.6HSE said:
3 The 'key low battery' message has appeared on the dash when turning the car on. ( Have replaced both keys with 2 set of batterys, re-sync etc.)
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Definitely related to the RF receiver issue. Check your service history logs and receipts for RF Receiver part YWY500170. If it hasn’t been replaced, then you’ll need to take it to an LR dealer or independent garage for fitting, or if you’re feeling brave do it yourself. This part costs £140 Inc VAT.
 
My clock (& window-pack) failed to light up, I was just about to 'attack' it wiv me spanners when I thought I'd give them a 'whack' everything been working perfect ever since!!
 
Thanks for your replys, ill have a look at the panels this weekend.

Will it be the offside as there are subs/cd changer on the other?
 
Before launching into panel destruction mode just replace the batteries in the remote again.

I had the key low message and replaced the batteries with some new ones only to get the same message re-appear a week or so later. Being a lazy type of young person that I am I debated what to do and went and bought another set of batteries from a photography shop that I was passing. They were Energizer ones, since replacing them again Ive had no troubles at all.

So it might not be the RF receiver. Just replace the batteries with another set and while inside the key make sure the contacts are clean. You have to remember that the batteries could of been sitting on the shelf for ages and might just be rubbish from the off so to say. Reason I chose to get the next set from a photography shop is because that size of battery is used in lots of photographic equipment so they have a constant new stock of batteries from their supplier.

As I said, a new set in place of the other new set solved my issues, suggest you try it before messing around with taking the boot to pieces.

-Wills :)
 
wills said:
Before launching into panel destruction mode just replace the batteries in the remote again.

I had the key low message and replaced the batteries with some new ones only to get the same message re-appear a week or so later. Being a lazy type of young person that I am I debated what to do and went and bought another set of batteries from a photography shop that I was passing. They were Energizer ones, since replacing them again I've had no troubles at all.

So it might not be the RF receiver. Just replace the batteries with another set and while inside the key make sure the contacts are clean. You have to remember that the batteries could of been sitting on the shelf for ages and might just be rubbish from the off so to say. Reason I chose to get the next set from a photography shop is because that size of battery is used in lots of photographic equipment so they have a constant new stock of batteries from their supplier.

As I said, a new set in place of the other new set solved my issues, suggest you try it before messing around with taking the boot to pieces.
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Normally I'd agree, but he's already replaced both keys with 2 sets of batteries and then re-sync'd them.....doesn't sound like a battery issue to me. Whether they are old stock or not, they should work at least for a few hours or days at the very least. Your suggesting that batteries on shelves are pretty much dead pretty much before they've even been bought. Now if that was really the case, that's some VERY VERY VERY old batteries! Therefore my reasoning is the RF receiver....and we all know how problematic that is if you still have the original part on the car.
 
What I think is happening, and I can speak from experience, is that the key fob is sending its RF signal to the car which is being interrupted by other spurious RF signals which can be anything from CCTV RF signals in car parks, Wi-Fi routers, home garage openers and even simple pound shop indoor weather stations.

When this happens, the signal is received by the RF receiver on the car but only half or maybe less of the original signal making the RR think the batteries are low. This then reports this to the driver on the dashboard.

The original part number AFR1953, was totally defective from day one and should have been replaced free of charge by Land Rover once it was found to be the culprit back in 2004.

What you need to do is purchase the final revision part number YWY500170 and it will cure it instantly.
 
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