Urgent Help required.

All,
i have a range rover p38 that has now got engine immobilized message on screen, it was working fine all week until the frost hit last night, the doors are not all opening only the drivers, so going through the pages here it says that the door locking mechanism is failing , also it does not open on the fob, only by the key. so it looks like this is the culprit, have spoken to two so call RR specialists who both said write it off and not interested in P38;s !! so two questions, 1. am i right in assuming this is the cause ? 2. does anyone know of a mobile land rover specialist that are in the Coventry area, who can fix the latch or, turn off the immobilizer etc, to say that i am gutted is a understatement, i loved the car, but all i get is negative reports from mechanics. so thinking the writing off will be the only option at this rate.

any help would be great

thanks

What year is it? Petrol or diesel? Most likely a low or flat battery problem, just needs a re-sync of the key FOB, Mozz Smith is your man for that.
The P38 is only viable if you can DIY, remember it's not a car, it's a hobby.

Datatek said:

What year is it? Petrol or diesel? Most likely a low or flat battery problem, just needs a re-sync of the key FOB, Mozz Smith is your man for that.
The P38 is only viable if you can DIY, remember it's not a car, it's a hobby.

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Sorry its a 98 4.6 petrol , i was thinking because of the cold weather its killed it, is mozz smith mobile ? as will not start cannot move it

thanks

mark

Markcb73 said:

Sorry its a 98 4.6 petrol , i was thinking because of the cold weather its killed it, is mozz smith mobile ? as will not start cannot move it

thanks

mark

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First job is get the bonnet open and check the battery voltage, if it's below 12.5 volts charge it, then PM Mozz, he'll most likely sort your problem over the phone.

Markcb73 said:

Sorry its a 98 4.6 petrol , i was thinking because of the cold weather its killed it, is mozz smith mobile ? as will not start cannot move it

thanks

mark

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Slightly locally mobile, but as you are in Coventry and he is in Manchester not that mobile. There is nothing better at showing up duff batteries than cold weather. Charge your battery fully. Download the workshop manual (link in my "How to") do the key sync as outlined in hand book.

Dont despair just yet. 99% of the early problems I had with mine were due to cold weather and low battery volts. As has been suggested get your bonnet up and stick the battery on charge. Use a smart charger if you have one so you dont have to disconnect the battery.
I'm not sure how to re sync your key for your model but hold on, somebody on here will.

itchyfeet.

check your messages !!!!!!!!!! mozz

mozz smith said:

check your messages !!!!!!!!!! mozz

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The cavalry to the rescue:car:

Mozz is on the case

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Thanks mozzy , well there is a update , have got home from work put key in doors all opened put key in ignition and started, so from this can I presume it is the door latch that is at fault ? , I thinking of not locking it until I get to the bottom of the fault so do not get this problem again ? Thanks again for advice so far

Markcb73 said:

Thanks mozzy , well there is a update , have got home from work put key in doors all opened put key in ignition and started, so from this can I presume it is the door latch that is at fault ? , I thinking of not locking it until I get to the bottom of the fault so do not get this problem again ? Thanks again for advice so far

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See, threaten the car with Mozz and it works ! If you don't lock the car you may not have the problem for long ha ha

????????? il'l leave it unlocked ???????????? obviously not a manc or a plastic scouser from the Wirral eh tomalen !!!!!!!!! ho ho ho

mozz smith said:

????????? il'l leave it unlocked ???????????? obviously not a manc or a plastic scouser from the Wirral eh tomalen !!!!!!!!! ho ho ho

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He's hoping someone will take his problem away Mozz, bit like you were a week or three ago

Datatek said:

He's hoping someone will take his problem away Mozz, bit like you were a week or three ago

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morning keith that's not nice !!!!!!! roll on april

mozz smith said:

????????? il'l leave it unlocked ???????????? obviously not a manc or a plastic scouser from the Wirral eh tomalen !!!!!!!!! ho ho ho

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Quit right Mozz, now where did he live

tomcat59alan said:

Quit right Mozz, now where did he live

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Yeah , I can do with a few parts for the p38

BensonP38 said:

Yeah , I can do with a few parts for the p38

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Give me a few days and I will PM you ha ha