1) No LPG on my car. 2) 8 new plugs were fitted in June during the service, I did take them out last night but they looked ok, leads how do I test them? 3) Havnt done anything with the MAF sensor but if that was duff would it not log a DTC? I do remember in the past disconnecting the MAF sensor...

Hi, Driving along in my 1997 P38a 4.0 V8 the other day and went to overtake somebody and struggled to get power, got to around 2500rpm and I could feel the engine struggling, feels like the brakes are stuck on when trying to accelerate. Doesn't do it all the time, but it did happen again on...

Hi All, bit of feedback to close this one off, replaced the ignition switch and now all is well. Glad it was the switch and not the fob(s), would have been unlucky to have both fobs go down at the sametime and would have been a much more expensive repair as the fobs are pretty expensive...

How do I turn off passive immobilisation, I do have a couple of contacts I could try, presume I need a T4 and then somewhere in there (guess under security or BeCM) there is a facility to change the settings? Aerial for the receiver is all connected and as Wammers says to have two fault fobs...

I have had the car for a number of years, problem happens regardless of whether the gear is in P or N. Problem has been there as long as I can remember, I thought it was normal until a friend of mine pointed out that his P38 Range Rover doesnt say engine disabled everytime you go to start the...

Thank you for this information, I would tend to lean more on the side of the coil being defective rather than the remote handset(s), as I have two working handsets and this problem occurs with both of them, unless I am really unlucky and both handsets are dodgy!

I have checked the RF receiver in the rear quarter panel area this morning and its all connected so possibly a dodgy ignition switch? I can always start the engine so I am never left stranded but its a pain getting in the car turning the key and getting engine disabled press remote all the time...

I really hope not as both the drivers and passenger latches have been replaced in the past month (it was doing it before the latches were replaced)

1997 Gems 4.0. So I go to the car, press the remote which unlocks the car, get in the car put the key into the ignition and turn the key expecting the engine to start and all I get is beep beep Engine Disabled Press Remote showing on the IPK. Press the remote with the key in the ignition and...

Mine is 4.0 SE (Gems), tan cloth Interior, manual heater dials with no air con, no sunroof, 16" wheels, literally a base spec which is the reason why I purchased it. Not one of these fancy HSE models with every extra, all that leads to is costly repairs IMO :p

Just to close this one off I fitted a new front passenger side door latch today and thankfully the bouncing locks have stopped so guess those micro switches were playing up in the old latch.

Thank you I will try the test. Can these latches be overhauled and repaired (not sure if there is a repair kit available) or is the only option an expensive new latch?

Yep I marked up the prop so it all went back together in the same place as removed.

Bit of an update, replaced all 4 UJs at the weekend, its certainly helped improve the situation. Also changed the front diff pinion seal whilst the prop was off as it had a slight leak and checked the front and rear diff oil. Oil was clean and clear, no burnt smell to it and no metal particles...

Morning All, Have a strange issue on my 1997 P38a Range Rover which I am hoping somebody can advise me on or give me some pointers. Sometimes when I get out of the car and close the door the locks activate on their own (go down and back up again) without me pressing the remote. Is this likely...

Thanks All, will be replacing the UJs regardless now after hearing the horror stories about them. I have never changed them and as the car is 20 years old I am sure replacing them will do no harm. Regarding the viscous test I initially made the error of leaving the gearbox in P, no wonder it...

Thanks to all who have advised so far. I have checked the UJs on the props, no play in them but reading the posts on here I might just replace them anyway as a precaution as I have had the car for a while and they have never been replaced before. Can anyone recommend the best place to get them...

Thank you both I will definitely check the UJs. I apologise I did check the viscous coupling, with one front wheel lifted off the ground I was able to turn the wheel using a socket on one of the wheel nuts so I think the viscous coupling is OK? I was told if the viscous was seized there would...

Looking for some advice if possible please. I have a P38 Range Rover 4.0 Auto, its a 1997MY with the GEMS engine if that makes any difference. I have 3 issues, maybe they are related, I dont know thats why I thought I would post on here to gather some opinions. Problem 1 - When I am...

Trans fluid is good as it was changed back in April along with the filter, issue was there before the fluid was changed though and remained after it was changed. Engine mounts havnt been changed.....yet