I just bought a 1997 Range Rover, Wont even turn over next day of sale.

1997 Range Rover 4.0L, bought a week ago and brought it home and the next day went around the block tried out sport mode and got home had the truck running and slide the deck stereo out its aftermarket one and the truck died like it was running out of gas. It would crank but not start. Next day wouldn't even crank now. Key remote is synced with locks and shuts red light off for security but doesn't work the drivers door lock and the door lock key is different from ignition key with remote on it. I have tried swapping relays, interia switch in passenger foot panel resets, i jumped starter relay and starter works. I have checked all fuses, checked most plugs under dash behind stereo and under hood. It did have a after market car starter that I took out completely with no start after that either. Has air bag fault and 2 window faults, sometimes when messing around I see gearbox fault too once and a while. I also tried the eka code in door lock but like i said key is different than the ignition one so not sure if this will work and the stereo is aftermarket so cant enter eka code in the stereo.I dont have much cash so looking and hoping for an easy fix. I love the truck its beautiful.

Read up on RF receiver and RF interference while you're waiting for the battery to charge fully. Then try again.

If you got it from a dealer the engine is covered for 6 months.

Thought RRS first built in 2005...but a 1997 P38 with electrical problems a nightmare especially if someone been in the dash to change stereo...also fuse box is a servicible item...you got access to diagnostics?


Oh and by the way it's not a truck...its a fine piece of Land Rover technology with crap electrical designing

RRS

It’s a P38A bud.

Sounds like you need a new battery. Put a 1000cca 120ah in there

Sounds like you need to learn what car you bought in the 1st instance.......range rover sport hahaha truck hahaha

Ok great, thanks again for all the help guys lol, What is it than ? A ford mustang

Type 31 1000cca 120ah is the biggest battery you can fit. May as well get one if your keeping it judging by your pic Will still need a trickle charge now and then.

The rf receiver under the boot panel will drain your battery quickly. Disconnect the blue cable for now.

Windows need battery to stay set. From closed position, hold til completely open, release finger for 1.5 seconds, then hold close til it sets. Repeat for each window/sunroof

You need to be a bit more specific in your description of faults... the P38 needs a v, good battery once you've got that sorted come back and tell us the faults shown on dash... windows fault codes normally sorted by powering down then up...

Grrrrrr said:

If you got it from a dealer the engine is covered for 6 months.

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Merkin

AudioInstigator said:

Ok great, thanks again for all the help guys lol, What is it than ? A ford mustang

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You got a P38. A proper off-roader not like them sports or plastic pony’s

Thanks for the info people, Seems like everyone leans towards the battery with these similar issues. That would really cause all this Will try to get one.

AudioInstigator said:

Ok great, thanks again for all the help guys lol, What is it than ? A ford mustang

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It's as much a Ford Mustang as it is a Range Rover Sport or a truck.
It is not a RRS, it is not a truck , and , in case anyone encourages you otherwise, it is most definitely not a bus. It is a luxury 4x4 vehicle, with off-road capability , and a mode called 'sport'. The 'sport' mode allows the revs to be held a little longer at a higher rate. A bit like keeping a manual gearbox in lower gear , whilst you pass another vehicle, for example.. I am sure some of the others can explain in greater detail, if you wish.
Little hint, don't ask people for free help, then get cocky, when it is pointed out you have no idea which vehicle you own.
Apart from that: Welcome

AudioInstigator said:

Thanks for the info people, Seems like everyone leans towards the battery with these similar issues. That would really cause all this Will try to get one.

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It will...read all threads on P38s on here... my last ones are how it goes wrong and good...

here is a p38 that works a treat and never fails.

I wasnt being cocky, Its my first Range rover iam from canada, most drive chevys and nissans out here, the guy I bought it from said thats what it was on bill of sale. He ripped me off obviously but I do like the ....SUV

Thor 1950 said:

here is a p38 that works a treat and never fails.

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That's cause it's got no electronics

Don’t worry about editing mistakes - Will confuse future readers. We all cock up.

We’ve given you enough to get on with, learn to use the searchbar on the things we’ve mentioned. Good powerful battery will solve good deal of your issues and make it reliable in future.

AudioInstigator said:

I wasnt being cocky, Its my first Range rover iam from canada, most drive chevys and nissans out here, the guy I bought it from said thats what it was on bill of sale. He ripped me off obviously but I do like the ....SUV

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Then be happy you are not most
SUV will do but you could just call your new baby a P38 .

AudioInstigator said:

I do like the ....SUV

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Try using ‘Landy’

AudioInstigator said:

I wasnt being cocky, Its my first Range rover iam from canada, most drive chevys and nissans out here, the guy I bought it from said thats what it was on bill of sale. He ripped me off obviously but I do like the ....SUV

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Don't mind them Scottish lads, they are a bit touchy at times