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Hi The starter motor died on my 2000 P38 V8. I was a bit busy so let the garage next door change itAfter they reconnected the battery the keys needed syncing which was done but the engine will not turn. I have checked fuse 40 and the relay is clicking but no feed onto the solenoid. The solenoid...

Hi Replaced the left hand blend motor today. Wasn't a big deal EXEPT I was installing the glove box and shut it and now it won't open. I think the release cable has come adrift. Does anyone know how to open it so I can rectify the cable problem. Thanks Mik

Hello I hope someone can tell me where to start on this one. I hadn't driven my V8 classic for about 4 weeks . I drove it about 6km and it was just fine. Did a bit of shopping and it started ok. It then started missing, this got worse and I just made it to the top of my drive and it died. There...

Hi Could anyone tell me the Unipart oil filter ref number for a V8 Classic/P38. Regards Mik

Hi I hope someone can help me out. My P38 wipers have stopped working on intermitent, slow and wash, they only work on fast. I got the low washer fluid warning, switched the wipers to intermitent pressed the wash button they washed and parked and then zilch. I have a 1250km drive home from...

Hello I have a leakey evaporator on my P38. Has anyone had this replaced and if so how much did it cost? Where is the best place to source one? Is the heater matrix plastic if not might it be a good idea to replace that as well? Regards Mik

Hi I got keyfob battery low and the engine disabled three weeks ago. I changed the batteries and it was ok. I got the same message and the engine disabled today. I used Maxam batteries which should be ok. Does anyone have any ideas? Regards Mik

Hi I need to change the battery on one of my P38 keys. Does anyone know the battery ref.no.? Regards Mik

Hi The left hand front window stopped doing it's one touch thing and is proving impossible to set. It works normally without any undue noise but just will not set. Also the left hand rear works when it wants. Will it be a faulty switchpack? Regards Mik

Hi Anyone got any comments on 18" TOYO A/T's. What are they like on the road? Regards Mik

Hello I have a rear suspension problem on my P38. When I drive over short bumps there is a clank from the rear left side. If I get under the car and rock the chassis it seems to come from the air spring (15 months old 18000mls.). There is nothing much else around there that could produce the...

Hello I have a problem with my HEVAC. The test book symbol came on and so I hooked it up to my RCL and got the fault "(4) THE RIGHT HAND BLEND MOTOR SHORT CIRCUIT TO POSITIVE" I cleared the fault and tried to force the motor to both extremes and then recalibrated them. It was ok for about 12km...

Hello Has anyone had their windscreen replaced by Carglass and if so what sort of job did they do? My P38's screen has a crack and I don't know if it would be better to go to Carglass (insurers pay them direct) or to go to a main dealer (I pay and then wait for the insurer to reimbourse me)...

Hello I wonder if anyone can help me on this. My 3.5 efi will not idle when it is hot. It is ok at start up but once it reaches working temp it starts to idle erratically ie tacho swings from nearly zero to 500rpm. Any ideas? Regards and a Happy New Year. Mik

Hello The next service on my P38 is the 72k mls one. LR recommend that the caliper seals and flexy hoses are changed. Has anybody done this or is it a bit ott? Another question, what is the average hourly charge at uk franchise's and independents, here in France it seems to be 45-50€/hr...

Hello Has anyone had their RR waxoyled? Do you think it is a good idea? Regards Mik

Hi Thinking of fitting a K&N air filter to my P38 V8. Anybody got a opinion are the good, bad. Regards Mik

Hello I have had my P38 for 3 weeks. The first time I left it in my garage for 3 days the battery drained(i had left it unlocked with the key in). I recharged the battery and used it for a couple of days and then it was left for 3 days and the battery didn't have enough power to start it. My...

Hello I hope someone can help me with this. I am in the process of buying a Range Rover. I am looking at a 2000 4.0 HSE and a 2000 4.6 Vogue Both have full documented service history. I have a couple of questions. Is there much difference in the performance and fuel consumption. Have either of...