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Hey Guys I had a moan recently regarding my P38 DSE not revving as highly as it should be... Well I am no wondering if its possible that I have a problem with my clocks.... the tickover shows around 450 - 500rpm which I know its not... Is there a way of adjusting the rev needle on the clocks?

Hey Guys If anyone can shine light on any of my 1999 2.5 DSE P38's issues it would be great. So here we go: Engine seems to pull fine, but gearbox always changes at 3100rpm in normal and sports mode it never changes over 3100rpm - no faults are coming up (tried fixing) I have a leak at the...

Hey Guys How soft should the intercooler hoses be? The one going to my EGR/Manifold feels quite soft, and was considering fitting a new one. Failing that, I am considering fitting a custom intercooler and making my own hose set up using metal/silicone

Hi All I know its been discussed, but has anyone actually adjusted the boost and fitted a larger intercooler to their P38 2.5 DSE? I am considering upping the boost, upping fuelling and fitting an intercooler. My main concerns are the thermal temps of the engine, and reliability of the...

Hey Guys What sort of mileage do you get from your 2.5 DSE? I am interested in: Auto models only Later engine with EGR and MAF fitted Type of driving (short runs or motorway etc) Just trying to gauge how mine is doing :)

Hey Guys I have a 1998/99 P38 2.5 DSE. My MPG hasn't been great, and power a little flat, so I went outside and unplugged the MAF sensor. On a test drive its made no difference, in fact it picks up slightly better... The other problem I have (don't know if its related) is that the engine...

Ok guys, need a little advice please. I was on the motorway in my 1998 P38 DSE, when I got the good old EAS 35mph fault flash on the dash. The suspension dropped to its bump stops. My compressor is working and pumping air strongly, but has no effect on lifting the vehicle up. I have read...

Hey Guys My 1998 Range Rover 2.5 DSE has been running just fine, but tonight I was on the way to the petrol/diesel station and for a split second the engine light flashed on and off. I ran a fault check and it came up with ''Fuel Flow Out Of Range''....was this simply fuel startvation for a...

Hey Guys Just scanned my DSE with my new Faultmate...very depressing. After clearing the faults below, they re-appear. Can anyone shed light on some of the faults below please.... here we go... ENGINE Needle lift sensor - major fault Cruise control out of range (not working)...

Hey Guys I just got my Faultmate, and its giving me the following codes which seem to re-appear as soon as the engine is started up on my 1998 DSE Auto: 0200A 0208E Any help or advice as to what these are please? Are there any fault code definitions websites etc? :) ps) I...

Hey Guys Has anyone had issues with the handbrake on the P38? Sometimes, I will release the handbrake, put it in drive, but it won't shift...the air suspension seems to activate and start levelling but it won't move. Also, when the handbrake is released, it kind of jams, and I can't pull...

Just a quick note to say thank you to Blackbox solutions for a fast service. Took the ECU out of my P38 DSE on Monday, and then it refused to start after re-fitting it. Ordered the Sync-Mate on the Monday afternoon and received this morning at 9.30am. Very good service from them. Just...

Hey Guys My 1998 DSE is fitted with harmon kardon speakers and an aftermarket head unit. I can hear the subwoofer ''thud'' when I have the indicators on or flash the lights etc etc You can also hear the buzzing when the battery is on charge through the sub. Any ideas? Is this going to be...

Hey Guys I have only owned my P38 DSE for a few days. Don't know if you can help, but is it supposed to have a glow plug light? It shows an engine light so I need to do a fault check (just ordered tool) but no sign of glow plug light?

First of all, hello to all :) Right, I recently purchased 1998 Range Rover 2.5DSE for towing. I planned to chip the ECU, and was asked by a tuner to check the software number on the chip itself... So, I removed the ECU, and checked, re-installed the ECU about 30 mins later, and the engine...