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Hi all, P38 Diesel braking issue... As I brake from between 55mph down to 35mph, I experience a pretty severe vibration throughout the vehicle, at slower speeds the brakes feel as if they are 'tugging'. In the past, I have replaced discs to eliminate a warped disc which I assumed was the...

Hi all, I've been reading a few threads here about overheating diesel P38s. I've had a problem that's been hanging around for ages with my 2.5DSE. For nearly a year now, it's been the victim of sudden overheating. Over time (a year), every element of the cooling system has been replaced...

Hi Rangie brains! I have an on-going problem with a definite wobble, or rumbling when braking. Before you mention warped discs, I'd like you all to consider a world where the discs aren't warped... A world in which attempts have been made to eliminate that as the culprit... What else might...

Hi Guys, A few months ago now, the radiator in my 2.5 dse cracked and was replaced. Soon afterwards, the water pump went. However, there still seemed to be an overheating issue so after finding the viscous fan was iffy, I replaced that. Still overheating when standing in traffic, the thermo...

Hi all, Thanks to those who contributed to my head gasket thread, I've narrowed it down to being most likely the Vfan. However, I've read here about a mod that uses the existing twin A/C fans as a substitute to the Vfan, even if it's just to prove it's the Vfan before I go to the expense of...

Hi all, I'm probably here just to get someone to confirm what I'm already thinking but... Last week, radiator split top right hand bit of molding, apparently this isn't uncommon over time as it's a bit of a weak spot. Garage does a 'sniff test' to check the head gasket not leaking etc, all...

Hi all, I had a fault with the BeCM the other day, well not with it directly but while locked and unattended, the indicators went on permanently and my battery died. Jump start got it going and after a lot of discussion and advice from the lovely members here, it seemed that an under performing...

Hi all, During a recent thread here that has helped me understand a lot more about my P38, some members talked about the engine bay fusebox and 'blueing' of the terminals of fuses and/or relays. This effect is presumably as a result of poor connections causing arching and oxidation leading to...

Hi all, I recently posted concerning my indicators which had turned themselves on with no flashing while the vehicle was left unattended for a few days. To my surprise, all I needed on return was a jump start and there were no EKA/ignition issues just a dead battery. At the end of the thread...

Hi all, don't think my last post loaded. P38 parked up and locked but indicators all stuck on. What can cause that? I'm not with it for a few days so need to know how buggered it might be apart from the promise of a flat battery! Ta! D

Hi all, Can anybody elaborate on the handbook's description of the automatic P38 gearbox and traction control. Does it employ a diff-lock? Are somethings in for low ratio and not for high ratio? How good is it compared to more recent models? I'm asking because I got stuck in mud last week and...

Hi all, Quick question at the risk of sounding dumb but what are the consequences of over-filling the auto box? Ta, D

Hi all, Time to pick your brains on the subject of juddering which occurs on application of brakes. It is quite severe when braking from 60-50mph and not so bad 40-30mph etc. The vibration comes up through the steering column. This began before a recently scheduled replacement of discs and...

Hi all, I want to install a couple of new 12V circuits in my P38 including a 12V outlet near the tailgate. Is there an established place to take new or additional circuits without having to go directly to the battery? I would prefer them to be after the ignition switch. Thanks in advance, D

Lock outs are one thing but I've only had the one key since I bought my P38 over a year ago so I thought I had better get a spare. I talked to Westover land rover in Salisbury and they said they would order another key from RR, then I would have to go and collect it from them and they would...

Hi all, Am I right in thinking that the only way to get another key fob for the P38 is to go to a RR dealer? Cheers! D

Britpart are claiming that some parts for the P38 are no longer available. Some of these vehicles are only 10 years old so how come that's happening? Anyway, the parts in question are interior trim, in particular the upper post trims for the middle (b/c BTR9069LUM) and rear upper post trim...

Hi all, My air con works fine for about 5 minutes then drops out with a fault warning appearing in the controller display and the a/c is still 'on'. Stopping the engine and restarting, re-sets the a/c and again it runs for 5... Any ideas? Relay perhaps... I'll stop guessing, haven't got a clue...

Hi all, Easy question... Does anyone know where the sensor that measures the outside temperature for the vent ECU display is located..? I would very much like to **** it. Cheers, G

Hi all, I've got nothing to make the comparison with but a friend of mine thinks that my RR 2.5 DSE auto gearbox has more slippage while pulling away than it should have. I hadn't noticed because I've not had one before and the lovely 2.5 is a bit slow. Usually, advice would be to...