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hi guys,just a quick one,my interior lights dont come on when you open the door,i was just wondering if it could just be a fuse,they work manually fine,this has happened since the recent floods/wet weather in my area (i did have to go through about 2ft of water a few times) as always many thanks...

Hi guys,I'm having a problem with my hevac slightly dimming when I apply the brakes and suppression noise from the stereo(clarion hk) and I want to check the earth strap connections first but I haven't a clue where they are,as always any help is much appreciated,cheers,Lee.

Hi guys,my fuel gauge is not working correctly,ie it's showing there is a lot more fuel in the tank than there actually is,also the computer is telling me there is more range,obviously corresponding with the gauge,has anybody had this and is it a easy fix? I was wondering if it could be the in...

Hi,I've just attempted a temporary fix to my sagging headlining and thought I would let you know how I done it,first I unclipped the rubber seal around the tailgate and then gently pulled the edge of the headlining down to expose the massive void between the fibreglass and the material,I the...

Hi guys,I haven't been using my dse for the the last two weeks due to a knackered F I P,drove it over to the garage late yesterday got out and I get the ignition key in msg,this means I can't lock the car and it won't do it manually either,any help,as always,very gratefully received.

hi,ive been told today that i need to replace my fuel injection pump for my 98' dse :eek: i'm trying to find 2nd hand pumps and was wondering what other vehicles uses this pump and are they compatible with my car? i thought the bigger search i do,the more choice i will have,also what should i be...

Hi guys,the screen dims on the hevac when i apply the brakes,not massively,is this normal or something i should be worried about? i dont know how long it's been doing it,2.5 dse auto,thanks for any advice,cheers Lee.

Hi,I need to replace my gearbox cooler and pipes on my dse,is this a job that can be done at home? Any tips,how to's etc would be much appreciated,thanks,Lee.

hi guys,i decided to change my glow plugs and leak off pipes today,i stripped everything all off this morning and have been waiting for parts most of the day,ive done the plugs and pipes but now i cant remeber where the pipe from the inlet manifold goes to(looks like a long leak off pipe)help...

1.hi guys,i went out to start the p38 the other morning and it didnt want to start,it took 3 attempts before it spluttered into life with clouds of white smoke and a smell of unburnt fuel(diesel) this was the coldest morning in recent months but i have noticed a slight reluctance to start...

hi guys,wonder if im missing something,when my p38 dse is parked up all day at work,i start it up,select drive,release the handbrake,press the throttle and.......nothing! well not quite as bad as that but with my foot to the floor it feels like im trying to pull a barn,its worse in reverse and...

hi guys,can anybody recomend a decent trustworthy garage/mechanic in the east grinstead area? i dont mind travelling a bit for the right place,im on the sussex,kent and surrey borders,cheers!;)

Hi,im about to get some work done on my dse auto,4 shocks(boge) a rear hub seal and new cooler pipes,possibly new cooler,how much should i be expecting to pay for the above works? its a local busy garage and has been recomended to me,im just too busy to do any of it myself and need iy done...

hi all,i can smell oil (smells hot/burnt) coming from the n/s rear of my p38,i cant see any obvious signs of any leaks,this is worrying as i periodically do 400 mile round trips in it and dont want anything to let go on the motorway,i have also been reading mpg figures on here for the 2.5 and...

Ive been on here for a while now and thought i'd better introduce myself,i'm Lee from East Grinstead and i own a 1998 P38 2.5 DHSE,not without it's problems,the car has been very well looked after in its life time and is in very good nick,my aim is to get it 100% mechanicaly on a budget of...

hi guys,i have a groaning noise coming from the front o/side of my p38,it seems to happen when braking but also when stationary when the suspension is levelling itself out,its very intermitent and not very loud,i wondered if it could be the shocks,seems to happen less when in m/way mode,any help...