Be the First to see new content http://www.p38rangerover.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:16:55 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.p38rangerover.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.p38rangerover.com Be the First to see new content Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with NewsAlloySubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with Attensa for OutlookSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with FlurrySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily RotationSubscribe with netomat HubSubscribe with Yourminis.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/bw7TvmNTKzM/index.php The Key switch needs to operate correctly if either the EKA code needs to be entered or on early P38's a key fob needs to be Re-synchronised. It often goes unnoticed if the key switch is faulty as it  is not common for it to effect normal operation. The fault... Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:51:54 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=113&Itemid=144 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/4IpT5n36daU/index.php Key Switch Test Part 2: For the second part of the test move the Key switch upwards. As you move the switch you will see your meter change to open circuit until it reaches the top of its movement where it will show continuity again. If your meter shows anything else... Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:51:54 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=114&Itemid=145 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/1M0ctmbtq_M/index.php Door Ajar Switch Test Part 2   For part 2 of the test we need to push the door latch across to the closed position. You can use a screw driver to latch it across. Carry out all tests with the Door Lock Actuator Plugs disconnected Switch your voltmeter to Continuity or... Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:51:54 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=115&Itemid=147 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/FCaZxEpF15M/index.php The Door Ajar Switch tells the central locking control in the becm what state the door is in IE. open or closed. If a door ajar switch becomes faulty then the central locking will malfunction.   Common problems are: The battery going flat due to the becm constantly switching states. (sleep/awake) A knock... Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:51:54 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=117&Itemid=146 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/sorXcPC4qU0/index.php   CDL switch test: The Diagram below shows the old and new style plugs. On the early type some of the wires may have a black trace. ie Red/Black Blue/Black. The main colour always remains the same. The door lock actuator I have used for the test is from a drivers... Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:27:03 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=111&Itemid=142 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/eqi2731Rjpc/index.php   CDL switch test : See part 1 for notes about testing. This test can done with the lock in situ. I have removed it from the door purely for clarity. Switch your voltmeter to Continuity or Resistance Move the CDL switch upwards and you will see your meter show continuity or near... Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:27:03 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=112&Itemid=143 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/mZ8g3CocWHw/index.php   The wiring diagram below shows both Rear Door Central Locking connections between the Becm and the Door Lock Actuators. The rear Doors have no Door Outstations and are controlled directly from the Becm. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:20:40 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=110&Itemid=141 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/Uif0quooGss/index.php   The wiring diagram below shows the Passenger or Left Hand Door Central Locking connections between the Becm, Door Outstation and the Door Lock Actuator  Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:38:58 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=109&Itemid=140 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/US4axYCYabE/index.php The wiring diagram below shows the Drivers or Right Hand Door Central Locking connections between the Becm, Door Outstation and the Door Lock Actuator  Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:22:49 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=108&Itemid=139 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/oR3m78Qrrxk/index.php The Bosch Motronic Engine management is located on the right hand side of the bulkhead behind the Air suspension compressor Compartment. It is fitted to P38 Range Rovers from 1999     To remove the Engine Ecu, lift the 2 tabs on the top of the plastic compartment. The front of the box... Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:55:22 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=107&Itemid=137 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/Fnmpm3gvEyo/index.php There are 2 different types of Door Lock actuator and they differ mainly with the wiring loom. The Early type has 2 plugs and later type has a single plug.(See image Below)   Drivers Door Lock Actuator: A:Early Type Plugs B:Late Type Plugs mainly fitted after 1999. 1:Latch to Outside Door Handle 2:Latch to Key... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:10:03 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=106&Itemid=136 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/qx6LVxbtBi8/index.php The Gems Petrol Engine Management is located at the back of the battery compartment. The Gems Control unit (Generic Engine Management System), boy I bet it took some time to think of that name, is fitted to the P38 Range Rover from 1995-1999. This is repeated the same as per the... Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:28:07 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=105&Itemid=129 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/WqYRKv58HuA/index.php The Diesel Engine Managment is situated at the back of the battery compartment. Remove the 2 self tapping screws and remove the lid. The ECU can then be seen. If you need to remove it, it simply slides out of its holder. The Ecu Pin out informatin is shown below. Later... Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:44:07 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=104&Itemid=128 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/-748ea6ULoI/index.php Hover your mouse over each of the fuses and Relays to show what circuit they power. Some of the fuses in this Fuse box are the incorrect rating. The correct rating will be shown when you mouse over the image. Maxi Fuses 1,4 and 5 are the 3 Becm Main Power... Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:42:19 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=103&Itemid=121 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/VlDYx19UEOQ/index.php   If all the door locks fail to operate from the fob but work from pressing any of the door buttons then we have to test the remote signal into the becm. Partial failure ie. 1 or more doors not working are covered in their menu sections above. Before following this test,... Sun, 28 Dec 2008 01:12:18 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=102&Itemid=120 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/5666wrpwTek/index.php   The most common central locking fault on a P38 is an EKA Code lockout and then not being able to enter the code correctly due to a faulty door lock actuator. The following will hopefully help you diagnose problems with your central locking. The 2 front Door lock actuators are connected... Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:55:16 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=101&Itemid=117 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/9JO3dJf36ew/index.php A Step by Step Guide on How to Remove your Becm. As long as you carry out steps 2 and 3, removing both battery terminals, you can not cause any problems. When removing the plugs from the becm have a close look for any water damage to the cables and... Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:06:05 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=99&Itemid=50 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/mG-CTS5Kz0c/index.php Below you will see an image of the Becm and all its connectors. If you hover over a connector it will show you the becm connector name, number and colour. If you click on the connector it will take you to the pin information for the chosen plug. This should... Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:11:22 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=97&Itemid=111 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/P38RangeRoverFeed/~3/-mVAbCqMLwU/index.php The image below gives you an idea of the P38 Range Rover system layout and shows how each part of the system interacts with the Becm. Some control units use a serial bus as a means of communicating data between the control units. This cuts down the amount of wiring loom... Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:34:18 +0100 http://www.p38rangerover.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96&Itemid=54