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Spooner

New Member

• Jul 26, 2010

• #1

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 will not start. The engine turns over but does not fire, and there are no fault messages on dash...it ran perfect before this :doh:

Any help or advice would be appreciated.

I would also like to know which is the best diagnostics tool to read faults and carry out programming

Many Thanks!

 

magictiny

New Member

• Jul 26, 2010

• #2

It sounds like your BECM has lost sync with your ECU - there are a number of ways to resolve - Black Box solutions do a Sync Mate, you can get the main dealer to do it on their Testbook or you may find an Independate who will come out and re-sync it

As for diagnostics tool - check out the Black Box Solutions website, there is also a 'deal' running at the moment for a cheap diag tool from them, check the recent posts.

I have a BBS Faultmate for my P38, this reads and clears faults, plus you can programe as well - that baby cost £570ish.

Put your location on, there may be someone close that can help you.

Also check the posts already on here about 'chipping' the oil burner - there is a wealth of information and it could save you quids.

 

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Spooner

New Member

• Jul 26, 2010

• #3

Thanks for the reply.

How annoying then! After a few searches I guessed it was something to do with the ECU going out of Sync, but couldn't find anyone with issues after removing the ECU's.

Right, I'll try and find the threads regarding diagnostics tools

Thanks again

 

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Spooner

New Member

• Jul 26, 2010

• #4

Actually. I just realised I am not getting engine light at all, even when I initially switch on the ignition....is this another side effect of the ECU being out of sync, or possibly another issue?

 

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Spooner

New Member

• Jul 26, 2010

• #5

Ok, turns out the ECU plug was not sitting on the ECU correctly (tab on plug was already broken)

I now have the engine light back on when ignition is switched on, however it still won't start

 

magictiny

New Member

• Jul 26, 2010

• #6

I think it may be, but do not quote me on the cos (touch wood :doh I have not experienced the problem - yet....

 

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Donater

• Jul 26, 2010

• #7

Spooner said:

Ok, turns out the ECU plug was not sitting on the ECU correctly (tab on plug was already broken)

I now have the engine light back on when ignition is switched on, however it still won't start

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Try disconnecting both leads from battery. I hope you did this before removing ECU. Touch battery leads together to discharge residual current. Leave for half an hour then reconnect it and see what you get.

 

Last edited: Jul 26, 2010

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Spooner

New Member

• Jul 26, 2010

• #8

Thanks!

Will try that now...

 

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Spooner

New Member

• Jul 28, 2010

• #9

Hey Guys

Got all excited when my Blackbox re-sync tool came today, but I'm afraid it didn't solve the problem...it showed that the ECU was already in sync!


It has to be linked somehow to me removing the ECU and disconnecting the battery??

I charged it for quite a while yesterday, ready to test it after the re-sync today, but it just clicked and wouldn't even turn

 

magictiny

New Member

• Jul 28, 2010

• #10

Sounds like starter motor solenoid, I had exactly the same issue, though it had lost sync, mate turned up, got underneath and used a screwdriver to make the contacts across the solenoid, whilst I had the ignition key turned, she turned over and started - straight to the garage and replaced the starter motor.

 

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Spooner

New Member

• Jul 28, 2010

• #11

Hmm connected a new battery and its turning over no problem.

No start though.

Sync didn't work... which number fuses/relays do I need to check?

I have already checked some, but will go over them again..

 

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Spooner

New Member

• Jul 28, 2010

• #12

Hey Guys

Firstly, thanks to everyone for taking the time to respond and offer help.

I have messed with the wiring all morning and solved it...

problem? ECU plug is not sitting 100% correctly on ECU. It seems a tab or something off the one end of the plug is broken.

Literally, if you tap the top of the ECU the engine will cut out...

 

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Spooner

New Member

• Jul 28, 2010

• #13

Another update..

It wasn't the ECU plug, but a break in one of the wire in the loom going into the ECU plug.

Took all day to find problem, then find the faulty wire. Now all fixed and running perfectly again.