I can't remember that either Tony, but if the battery is flat you can't bump start any modern car, no power, no ECU function
Specially if it's a P38 auto.
Specially if it's a P38 auto.
uk_vette
Well-Known Member
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I think you meant to say "can jump start them", ie, using jump leads.
But did you know you can also pull start them.
Decent strong long tow rope, pop the auto into neutral.
Get it pulled at up to minimum 35 mph.
Slip it into "D" drive.
Just try it, it will spin the engine, mark my words.
Gra.
Grit Valve
2000 4.6 Vouge
Tell me this why in the handbook does it say to remove the hi/lo gear fuse do it at your peril !!
dougdotcom
Active Member
The 4 ltr gems wont turn over on the key if its out of sync where the Diesel will, and the thor engine.
The 4 ltr gems wont turn over on the key if its out of sync where the Diesel will, and the thor engine.
Thanks Doug thought that was the case but was not sure. So it would seem the OPs car has lost sync.
Sorry but i cannot see that. Where is the box getting oil pressure from to engage the drive clutch?
Datatek
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Perhaps it doesn't need any oil pressure, it seizes solid after a couple of miles giving a direct drive
Perhaps it doesn't need any oil pressure, it seizes solid after a couple of miles giving a direct drive
Exactly my thoughts Keith. When everything melts together it is bump startable.
rasheed
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Just to confirm Doug's reply, 4.0 GEMS won't turn over.
I can't remember that either Tony, but if the battery is flat you can't bump start any modern car, no power, no ECU function
Specially if it's a P38 auto.
You can do with a manual P38 though what Keith says makes sense so I'd better not tell the old girl or she'll want to stop cooperating!
EDIT: Sorry, Nodge, for your problem I'd second the notion that its RF related plus a bad battery and/or alternator.
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Rash when i gave my first answer i was being extremely polite, as is normal for me. Of course i could have just put. BULL****.
