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Angus1990

New Member

• Feb 3, 2014

• #1

Hello

Just tried starting my P38 and it is just turning over and not firing, was fine yesterday. Just noticed a warning light has flashed up saying "Traction Failure". It doesn't say much about it in the hand book. Could the not starting and this light be connected?

Many thanks for you help!

 

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tomcat59alan

Well-Known Member

• Feb 3, 2014

• #2

Low on petrol/diesel? go on give us a clue

 

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Angus1990

New Member

• Feb 3, 2014

• #3

tomcat59alan said:

Low on petrol/diesel? go on give us a clue

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Haha no it has diesel in it

 

dogsbody

Very senior member

• Feb 3, 2014

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Angus1990 said:

Hello

Just tried starting my P38 and it is just turning over and not firing, was fine yesterday. Just noticed a warning light has flashed up saying "Traction Failure". It doesn't say much about it in the hand book. Could the not starting and this light be connected?

Many thanks for you help!

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Usually an indication of low voltage. Could be your battery dropping with all the cranking.

 

dogsbody

Very senior member

• Feb 3, 2014

• #5

Angus1990 said:

Haha no it has diesel in it

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How much diesel? If the in-tank pump has failed and you've less than a quarter tank you'll struggle.

 

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Rick-the-Pick

Active Member

• Feb 3, 2014

• #6

It sounds like the codes have altered between the engine ecu & becm.
Was the vehicle behaving correctly right up to this non start situ?

The traction control could be a secondry issue & could sort itself out once started.

 

gfromleeds

Well-Known Member

• Feb 3, 2014

• #7

Traction light is almost certainly due to the low battery due to cranking
Often get that and abs fault down to battery
Best place to start is get your battery on charge and tomorrow check fuel is getting to the pump by lossening the clear pipe that goes to the pump then turn ignition on see if fuel comes out