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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    MOT passed no problem, including MOT joke about an intermittent indicator. Engine sounds and runs really well. And no water leak or overheating. Thanks to all for help including Rick the Pic for answering my questions over the phone.
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    Hi All well it's been a long time since last post. Busy with important household jobs. Back to the none starting issue, since finding the coil wires shorted out, I have now fitted a 2nd hand ECU vehicle fired up but still multiple misfires clyln's 4 and 7. So after checking the coil pack, now...
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    Cables are run to coil packs on two, three core wires using the same plugs, system was working well untill overheat. Also found a tiny water leak from an o ring where the heater pipe attaches to the front/top of engine. On long run using motorways could be a water loss.causing overheat after 50+...
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    When overheat happened and after cooling and restart engine ran rough. Then suddenly cut out would not restart, fault codes found showed misfires in various cylinders. Faults cleared at roadside in a hope that would get the car started. It didn't later found had no spark, no power to coil packs...
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    New plug on order should be here by Saturday. Will keep you posted.
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    Hi all, part has arrived not fitted yet as only just got the air intake off today.look what I found. Two wires on the plug to the right coil pack melted and connected. Guess found out why I have no spark.
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    Traction control and ABS Lights on.

    Sensor ok before bearing went duff. Blind fitter trying to fit it caused damaged the sensor had hammer marks on the top. Incorrect wheel bearing hub fitted read above for details.
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    Traction control and ABS Lights on.

    Well I know its been a while but I feel I should share the story about the day I had a new wheel bearing hub fitted by a garage in Bingham. We were on a touring holiday and this was the day we had to move on to a new site. Picked up the car job all done, however informed abs light is now on...
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    Hi all The alarm is disabled in the BeCM. But I will unplug the sounder. I managed to start removing the upper air intake over the weekend. I want to check the wiring at the back of the engine and under the intake for damage. Just to rule it out. Also have ordered a new crank position sensor as...
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    still working on other projects, Those the wife says are important, back on the car ASAP watch this space.
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    yes coil pack wires tested earth to car NO POWER... pulled codes from engine, as engine management light now on. Fault: 108 Continuous Power Supply Interruption Minimum Value[...]Not Reached. Fault NOT Present and Static. Fault: 148 P1667 Anti-Theft Alarm System BCU/BeCM Serial Link...
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    At work today will recheck coil pack leads this afternoon and report
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    Sorry yes my fault. Cp sensor removed bench tested working refitted. Coil pack tested ohms shown. Coil pack cables NO POWER ignition on and when cranking. Engine management light remains on the dashboard when ignition on?
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    Crank sensor removed and bench tested working ok refitted. CPS pack tested and giving ohms readings. CPS cables tested no power with ignition on and when cranking. Engine management light remains on when ignition on.
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    Crank sensor removed. Tested gave o reading when attached to Iron when removed showed voltage back to o when attached to Iron again. Refitted to car. Coil pack two terminal show ohms when tested. Coil pack wires. Show no voltage with ignition on and when cranking. Both wires.
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    Probed leads too CPS no power, tested ignition on and cranking. Tested CPS have ohms readings
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    Thanks Marjon I have rave manual I know how they work. Can you tell me how to test for power to them without damaging the system or my volt meter?
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    Crank sensor taken off, checked replaced with a working one. Old one checked on bench found to be ok. Cylinders showing misfires not noted. But from memory 3,4,6,7.
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    P38A starting problem after overheat P38 4.6 2001 Vouge

    Seams to wor ok engine management light remains on dash board when ign switch on.