Hi All.
I decided to start this thread rather than continue this one, hope that's okay.
As in the title. Started and drove okay in the morning the other day. In the afternoon, though, she started once and died after a couple of seconds. Tried to start, crank, but no dice. Battery okay (had a battery delivery service come over -- was diagnosed as okay). Enough fuel in the tank per the gauge, but to be sure we put in an additional 10 liters.
Did some research and checked again this morning. "Check Engine" doesn't light up on ignition position 2. Nanocom has "Security mobilized" at "YES". I tried doing Security Learn, but still no dice (and Check Engine light still doesn't light up). On Nanocom, when trying to dive into anything in the BECM I get "Unable to start communications."
Any ideas on what else I could try? I initially was thinking fuel delivery problems based on research (I'm not well-versed at all in engine mechanics), but that was before I came across the engine ECU-BECM sync thing, which apparently I'm having (no Check Engine light). However, the car does crank -- when there's no sync, does the car crank but not start like mine, or is it supposed to not do anything at all when turning the key?
Anyhow, would appreciate any leads!
Cheers.
P.S. I've been away way too long from these boards but I do still have the car, and time away from here doesn't mean she's been trouble-free, quite the contrary!
Hi All. So I know I went ghost for a long while but am back and hoping to be more active...
Anyhow, does anyone know the length of the alternator link lead YSB106340 described in Technical Bulletin Number 0010 CDS. ref L8450bu Issue 2 dated 06.10.99? Instead of spending USD 60 on an official one, I can spend less than a third of that for an alternative here: https://www.wiringproducts.com/pre-made-battery-cables. It seems it's just a straight wire, after all.
For context, I'm debugging an intermittently functioning AC compressor, and I came across the aforementioned bulletin. I have the compressor link harness kit (YMQ104590AA) on order and should be getting it in about a couple of weeks.
Thanks!
Hi All. Jerwin here from the Philippines. I was pointed over to this site by another member here. I'm mostly a lurker on the other site, though I've posted a couple of queries there (and provided what little input I could).
I own a 1997 NAS 4.6 P38. Had her since September 2014. Wasn't really much of a car guy prior, and even much less a home/DIY mechanic. But you learn things. After having a couple of things (expensively) done at local independent shops, I started trying stuff out myself. Mostly the easy-ish stuff: I've rebuilt a couple of valve blocks (I have 3 now -- and STILL battling leaks...), replaced the EAS pump, replaced the brake accumulator, bled brakes, swapped height sensors, replaced the fuse box, replaced tailgate cables, and maybe a couple of other minor things. I've also had some stuff done at non-LR specialist auto shops, supervising the mechanics VERY closely, armed with printouts of how-tos I found online -- this way I've had the AC compressor disassembled and the clutch replaced, then the whole AC compressor replaced with a new one, front air springs replaced, as well as rear brake rotors and calipers.
The above stuff I've NEVER done for any other car. The extent of DIY-ing I think I've done with my Honda Civic is replacing a flat and maybe the odd headlamp bulb.
I presently am in the midst of the aforementioned EAS battle (rebuilt one of my valve blocks over the weekend and swapped it in, but front is dropping very quickly with the car off -- I suspect the solenoid plungers, or maybe the quality/fit of the o-rings I got off eBay, or maybe I screwed up (much less likely, I'd like to think)). I also have a new MAF I'm planning to swap in in the hopes of curing my 8.1mpg (!) average -- atrocious I think even for epic Manila traffic (Waze satisfaction index of 1.8 for 'density and severity of traffic' where 10 is the best score). Aside from these, there a couple of rattles and creaks I hope to finally get the chance to find and cure as well.
Looking forward to exploring the forum and maybe posting some, too!
Cheers.