General Ducato motorhome problems after not starting it for 6 weeks

[Autoswan]

Really don't think you can blame fiat on this one . You have had a third party alter the programming on the ecu which van have all sorts of knock on effects , which it appears to have done.

Maybe. But wouldn't you try fixing it or try getting it fixed, before taking it to the most expensive place last ?

 

[jackwhoo]

Maybe. But wouldn't you try fixing it or try getting it fixed, before taking it to the most expensive place last ?

I don't know what you are getting at.


You are in an unfortunate position because of the ecu situation reprogramming etc. If the ecu reprogrammers could access your ecu previously and kept copies of the original program and the program they loaded onto ecu perhaps they can recheck your ecu current program and if it has been corrupted? If they told you not to plug certain disconnected components back in they may know why they told you and be able to go from there.

You are probably in a unique situation.

There is not a simple answer-if I knew an answer I would tell you.

You may even end up with the original program loaded onto your ecu or a new ecu and having to find someone to reprogram the immobilizer system.

I wish you very best of luck.

Looking forward to hearing a successful outcome.

Best wishes
J

 

[jackwhoo]

Actually I have found a simple solution to getting through mot test with mil acting as it currently is read section 8.2.2.2. Of the mot manual
You may have to print it out to show the tester before they conduct the test because 2004 diesel vehicles are less common these days.

 

[jackwhoo]

Though I don't know why I bother?

 

[Autoswan]

Though I don't know why I bother?

Thanks

 

[Autoswan]

The guy that disabled the immobiliser in ECU which did get the van started has saved the data and said to get another ECU which he will program. I've got one which I'll drop off to him Monday and see what happens.

 

[Autoswan]

The saga continues ! So the second ECU programmed and fitted. Van starts ok as before but still getting engine light on.
On key position 1 dash lights up but engine light goes out before van starts up. Which it shouldn't go out till started. Then as soon as I give it a quick press on throttle on it comes again !
Auto electricians and the one that programmed the second ECU are baffled too !Still No fault codes showing .
Maybe faulty immobiliser ? As that's where it all started with van, loads of crank not starting up, and code saying key/ immobiliser not recognised ! Or a broken wire maybe ? Just guessing as no fault codes showing.