Technical Ducato 2.8 won't start
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See my post #19. It seems that only 100 Bar without electrical input, and ECU does not allow injection below 120 Bar.
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Is it to much of a leap to think that this could also be applicable to later models. In my case im thinking x290 for which theres no documentation to check. Or is the x250 wildly different to the 244? Sorry its early morning i cant sleep or turn on pc to check.
Bit concerned about the battery voltage in diagnostic report.
Has system been tested with a suitable fully charged battery, to first double check the immobiliser sequence is working correctly and then see if it spins over fast enough.
The original battery may have suffered from the cold weather and no amount of "trickle charging" will make an improvement
Generally a modern diesel will start very quickly and not need flogging over many times, however if battery is old and not holding a good charge the voltage may quickly drop to a point where the ECU cannot function correctly.
Has system been tested with a suitable fully charged battery, to first double check the immobiliser sequence is working correctly and then see if it spins over fast enough.
The original battery may have suffered from the cold weather and no amount of "trickle charging" will make an improvement
Generally a modern diesel will start very quickly and not need flogging over many times, however if battery is old and not holding a good charge the voltage may quickly drop to a point where the ECU cannot function correctly.
Sounds tricky.
It's an absolute nightmare trying to somebody who is both honest and knowledgeable.
I really don't care to much about the price of the repair because at the moment it's twenty grands worth off scrap sitting outside my house depreciating away
I really don't care to much about the price of the repair because at the moment it's twenty grands worth off scrap sitting outside my house depreciating away
Surely this U1600 error code relating to immobiliser needs fixing first.
As mentioned in earlier thread."Not helping with battery voltage low, but seem to be as suspected immobiliser /key issues.
Did diagnostic bloke make any suggestions?"
If that is the problem there are several companies that can remove that from your ECU if sent to them, I had it done on an Iveco over 10 years ago on a Bosch MS 6.3 from memory, it cost me £137 including postage.
I'm now looking for practical help in the form of an honest knowledge mechanic who would like to come along and take some of my money in exchange for fixing what is rapidly becoming my largest garden ornament.
Any recommendations ????
Any recommendations ????
My advice is if unable to find a good mechanic, would be to show/tell a reputable ECU specialist the latest codes read on the AUTEL tool in particular, if that code read was recent, the "U1600 electronic key code not received" one and asking him how much to program the immobiliser out of the ECU and what instructions you need to follow.
In my case I gave the company the details of the Bosch ECU, he then told me what to disconnect regarding the parts that talk to the ECU, then after disconnecting the battery I carefully unplugged the ECU and posted it to him. I included protection against loss in post that covered a new ECU at the time just in case, this was on an 04 Iveco Daily 2.8 JTD basically the same Sofim engine design as yours, total cost was around £137 inc. postage against Iveco Dealers over £1000 if I towed it to them over 30 miles away!!! So I was well pleased with the result.
This was several years ago and I am sure there are many ECU specialists around these days capable of doing that job.
One point you may wish to consider is the lack of an immobiliser insurance wise, unless the ECU company can program everything to match or supply the "chip" for your keys, I am not sure about that side My vehicle was only worth around £4000, not £20,000.
In my case I gave the company the details of the Bosch ECU, he then told me what to disconnect regarding the parts that talk to the ECU, then after disconnecting the battery I carefully unplugged the ECU and posted it to him. I included protection against loss in post that covered a new ECU at the time just in case, this was on an 04 Iveco Daily 2.8 JTD basically the same Sofim engine design as yours, total cost was around £137 inc. postage against Iveco Dealers over £1000 if I towed it to them over 30 miles away!!! So I was well pleased with the result.
This was several years ago and I am sure there are many ECU specialists around these days capable of doing that job.
One point you may wish to consider is the lack of an immobiliser insurance wise, unless the ECU company can program everything to match or supply the "chip" for your keys, I am not sure about that side My vehicle was only worth around £4000, not £20,000.
