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 Post subject: Problem with TX2
PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2014 10:41 pm 
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Got a problem with my tx2 when I try to start it the engine turns over but will not starts and the glow light starts to flash anyone got any clues of what the problem could be


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 Post subject: Re: Problem with TX2
PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 8:30 am 
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Kenburton wrote:
Got a problem with my tx2 when I try to start it the engine turns over but will not starts and the glow light starts to flash anyone got any clues of what the problem could be



Injectors not firing?


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 Post subject: Re: Problem with TX2
PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 9:55 am 
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What year and engine is it, have you got an OBD2 port? --- get a scanner

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 Post subject: Re: Problem with TX2
PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 2:45 pm 
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My tx2 is a 54 plate have had new rockers cams and timing chain last year that's when it started with the problem and when it is running it sometimes cut out and won't start again I leave it for 10 mins then it will start ?


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 Post subject: Re: Problem with TX2
PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 3:49 pm 
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Kenburton wrote:
My tx2 is a 54 plate have had new rockers cams and timing chain last year that's when it started with the problem and when it is running it sometimes cut out and won't start again I leave it for 10 mins then it will start ?


OK


But what engine is it, does it have a OBD2 port?

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 Post subject: Re: Problem with TX2
PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 3:52 pm 
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Its a Transit 2400cc Duratoq?

buy this if you have a laptop

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-F-SUPER-2-Interface-Scanner-USB-SCAN-TOOL-Reader-Focus-Fiesta-KA-Mondeo-OBD-/171248763362?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item27df38c1e2

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 Post subject: Re: Problem with TX2
PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 5:15 pm 
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Is it the immobiliser ?

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 Post subject: Re: Problem with TX2
PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 6:26 pm 
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FFS....

ALL of these modern problems need a diagnostic first

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 Post subject: Re: Problem with TX2
PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 9:17 pm 
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wannabeeahack wrote:
FFS....

ALL of these modern problems need a diagnostic first


Before going to a needless expense - just remove the fuse, it might be worth a try.

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 Post subject: Re: Problem with TX2
PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2014 8:41 am 
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cabby john wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
FFS....

ALL of these modern problems need a diagnostic first


Before going to a needless expense - just remove the fuse, it might be worth a try.



£17?...... and have your own diagnostic?

it wont be a fuse

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