Puma ECU and inertia switch, no start

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Hey Folks
As mentioned before I have a business on an Island in Vanuatu and have inherited a 2010 130 Puma. Now I need to know if I can do a re boot or hard reset of the ECU and can some one tell me the location of the inertia switch. I have fuel primed up to the injectors but it will crank but not go.


Any help or ideas would be great. We do have dodgy internet workshop manual but its not much good.


Regards
Justin

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Hey Folks
As mentioned before I have a business on an Island in Vanuatu and have inherited a 2010 130 Puma. Now I need to know if I can do a re boot or hard reset of the ECU and can some one tell me the location of the inertia switch. I have fuel primed up to the injectors but it will crank but not go.


Any help or ideas would be great. We do have dodgy internet workshop manual but its not much good.


Regards
Justin


Any one???????????????? any ideas????????


Justin

[justinc]

Hi Justin,

I need some More info, IE what caused the no start issue? Are the remote key/s functioning? Is the dash LED etc illuminated? I have a suspicion it has an issue with the alarm immobiliser ECU, tropical environment etc and moisture don't fare too well. It is the same as the earlier 110, 10AS Lucas alarm unit and yes they do have issues with moisture etc.

JC

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Hi Justin,

I need some More info, IE what caused the no start issue? Are the remote key/s functioning? Is the dash LED etc illuminated? I have a suspicion it has an issue with the alarm immobiliser ECU, tropical environment etc and moisture don't fare too well. It is the same as the earlier 110, 10AS Lucas alarm unit and yes they do have issues with moisture etc.

JC


Hey JC long time between drinks mate.


Ok no remote on key fitted. Will check dash LED tomorrow. Local Ni van mechanic was playing with it after the Island got a heap of fuel delivered with more water than diesel in it. Has has all new filter, mount and Volume control valve fitted. This is a l/h drive delivered vehicle 2010 model. What colour would the LED be???


Thanks
Justin

[dullbird]

the LED is red....

[Rick Fischer]

Would reckon if there is no "remote" it will not start.

The remote is needed to tell the ecu that it has the correct key and driver.

The remote locking fob contains the "radio/wireless" information that the ECU needs and must be hanging adjacent to to steering lock. Somewhere in the vicinity is a sensing coil that reads the "remote" No remote no start!

Cheers

RF

[dullbird]

Maybe if you can get it flatbeded to a dealer they can put it in the computer and turn the immobiliser off for you

I have to agree with Rick that if there is no remote its possibly you won't get a start

[Dopey]

Maybe if you can get it flatbeded to a dealer they can put it in the computer and turn the immobiliser off for you

Sorry Dullbird, not having a go at you, but I laughed just a little when I read that statement.

His nearest "Landrover dealership" or someone that has specialised in land rovers is approximately 123 nautical miles or 227 kilometres away (or two islands).....
Not much infrastructure or support on Tanna island for "new elctrickery Land rovers"......

Anyways, DRanged,
I think your closest technical support may be,

Pacific Autronics,
PO Box 1141, Father Walter, Lini Highway Port Villa
Santo Vanuatu
Phone: +678 27800

But what technical capacity or capability they may have for the newer Landrover Defenders, I do not know.

Regards,
Mike.

[n plus one]

Got the manual in the 'glove box'? Have a look for the EKA code - either in the manual or on a paper card somewhere in the truck - I think you should be able to get the truck started with that code and the key?

[strangy]

Disregard, sorry had to re read the post.
:)

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Sorry Dullbird, not having a go at you, but I laughed just a little when I read that statement.

His nearest "Landrover dealership" or someone that has specialised in land rovers is approximately 123 nautical miles or 227 kilometres away (or two islands).....
Not much infrastructure or support on Tanna island for "new elctrickery Land rovers"......

Anyways, DRanged,
I think your closest technical support may be,

Pacific Autronics,
PO Box 1141, Father Walter, Lini Highway Port Villa
Santo Vanuatu
Phone: +678 27800

But what technical capacity or capability they may have for the newer Landrover Defenders, I do not know.

Regards,
Mike.


Thanks mike
Yes pacific Autronics actually imported the vehicle and allegedly do have a scan tool as such, but dealing with them is a whole other story.
Now this vehicle does not have a key fob etc, just a standard solid key as delivered, so not sure if it has an alarm etc Just reading the only book that came with it and no codes etc.
Vin is SALLDKHT8AA794560 if any one has access to something that may help.
Discounts on cheap holidays for anyone that solves the riddle !!!!!


Thanks Justin

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Ok
This Puma has no alarm, no central locking and no ABS. The 2 white lensed lights on the l/h side of the dash don't seem to light up or do anything. Have checked all engine management fuses etc, so now I will have to bite the bullet and get the scan tool. We cant find the hand book so no idea if there is a sequence to starting it, although I would think there is.


justin

[Rick Fischer]

Mmmmm! If it has an ECU, still think it need to be told that it can supply fuel to the injectors. Key possibly still only unlocks the steering and engages the starter. If all else fails email Solihul with VIN and proof of ownership, and ask them.

Cheers

RF

[n plus one]

Ok
This Puma has no alarm, no central locking and no ABS. The 2 white lensed lights on the l/h side of the dash don't seem to light up or do anything. Have checked all engine management fuses etc, so now I will have to bite the bullet and get the scan tool. We cant find the hand book so no idea if there is a sequence to starting it, although I would think there is.


justin

Entered the EKA code with the key?

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Entered the EKA code with the key?



MMM strange one that. Handbook only refers to vehicles fitted with an alarm and central locking. Cannot find a code written in any of the books etc. Will try and get the scan tool from the main Island. What an absolutely **** box of an engine. I,d like to meet with the goose that gave the ok to fit these engines and put him on the correct path.. I pity all Puma owners who can look forward to a life of pain with these. Many thanks to all for helping. We are seriously considering ripping it out and shipping over a 4BD1 and LT95 to go in. The 130 makes a great tourist transporter.


Justin

[Rick Fischer]

Nah! not the engine. Ford Transit engine good for 1x10 sixth km at least, and relatively economical too. Transits just keep rolling out the door! Wouldn't if the mechanicals weren't any good.

As I said previously, get onto Solihull with the VIN and get it sorted. You need to talk to the organ grinder not the monkeys. :)

Cheers

RF