Thread: Nanocom

Originally Posted by trog

being technially and computer useless and with the td5 disco up on a hoist in kununarra would one of the units be able to diagnose and possibbly provide a solution to the engine not firing? currently i am relying on possible solutions provided by the mechanics in brisbane and the parts sent up that they think might do the job. as well would one of these have to interface with any other computer as the mechanic here hasnt one to suit the landy? TIA

Maybe.......It will depend on you mechanic.
Diagnostic tool will direct you to the component associated with the fault, this may or may not be the exact problem. Nanocom will stand alone or link to any computer with the software provided. Any competent mech or savvy DIYer will have no problem using a Nanocom.

Engine not firing with the TD5..... some things to check first.
1/ Can you hear the fuel pump running? If not, this is the likely culprit.
2/ Check for oil in the ECU harness. (easy to spot in the red plug at the ECU, beside the Jack and battery) Contact cleaner will be a temporary fix. Though there would have to be heaps to actually stop it dead.
3/ Crank Position Sensor (CPS) If you have had a fuel regulator leaking or rough mechanics during a clutch/ gearbox replacement the wires can become brittle and break, or the sensor may have been damaged.

These are the three main reasons for a TD5 to misbehave

What are the symptoms before and after? Is your ECU standard?

Cheers

the ecu is the original for the 2000 build with an update on the mapping done about 8 months ago. the onlt faults have been a blocked fuel filter 6-8 weeks ago and leakind fuel return lines [ replaced last wed] since then the fuel pump has been changed and a replacement crank sensor tomorrow. if no luck i may have to send it to darwin as there is little interest here in landies

Originally Posted by trog

if no luck i may have to send it to darwin as there is little interest here in landies

This is the reason I have bought the Nanocom for myself, their must be 30+ D2's getting round Hedland and none of the mechanics are keen on working on them. I even tried sending the missus in to a mechanics the other week to get a fuel leak repaired and the Mechanic told her he wouldn't touch it. They charge $130/hr here, I would work on anything for that money lol! (Ended up needing a new fuel reg, and I have used superglue on my fuel return lines a couple of times when they had rub thrus.)

i have a nanocom coming up tomorrow with the crank sensor but was told to also check the wiring harness that runs near the turbo. if no luck then a tow to the truck yard is the only way out of town at least my wife has landed a temp job and i have an interview next week fingers crossed thanks for the ideas

Originally Posted by trog

i have a nanocom coming up tomorrow with the crank sensor but was told to also check the wiring harness that runs near the turbo. if no luck then a tow to the truck yard is the only way out of town at least my wife has landed a temp job and i have an interview next week fingers crossed thanks for the ideas

Who did the ECU?

Hi Trog
Hope the Nanocom sorts your issues.
If you need a stock ECU to test your vehicle,I have one to suit a 1999 TD5 Manual D2.
You will need your Nanocom to code it to suit your D2 injector codes and security settings.
Its only an offer of a loan,its not for sale.Will only suit a manual not auto.
I WILL NEED THE ECU RETURNED,it travels with my D2 for emergency roadside repairs.
Can send up via Express Post if need be.
Andrew

thanks for the offer Andrew but if things dont work today the disco gets loaded onto a truck and sent to Darwin I am not able to keep it in the garage much longer trying to find a cure and ordering parts every few days. Also i have some employment prospects which will require that i have some timeframe on mobility again.

Originally Posted by trog

the ecu is the original for the 2000 build with an update on the mapping done about 8 months ago. the onlt faults have been a blocked fuel filter 6-8 weeks ago and leakind fuel return lines [ replaced last wed] since then the fuel pump has been changed and a replacement crank sensor tomorrow. if no luck i may have to send it to darwin as there is little interest here in landies

Just a remote guess - but can you hear the pump running when you turn on the ignition? If not reset the inertia switch mounted in the engine bay - its on the passenger side firewall.

Maybe there is another blockage in the fuel system - possibly in the fuel pressure regulator?

Regards