Mk6 diesel Trouble

[Overit8]

Does the LED on the dash stay flashing when you turn the key in the ignition?[/quote

No the light when I turn the key in ignition turns solid red and stays that way for about 40 seconds then starts to flash
sorry I took so long to answer

You have an imobilizer and or key problem as the red light should go out You need to get the codes read

Does the LED on the dash stay flashing when you turn the key in the ignition?[/quote

No the light when I turn the key in ignition turns solid red and stays that way for about 40 seconds then starts to flash
sorry I took so long to answer

You have an imobilizer and or key problem as the red light should go out You need to get the codes read

Hi bambi mk 1 thanks can I use one of the OBD scanner that grogan197 sent the link for I have a Vgate Scan but i don't know if it good enough
I don't know who could read the codes read

[grogan197]

Yeah the ELM327 reader will allow you to read the codes as long as you use it with ForScan. If it is key issues then you can use ForScan to program a new key to the ignition too

[Overit8]

Yeah the ELM327 reader will allow you to read the codes as long as you use it with ForScan. If it is key issues then you can use ForScan to program a new key to the ignition too

I will have to order 1 off eBay then download the ForScan app
Thanks for your help

[ned]

Yes it has TDCi badge on the grill and 135 on the door trim this is my first Diesel Ford

All your starting issues could just be a duff ignition switch..!! A well known problem with some trannys.

Ah a TDCi....that means it's the "Son of Satan"...The Mk6 TDCi machines are well known to be "temperamental" at best...They're also well known for killing injectors and fuel pumps...

Might pay to get a new fuel filter, pop the old fuel filter off and cut if open to see if there's any metal swarf in there.

Our Ned will be along later to fill you in further..! He's in the UK so he's probably asleep as we speak..!

Lord Knobrot

I was nicely tucked up in bed sorry about that N

[Overit8]

Yeah the ELM327 reader will allow you to read the codes as long as you use it with ForScan. If it is key issues then you can use ForScan to program a new key to the ignition too

grogan197 the obd scan I have doesn't seem to be working. And I'm still waiting for a new one to turn up
Do you know if I have to have a computer to do the key program or can I do those sorts of things with my phone
Thanks

[grogan197]

Yeah it's only with a computer or windows tablet that you can do key programming, you also need to get a extended license from the forscan website, it's free to get though.

[Overit8]

grogran197
Thanks I paid for the Forscan lite app but I will have to wait for the new ELM327 to turn up and have a look for the extended license and get the use of a computer I'm not real good with computers either. Realy do appreciate your help
I'm determined to sort it out Thanks

[knobby1]

grogan197 the obd scan I have doesn't seem to be working.

Mk6 Transits are not OBD-II compliant....so if you have an OBD-II reader, you're wasting your time.

Lord Knobrot

[Overit8]

Mk6 Transits are not OBD-II compliant....so if you have an OBD-II reader, you're wasting your time.

Lord Knobrot[/quote]
So where do I go from here if you can suggest anything that would be great

[grogan197]

If you have an ELM327 on it's way then your fine as it will work with forscan. There are lots of generic OBDII readers around though and these won't work with the mk6 transit

[Overit8]

I ordered the same ELM 327 that is in the link you put up but my van is 2004 so will it still work

[grogan197]

Yes it will work.

[knobby1]

I ordered the same ELM 327 that is in the link you put up but my van is 2004 so will it still work

Yep...just follow Grogan's info/advice and you'll be fine...The "modified" ELM327 and Forscan will work with Mk6 & Mk7 Transits..

Lord Knobrot

[Overit8]

G'day all the ELM327 turned up but I had no joy with it. It won't connect my son tried it on his lap top still no good
Could it be because I haven't got the radio code ? At the moment trying to get that from ford
Think I will do a v6 conversion but a bitt worried that I will still have the same problem with the new motor
Don't know? .

[knobby1]

G'day all the ELM327 turned up but I had no joy with it. It won't connect my son tried it on his lap top still no good
Could it be because I haven't got the radio code ? At the moment trying to get that from ford
Think I will do a v6 conversion but a bitt worried that I will still have the same problem with the new motor
Don't know? .

Can you show us which ELM327 you have..?? Sometimes the Windoze drivers are a bit flaky.

Lord Knobrot