Transit revving like a mad thing from start-up & won't s

[madmark]

epic pump[s are known for there problems but normaly if you get a good one they are not to bad! and yes i now have another epic pumped transit!

[Gunslinger]

Fred, he says it has the EPIC system + pump, that means it's fly-by-wire, and HAS to have the ECU

[FredTransit]

Fred, he says it has the EPIC system + pump, that means it's fly-by-wire, and HAS to have the ECU

Right! Didn't know that, haven't had anything to do with Tdis!

[demonloop]

Sorry guys typing error the transit is 94!!

Any more ideas now? Its def 2.5TD with EPIC management. Just got the vehicle so don't know any history

[stevew]

I think we can assume the engine has been changed (unless you meant '94 )

Aha! I knew it!
Well that makes it more difficult then
Are you saying that the very first time you got into the van and started it it just reved to max and wouldn't stop?
It kind of begs the question, why did you buy it?
Anyway, same as before. Check the fuel stop solenoid on the fuel pump. Check the accelerator pedal, make shure the variable resistor is fixed properly. If all that looks OK then is it using loads of oil? Does the oil look OK? If it's got, say, diesel in it this will cause the effect you describe.

Steve

[demonloop]

I bought it with a turbo pipe missing (which I was told about) and it was being given away almost. I work at cars so will be able to get it sorted myself. Never worked at a tranny before so knew you guys could help.

Any other ideas greatly appreciated and I will post updates!

[MrMPuk]

Is it burning oil?

[demonloop]

Doesn't seem to be burning oil.

[100ps_drw_hicube]

sounds like a faulty pedal unit to me i had that on my van and they arent cheap over £100 from fords

[MrMPuk]

Even with a faulty pedal unit it should still switch off!

[demonloop]

Even with a faulty pedal unit it should still switch off!

Thats what I thought.

[100ps_drw_hicube]

ye true but with it all being electrical who knows sometimes theres a small wire that burns out i cant remember which colour but there isnt too many that go to the pedal unit

[demonloop]

Tried disconnecting the wires on the bulkhead (that run to the pedal unit) and it still tries to rev its head off when started and still won't stop. Must it be the EPIC fuel pump?

[100ps_drw_hicube]

it could well be, it could also be something to do with the ecu

[madmark]

i would go more for ucu as this is what sends the message to the epic pump ,?