Why is my Ford Transit not starting?
The most common causes that hinders normal starting operation of your Transit Connect are dead key fob battery, dead 12v battery, corrosion on battery terminals, bad alternator, clogged fuel filter, broken starter, blown fuse, empty gas tank, immobilizer error or any fault in the electrical system.
How do I reset my Ford Transit ECU?
Disconnect the leads to the battery for 20 minutes. Reconnect the lead to the battery. Then drive normally, accelerating steadily up to 4,000rpm through the gears if possible. This resets the ECU and it will then re-learn fuelling and other features.
How do you start a transit after running out of diesel?
Loosen off an injector pipe at the injector end and crank the engine over until it is squirting diesel out without air in it, tighten it back up and hey presto the van should crank over and start to fire. Give it a squirt of easy start down the air intake to help it pull the diesel through if you have got some handy.
Can you tow start a transit?
If you must push or tow start your Transit do it in third gear but DO NOT use the clutch just pull it from rest in gear so that the engine starts turning slowly allowing the tensioner to work as normal.
Where is the ECU on a Ford Transit Connect?
Left hand side, in front of the front wheel arch behind the liner in a black plastic box.
How do you start a Ford diesel after running out of fuel?
Prime the fuel system by turning the ignition on (Run position) for 30 seconds, but do not start the engine. This allows the pump to prime the system. Turn the ignition off, and then crank it for 15 seconds. If it does not start, repeat the first task and this one until it starts (cycle the key).
Why do Ford Transits have two batteries?
The front one is the aux battery that runs the vehicle systems when the ignition is off… As said the two batteries are connected when the engine is running and isolated from each bother when engine is off.. A good system that ensures you can always start.