Ford Escort van 55 diesel 1995 / 1.8d / RT - Pats fault?Archived Message
Posted by Dave Jackson on October 15, 2004, 1:36 pm
Hi Chaps Have the future father in-laws van pulled in by the AA just cut out on the m-way and would not re-start. Pulled it into the garage turned the key and it started up perfect, But when i drive the van for about 20 minutes it cuts out. it will also cut out if i leave it idling for about 20 minutes. will not re start and no crank. immobaliser led in clock is flashing code 32 autodata says ecm/immobaliser communication no response from ecm. I have searched the van high and low for and ecm but cannot find one. I have however found the pats module behind the glove box, removed it and checked for dry joints etc, everything looks ok. I have searched the archives extensively and most info relates to the wiring under front slam panel, i have pulled all wiring out from pump along slam panel and up inner wing, have also de loomed it but it is perfectly ok not chafed through anywhere.Have also checked pins in multi plug at pump cleaned them and tightened the pins etc, checked all fuses in fuse box all ok. van did seem to re start after about 30 minutes but has currently broke down and will not re start at all. Do any of you chaps have any test info as to what i should see at the pump m-plug or is it possible for me just to completely bypass the pats system ? Hope you can help Many thanks in advance DJ