Hi Alan details of problem… Sorry Video up side down!
The Youtube is a typical video of the problem. It is worse now- the video is a tolerable problem- but now has deteriorated and it taking three times as long to start now.
Referring to video…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsAvJiI ... e=youtu.beGoing for start-> key in ->turn ignitions to start-> Computer cranks sever rotations, then shuts off starter motor-> note ignition is still turned ON for several second with no cranking of starter. Key OUT of Ignition.
Key in - ignition on-> turn to start-> nothing at all -> Back off key to off and remove key.
Back in-> turn key to start ->computer cranks engine for many seconds- no spark(assuming fuel) after long cranking -> key off-> remove key out.
Key back in to Start- nothing( no cranking at all this time) with key turned and kept on start- Key out.
Key back in - Key turned- this time computer cranks a few turns and then stops the cranking abruptly-key still on crank position- key back off- key removed.
Key back in and turned- this time it starts!!! And read the accelerator setting- sometimes it does not response to the accelerator position.
This is typical- there are other combinations when engine starts after a similar bizarre events and the engine does not respond to the accelerator. So I have to do the whole thing again.
Some times it just will not start. Typically I disconnect the battery negative connection for 30 seconds/ resetting the ECU computer- apparently loosing it memory of any problems the “had”- or “thinks it had”. Till recently this has worked and a good work around, but now this does not work every time. So far I just keep trying and similar combinations to above occur- but most typically just turn key to start and nothing. Eventually it will start- and I can drive home- but I am using the bus when ever I can !!!
Note Holden charged me 1100$ discounted to 1000$ to not fix the problem. I was not impressed.
They now want to replace the ECU, but they are not available any more! Because Fronteras are out of the 10 year parts service- they do not want to see me again... unless I want to change my oil etc.... So I am trying to source a ECU from a wrecker.
Speaking to non Frontera people/ friends - think replacing the ECU is the next logical step- nice if you have one on the shelf.
I am hoping the ODB “On Board Diagnostic” may give me a hint, the CHINA OBD I referred to previously is the next step in parallel with sourcing a ECU/ computer.
Any comments appreciate Alan! I have an excellent bus service fortunately. I can read the 2077 page manual on the bus !!!
regards,
Peter.