Diagnostic Fault Codes ?

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Diagnostic Fault Codes ?

Post by HeskinBongo » Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:06 am

Hi

Recently joined up as member, now have the benefit of the members area.

Have used the info to establish Fault code readings after the R4A-EL auto box on a '95 bongo, intermittently drops out of top gear.

Codes are 11, 16, 36, 62 & 64 and that sequence of codes repeats.

Seems like alot of codes stored when i only have one fault, please advise
and no fault listed against 36 ?

Was hoping to try and trace the fault using these codes but i don't know the next stage

There also seems to be a need of some pictorial info to see where these sensors are mounted.
eg shift solenoids A & B etc
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Re: Diagnostic Fault Codes ?

Post by nfn » Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:49 am

Try clearing the stored codes (which takes about 5 turns of the ignition key), then go for a drive until it goes into safe mode again, and read the codes again. A couple of the codes you got relate to solenoids that are in the transmission. These solenoids are linked together, and all replaced at once if at fault. It's not a huge job - the pan has to be removed from the bottom of the trans, and the valve body removed. The solenoid pack fits into the top side of the valve body as far as I can remember. You would do best to find an automatic transmission specialist -- not your local mechanic -- to fix. Maybe someone else on this forum has experience with getting lots of fault codes at once and can advise.
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Re: Diagnostic Fault Codes ?

Post by dandywarhol » Tue Apr 21, 2009 6:15 pm

36 is "Glow Plug Relay Signal system" - probably a spurious signal.................

Clearing the codes on an auto entails removing the battery earth strap for more than 20 seconds and depressing the brake pedal.
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Re: Diagnostic Fault Codes ?

Post by cheffy34 » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:03 pm

dandywarhol wrote:36 is "Glow Plug Relay Signal system" - probably a spurious signal.................

Clearing the codes on an auto entails removing the battery earth strap for more than 20 seconds and depressing the brake pedal.


Does that apply to my v6 aswell dandy :?: does it clear all faults or just gearbox related one's or is that a dumb ass :?: :roll: infact reckon i know the answer already :wink: :oops:

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Re: Diagnostic Fault Codes ?

Post by HeskinBongo » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:07 am

Thanks guys
Rechecked the codes tonight, and they were exactly the same multiple batch, tried ign on/off 5 off times + but fault codes still retained.
Disconnected the battery, once reconnected checked and all logged fault codes had been deleted.
Ready for tomorrows commute to log the safe mode fault, shall see what happens tomorrow eve.

Thanks for your help
HeskinBongo

Re: Diagnostic Fault Codes ?

Post by HeskinBongo » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:10 am

Just remembered about fault 36, coincidently my glow plug dash light has never worked, but did need to replace the relay about a month ago.

Maybe its linked with that previous fault ?
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Post by The Great Pretender » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:13 am

I clear my flashing light problems with more beer. :lol: :wink:
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Re: Diagnostic Fault Codes ?

Post by dandywarhol » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:18 am

cheffy34 wrote:
dandywarhol wrote:36 is "Glow Plug Relay Signal system" - probably a spurious signal.................

Clearing the codes on an auto entails removing the battery earth strap for more than 20 seconds and depressing the brake pedal.


Does that apply to my v6 aswell dandy :?: does it clear all faults or just gearbox related one's or is that a dumb ass :?: :roll: infact reckon i know the answer already :wink: :oops:

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