nineteen69
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Hello forum members. 
I have researched the forum for details relating to this topic and as a result feel that I can almost self-diagnose the fault on my diesel P38. However, confirmation from knowledgeable folk would be very gratefully received.
The vehicle failed to start one morning (out of the blue) and initial diagnosis was blamed on a leaky fuel injection pump. The pump was removed and seals renewed (metering block 'o' ring) and everything built up. The engine still refuses to start.
I have fully operational fuel supply circuit (pump, etc) and shut off solenoid is working as it should. There is no diesel from the injector feed pipes whatesoever on turning the engine over.
Two things may have happened:
1) I misdiagnosed the fault, which was loss of communication between the BECM & engine ECU from the outset.
2) On rectifying the fuel injection pump fault, having disconnected the battery I have lost communication between the BECM & fuel inj pump.
The key-fob works fine & the glow plug/ engine warning lamps operate as they should. Battery charged, and spinning over lively as it should.
Whatever the cause, it looks like I need the use of one of the Sync Mate devices I have read about on here. If this is the case, would any kind forum member living in the South Yorkshire area be willing to lend the use of their Sync Mate to get me out of trouble?
I have researched the forum for details relating to this topic and as a result feel that I can almost self-diagnose the fault on my diesel P38. However, confirmation from knowledgeable folk would be very gratefully received.
The vehicle failed to start one morning (out of the blue) and initial diagnosis was blamed on a leaky fuel injection pump. The pump was removed and seals renewed (metering block 'o' ring) and everything built up. The engine still refuses to start.
I have fully operational fuel supply circuit (pump, etc) and shut off solenoid is working as it should. There is no diesel from the injector feed pipes whatesoever on turning the engine over.
Two things may have happened:
1) I misdiagnosed the fault, which was loss of communication between the BECM & engine ECU from the outset.
2) On rectifying the fuel injection pump fault, having disconnected the battery I have lost communication between the BECM & fuel inj pump.
The key-fob works fine & the glow plug/ engine warning lamps operate as they should. Battery charged, and spinning over lively as it should.
Whatever the cause, it looks like I need the use of one of the Sync Mate devices I have read about on here. If this is the case, would any kind forum member living in the South Yorkshire area be willing to lend the use of their Sync Mate to get me out of trouble?