Fg Xr6 Turbo - Won't Start

[cruze]

I am the proud owner of a 2008 Ford FG XR6 Turbo (ZF 6-speed auto), which I purchased from Ford in mid-2009.

2-weeks ago the car failed to start (fan started & car clicked), stating Airbag Fault + ABS Fault + Comms Fault.

It was thought to be a battery issue & the car was placed on charge.

After approximately 30 minutes, the key was turned again and this time only the fan started (no clicking).

The battery was changed and no change occurred.

It was towed to a known tuner (who has always serviced my car) & so far all indicators have shown the fault may be occuring due to a failed Mechatronics unit......

Anyone seen/heard/experienced this ??

[senna_T]

Is the box in park? Serious question by the way...

If its the mechatronics unit then the box may not be in park or neutral, rather stuck in gear not allowing the car to start...

[bionicxr6t05]

Doubt its mechatronics... Start a new thread

[cruze]

2 weeks prior to the issue, I was driving into the harbour tunnel & the stated: ABS Fault (wasn't on the brake)

Radio turned off and back on

car didnt stall or anything

all was good till it wouldnt start.

Tunehouse have never seen this on a non-tuned car (it had lost all of its memory)

Car is at Tunehouse now & they are waiting for a new mechatronics unit to come up, as they/electrician need to check the vaultage.

just seems very very weird & I know how much a Mechatronics Unit can cost !!

forgot:

prior to this occuring, the car had been sitting for about an hour while I cleaned & vacuumed the interior.

iPod was connected & running and it cut out the audio twice

[bionicxr6t05]

Sounds veeeeeryyyy batteryish... Did u put a new battery in it? Check earths etc?

[cruze]

Yes a new battery was put in and same issue.

Then the car was towed to Tunehouse.......

Further to above, here is a pic of the current fault codes (which they can't erase)

[bionicxr6t05]

I wonder if their scan tool is picking up all the codes? Doesnt have any of the usual bem codes we see

[cruze]

It bizzare I know, however, even these guys are scratching there heads (which makes me very nervous).

Everone on various forums, industry (tuners etc) keep saying "it won't be the Mechatronics Unit, it has something to do with voltage and/or programming (bcm etc)"

[The Jizard]

Out there but maybe the key has failed which is what may be triggering the theft detected code and then not allowing to start.

[cruze]

I used the spare key (and supplied it along with the key I use always).......

I guess I'm getting to the point of, do I send it to a Ford Service Centre ?

I've got a "feeling" that when the battery died; for some reason when the replacement went in, the car has thought its being stolen & locked down.