Searley

Hello Fantastic "First On Race' Day Lovers,Searley here and am Pleased to report that the XH Fired up like a Good Old Friend ringing on your doorbell.I did what SPArKy_Dave said like pulled out the injector rail with injectors,spark plugs out so it turned over easy and all injectors Squirted a whole better than some other time.I dis-connected all wires from the LPG Bowl  put injectors back in tightened the works and turned the Key and like 1st Pop away she went.I tested it 4 times So I'm still mysteriously baffled.I did however leave the ignition on Acc for about 2 hours so to help the Smartlok reprogram itself just in case it would help,Still don't know But I nearly Gave Up and was Goanna call it Quits!So now I can drive and move it .My brother in law whose got a car yard was saying he knows a Ford Wrecking yard that would give me a $100.00 And my sister was goanna put in an Extra $100 if I did.A Big  Thank-You for all the Help and Support No More "Fxi Or Repair Daily" from here.

Cheers Mate Moveing Forward Not Sideways!

Anyway there was a Funny story today I should tell.Last night while reading the Ford Owners manual about the Radio code and Smartlok I see a 4 digit code the previous owner has written in.Bewdy I don't have to phone a Ford Dealer and ask for it.Some non expert told me it was the last 4 numbers of the VIN number.Anyway I turned on to Acc,the radio display went to "Err" I waited 1/2 Hour and it said "Code" I punched in the 4 numbers and straight away I heard the quite noticeable Whirring & Clicking noise comeing from the ECU Unit while the radio display was doing a circular dance round and around.I waited for 15 mins thinking that "Bewdy" the ECU is Re-Programming and Gearing Up.It still did'nt start.It was still Clicking & Whirling I tapped the ECU Nothing So I sat in the passenger seat and listen and felt it.It was'nt comeing from the ECU But the LHS loudspeaker the radio was trying to find a channel withe ariel down.Lucky I was in a Good mood and did'nt have a hammer and bash the ECU.!

Yes Your Dead Right SPArKy_Dave,What you just said nailed it I'm wandering around in Fords No-Go La-La Land! Gettin beaten down and frustrated.But If I follow that path you just said @ least we can verify something and then find the next step.I went out to buy a globe that looked like the one in the link someone sent me and the LED globe looked the same But was a 240 volts,That can't be right.Anyway I got plenty of Test Lights.I mean it used to start easy and run real good.It can crank like no-tomorrow.I'll do what you said Tomorrow and Write things down.Thank-you Sir!

Hi Thom,Another Big Thanks for that.So Much Knowledge and A Few New Clues Everyday! My Cup Runneth Over Hope!

Ok Thanks deankdx.When it was running real good after warming it up on petrol I would stop and change over to Gas LPG.No issues at all but some time later starting on Gas was difficult as it seemed the starter was trying to overcome a Compression problem.This was just before the Head Gasket blew so it might have been Coolant getting in the cylinder.I disconnected the Gas lines so I'll connect them and see what Happens.Anyway if I don't have any success with XH and I have to send it somewhere I still would like to keep the motor & trans & radiator. Now question can the SOHC  be fitted in a 2005 RTV Ute engine bay? It looks sort of similiar.Anyway enjoy your day I'll be workin on a car outside in the Drizzle!Talk about learning about cars!

Ok today I pulled out the plugs they were a bit black & oily cleaned and filed them put petrol in the cylinders and screwd back in pugs and it fired and wanted to run.But did not do any more than that.Checked the fuses all good but now the wipers are stuck up 1/2 way and won't work at all so there's a mystery there.Goanna make a Noid Light tomorrow.From what I've read the BCM or BEM is Good coz the starter cranks it over good.The injector system works from the ECU.I've seen an advert about bypassing the ECU Smartlok by installing a Stage 1 J3 Chip into the ECU which is suppossed to Fix this problem for about $130.00 Does anybody have any knowledge/experience on these? One step forward 2 steps sideways 3 steps backwards!

Cheers Searly, ill follow it up!

Hello Fantastic "First On Race' Day Lovers,Searley here and am Pleased to report that the XH Fired up like a Good Old Friend ringing on your doorbell.I did what SPArKy_Dave said like pulled out the injector rail with injectors,spark plugs out so it turned over easy and all injectors Squirted a whole better than some other time.I dis-connected all wires from the LPG Bowl  put injectors back in tightened the works and turned the Key and like 1st Pop away she went.I tested it 4 times So I'm still mysteriously baffled.I did however leave the ignition on Acc for about 2 hours so to help the Smartlok reprogram itself just in case it would help,Still don't know But I nearly Gave Up and was Goanna call it Quits!So now I can drive and move it .My brother in law whose got a car yard was saying he knows a Ford Wrecking yard that would give me a $100.00 And my sister was goanna put in an Extra $100 if I did.A Big  Thank-You for all the Help and Support No More "Fxi Or Repair Daily" from here.

Cheers Mate Moveing Forward Not Sideways!

i've had LPG cars that sat for 10yrs... fire up no issue.. 

Probably take the injectors out and have them cleaned, if they're all blocked up.
 
Sitting them in solvent may have limited success, but won't clean them properly.

HiSPArKy_Dave,Well I've got some sort of good News.I pulled out the plugs and plugged them back into their boots to rest on the rocker box.pulled out some injector plugs and fitted some wires into - & +.I had the ignition already on and when I connected the Test light wires I heard some solenoids clicking from the rear of the inlet manifold but loud clicks then it stopped.Ok Open the gland fitting on the fuel rail inlet,Crank her over,Every Plug Sparking and the Test light showed Red Flashing pulses on every injector and with Fuel comeing out like a small fire hose! So does that mean the injectore are Gummed up? Like as I said the last time it started and was going it ran ok and then it started smokeing real bad until I turned it off.The fuel level was low and could have been 2 years old. My mechanic mate said unleaded fuel can go off and bad.Anyway where do I go from here?Thanks Everybody,Feels Great to be Moveing ahead.

when i made mine problem proof, i sold it.. never broken down on Me since. 
 

Hi Thom,Another Big Thanks for that.So Much Knowledge and A Few New Clues Everyday! My Cup Runneth Over Hope!

One thing to check, on a lpg converted car they tap into the injector wiring to shut them off when the system is on gas, sometimes the connection is dodgy or breaks, if you don't ever intend to run the car on lpg disconnect the wiring to the lpg lockoff and join the wires together, it Will bypass the log system and get the injectors firing no matter where the lpg switch is set

Ok Thanks deankdx.When it was running real good after warming it up on petrol I would stop and change over to Gas LPG.No issues at all but some time later starting on Gas was difficult as it seemed the starter was trying to overcome a Compression problem.This was just before the Head Gasket blew so it might have been Coolant getting in the cylinder.I disconnected the Gas lines so I'll connect them and see what Happens.Anyway if I don't have any success with XH and I have to send it somewhere I still would like to keep the motor & trans & radiator. Now question can the SOHC  be fitted in a 2005 RTV Ute engine bay? It looks sort of similiar.Anyway enjoy your day I'll be workin on a car outside in the Drizzle!Talk about learning about cars!

Good Afternoon Ford Fanatics,Like that German Army Captain in Hogans Heroes Colonel Shulzts or Klink said "Velly Interesting!" I put in a interior lite globe and it came on and even with the door shut it Stayed On.The RHS door button  had gone inside the body due to  the rubber being perished.But it was like that before thats why I took the interior Globe out.Years ago the central locking started playing up with one door locking and the other unlocking so I took out the solenoids and locked it manually,It worked easily and Hassle Free.I too have the XG Manual which has guided me fine  But I'll read that section about the Smartlock that Jack was extra kind to send cos there's a Hint there somewhere in there that might be a Clue! Now I could'nt work on the car today as I'm lookin after my Dear Old Mum who has Special needs but Tomorrow.Now I had a Brain Flashback about the XH when I started  it and had it going the last time.I had started it about 4 times once weekly easily.This time it started and I let it run a bit longer and after a 10 minutes it started blowing out thick steamy type bluey white smoke.I let it run a bit longer and turned it off Now over a week passed and then it would'nt start.I had the Head crack & psi tested @ Lonsdale Engine Recoers-All Ok. If its blowing smoke that might mean that oil and or coolant is getting in the cylinders.I wonder if I cracked a cylinder wall or two when it overheated.My mechanic mate said Take Out the Spark plugs and crank it and see if water drops are being pushed out.Anyway I'll do that then clean the plugs and put some petrol in the holes.I'll study that Smartlok stuff as well.Coz It Used To Go good.I feel like doing a rendition of that old Rolling Stones Song "Because I Used To Love Her But Its All Over Now!"Thanks a real lot for your Help Guys Hope I'm not becomeing Oz Falcons Most Unwanted Village Idiot,Best Reards Searley

Good Afternoon Ford Fanatics,Like that German Army Captain in Hogans Heroes Colonel Shulzts or Klink said "Velly Interesting!" I put in a interior lite globe and it came on and even with the door shut it Stayed On.The RHS door button  had gone inside the body due to  the rubber being perished.But it was like that before thats why I took the interior Globe out.Years ago the central locking started playing up with one door locking and the other unlocking so I took out the solenoids and locked it manually,It worked easily and Hassle Free.I too have the XG Manual which has guided me fine  But I'll read that section about the Smartlock that Jack was extra kind to send cos there's a Hint there somewhere in there that might be a Clue! Now I could'nt work on the car today as I'm lookin after my Dear Old Mum who has Special needs but Tomorrow.Now I had a Brain Flashback about the XH when I started  it and had it going the last time.I had started it about 4 times once weekly easily.This time it started and I let it run a bit longer and after a 10 minutes it started blowing out thick steamy type bluey white smoke.I let it run a bit longer and turned it off Now over a week passed and then it would'nt start.I had the Head crack & psi tested @ Lonsdale Engine Recoers-All Ok. If its blowing smoke that might mean that oil and or coolant is getting in the cylinders.I wonder if I cracked a cylinder wall or two when it overheated.My mechanic mate said Take Out the Spark plugs and crank it and see if water drops are being pushed out.Anyway I'll do that then clean the plugs and put some petrol in the holes.I'll study that Smartlok stuff as well.Coz It Used To Go good.I feel like doing a rendition of that old Rolling Stones Song "Because I Used To Love Her But Its All Over Now!"Thanks a real lot for your Help Guys Hope I'm not becomeing Oz Falcons Most Unwanted Village Idiot,Best Reards Searley

Ok Guys All Good Fun & Larfs, I had a chat with my mechanic mate today and tomorrow I have a Full Day so I'll let you know what happenned

Hey Mate don't worry about a slow reply! Barristers and Solicitore  still charge Top $Money for slow replies! Talk about being a Ford Forensic Scientist!See How I go ,It used to start and run beautiful and some unknown gremlin has crept in and created a missinglink.When I get this machine going I'm going to make Problem Proof Everybody have a Great Day Its a Blue Sky S.A. Day And Remember There's No Limit To How Much Fun You Can Have!

Hello Everybody,Searley here who had a unsuccessful day trying to start the XH ute,When I put in the courtes/interior light globe it came on with the doors shut.I found that the RHS door button had gone into the inside of the door coz rubbers perished,Could that have anything to do with it.See it used to start easily with window down or door open etc.I then followed procedures about the "Smart Lok' and when error went away after 30 mins it went "Code" still nogo.I have'nt got the Factory Reset Code but someone said its the last 4 letters of the VIN  Number,Does anyone Know how to find out the reset code number ?Its gotta be a 4 digit number. It seemed like it wanted to Fire a whole lot better but something is still stopping the Dots from being joined.Oh What A Feeling Fordota! Best Regards Searley.

No I have'nt met one of your exs but I bet the ones I had came from the same factory!

Ok Guys All Good Fun & Larfs, I had a chat with my mechanic mate today and tomorrow I have a Full Day so I'll let you know what happenned

No I have'nt met one of your exs but I bet the ones I had came from the same factory!