hi there, new to the forum! hope someone can help..

s type v8 auto, was driving fine, parked up for a couple weeks now will not crank over.

new battery fitted

starter not clicking, also given it a few knocks.

dash lights go out as if its trying to do something.

had bumper off and checked wiring, was poor now sorted but no different,


is there anything else thats a common issue?

 

Damp/water in trunk? Remove spare and check carefully.

May just be a seized / burnt out starter motor that finally died.

hmm, might it be the ignition switch?

 

i will check for dampness tomorrow.

also tried a new battery, still the same


dash says,

1. performance limited
2.gearbox fault.

 

Welcome to the forum,

It would help if you checked the codes and posted the details.

Don't forget your intro in the new members section.

 

Place the shifter into "N" then try to start the car.

When you turn the ignition key to "run" - is the "P" illuminated on the shifter? If not, your trans cable could be stretched.

 

Have a look at the pats light on top of the dash, is it flashing when your ignition is on

 

hi there, codes getting pulled tomorrow.

pats lights is not flashing, comes on with ignition then goes off.


P is not illuminated, none of the gear selection is.

seems to know its in park as beeps when you try to move it if the ignition is off

much appreciated for help so far.

 

If P is not illuminated - the car will not start.

Sounds like the trans cable is stretched, out of alignment or the shifter assembly is broken.

I would get the center console off to check/verify shifter operation.

Did you try to start the car in "N"?

 

Hi there, can you tell me if the lights go round in sequence on ignition like clocks?

Yes, tried starting in N and still the same, however when you have ignition on, and go back to park it locks into P.

Thanks for help I will check cable

 

Gearbox fault, cannon connect with gearbox. That's what the scan is saying

 

Also the shifter lights don't illuminate at all

 

Most scan tools won't connect to the TCM, if it's a 4.2. If it's a 4.0 there is no TCM so of course none will connect! But which tool was tried? If it's one that should work then go network-hunting. It's in the free JTIS.

You could help us all by filling in details as in my sig...

 

Hi there it a 4.2

Today I inspected the front loom over crash bar..... Not good. Drivers corner lots of corroded wires, passengers corner 50% of the wires are blown out where water has got in, and are all split. Some even broken completely

 

Oh dear

Disconnect battery and proceed with care.

 

Now all sorted and running a dream. Front wiring loom repaired. Started first turn after repair

 

Thanks for the update, good job!

 

Hooray!