Simon_CSK Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I bought a smashed RR Sport TDV8 2007 with no keys and a 2008 with no engine and have set about putting the two together by basically rebuilding the smashed one as it is low mileage. I took the Body Control Unit, the engine ECU, the ignition switch with the receiver collar and the Instrument cluster and have just moved them across. An awful job but took less time that I initally thought. Reconnected the battery and then tried to fire it up. Nothing the power is there but the dash board will not light up and no error messages. I then plugged in my code reader however it will not make the connection when the ignition is in position 2 the code reader is switching on and off in a cycling motion. First question is are there any other electronic components that I need to shift over and is there a component that needs to be replaced because of the impact? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 There might be a fuel cut off inertia switch that needs resetting/connecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 or the battery had no charge......DOH!!! Started off the key and died. Tried to restart wouldn't go. Left it a couple of minutes fired and ticked over nicely but now have an abundace of faults that I need to clear starting with the suspension and the gearbox. Suspect I need to change the gearbox ecu's and certainly the suspension one. But none of that matters because I have a running TDV8 which is as sweet as a nut and should have most parts available to sort the problems out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Yep a dead battery would cause problems, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 It still doesn't go into gear so may need to change the gearbox ECU. Thoughts appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Simon_CSK said: It still doesn't go into gear so may need to change the gearbox ECU. Thoughts appreciated. Power to the interlock solenoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 30 minutes ago, landroversforever said: Power to the interlock solenoid? how do I check that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Simon_CSK said: how do I check that? Not sure to be perfectly honest! Just got a D3 shifter on the side and figured that stops you engaging a gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 And the most obvious answer is transmission fluid in the gearbox after the crash. Need to check that and get it changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 On 5/2/2021 at 7:52 PM, Simon_CSK said: It still doesn't go into gear so may need to change the gearbox ECU. Thoughts appreciated. Do you mean you can't select a gear? That could be the interlock, a simple solenoid preventing you from moving the gear lever. Or can you chose a gear, but nothing seems to happen? That could be due to low oil or other mechanical problems. Great to hear you already have it running! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 56 minutes ago, Escape said: Do you mean you can't select a gear? That could be the interlock, a simple solenoid preventing you from moving the gear lever. Or can you chose a gear, but nothing seems to happen? That could be due to low oil or other mechanical problems. Great to hear you already have it running! 🙂 Filip The car was in a front end bump and the oil cooler was caved in. I suspect that there is limited oil in the gearbox and therefore that is my next challenge with it when I get time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Simon_CSK said: Filip The car was in a front end bump and the oil cooler was caved in. I suspect that there is limited oil in the gearbox and therefore that is my next challenge with it when I get time. Ah, is the lever moving into gear then? It won't let you take it out of park without the solenoid activated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 2 hours ago, landroversforever said: Ah, is the lever moving into gear then? It won't let you take it out of park without the solenoid activated. With the engine running I can move the gear lever yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 That fits with your suspected low oil level then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 The engine would have been running with the rads impacted on the viscous coupling. That would have pumped some oil out at least and then with the radiator leaking certainly any oil in the radiator would have bled out. I haven't seen any evidence of any fluids when replacing radiators which gives me more confirmation of my theory. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Should be an easy fix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 12 hours ago, Escape said: Should be an easy fix! Started it 5 minutes ago after filling the coolant this afternoon. Suspension raised to full height and manged to reverse it about 6 inches. Couldn't reverse any further as it is on my trailer and the steering wheel is not fitted so should be able to reassemble the front end i.e. bumper and intercooler scoop before doing the airbags. Making good progress will soon be ready for painting. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 On 5/5/2021 at 7:49 PM, Simon_CSK said: Making good progress will soon be ready for painting. Simon, you are you using for painting? I have the 90 rebuilt on galv chassis and and getting bodywork ready to paint, but have been let down by a painter - who are you using locally? (feel free to PM me rather than post) Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Mean Green said: Simon, you are you using for painting? I have the 90 rebuilt on galv chassis and and getting bodywork ready to paint, but have been let down by a painter - who are you using locally? (feel free to PM me rather than post) Greg PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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