2004 Ford Falcon (BA) — Repair Solution

4.0L BARRA 182 6cyl 24v DOHC VCT MPFI Petrol Auto · Engine Not Cranking · Engine

Ford Falcon (BA) Engine Not Cranking Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Ford
Model: Falcon (BA)
Year: 2004
Engine: 4.0L BARRA 182 6cyl 24v DOHC VCT MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 240,163
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Cranking

Customer Complaint

The vehicle was purchased as a non-runner and the customer requested it to be made operational.

Problem Summary

The vehicle would not crank. The immobiliser symbol was flashing, and the throttle body butterfly was cycling open and closed continuously with the ignition on. Fault code P2105 – Throttle Control Actuator Forced Engine Shutdown was present and would not clear.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeFORBA04111
Vehicle2004 Ford Falcon (BA)
Engine4.0L BARRA 182 6cyl 24v DOHC VCT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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